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Vella - Located in FL - Belgian Shepherd Malinois Dog For Adoption

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Imlay City, MI, USA

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Vella - Located in FL
Breed
Mutt
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
Imlay City, MI, 48444, USA

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Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Imlay City, MI, USA

Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois. Hi. I’m Vella. Full-time sweetheart, part-time security system, and 24/7 head of neighborhood surveillance. Let’s start with the basics: I am

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very loving. Like… aggressively affectionate. I will be your shadow, your emotional support system, and your personal space negotiator (spoiler: I win). People say I’m a sweetheart, and I would agree. I am kind, social, and get along beautifully with other dogs. Big, small, weird, socially questionable—I accept them all. Kids? Met them. Approved. Adults? Also fine. I’m an equal opportunity lover. Cats? Unknown. Mysterious. A chapter yet to be written. Now—let’s talk about my side hustle. Security. Who needs a Ring camera when you have me? If a bird flies over the property? I noticed. A leaf moves in a suspicious manner? Already reported. A person exists within a half-mile radius? I have concerns. I am not saying I’m paranoid… I’m just thorough. You will never again wonder, “what was that noise?” because I will have already filed a full report, issued a statement, and possibly alerted the authorities (you). Now, balance is important, because while I am clearly the protector of this household… I am also a fetch enthusiast. And when I say fetch, I mean anything. Ball? Yes. Stick? Obviously. Random object you didn’t even realize was throwable? Congratulations, it is now part of the game. This is not a casual hobby. This is a lifestyle. A calling. A passion project. You throw it, I bring it back. Over and over and over again until one of us collapses, and it will not be me. Energy level? High. Athleticism? Impressive. And the best part? I’m very smart. I learn commands quickly—like, suspiciously quickly. You show me once and I’m already connecting dots. I enjoy training, I like having a job, and I understand expectations… I just also have strong opinions about birds. Crate? Perfect. I sleep in my crate all night like a respectful, well-adjusted adult. No complaints. No redecorating. Just vibes. So yes—I am loving, social, smart, athletic, and lightly convinced that I alone am responsible for the safety of the property. In conclusion: I am a sweet, loyal, high-energy girl who will love you deeply, learn quickly, play with you endlessly, and make sure absolutely nothing goes unnoticed in your environment. Adopt me if you’re ready for a best friend, a workout partner, and a built-in security system with very strong opinions about birds. I’ll bring the love. And the alerts. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six month subscription. If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link petstablished/adoption_form/24689/generic. *********************************************************************** We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each our our dogs is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, .facebook/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc. If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog. If you have questions about this pet please contact us at infoMADrescueinc. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc.
Location
Imlay City, Michigan, 48444
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1678679
Date Listed
04/29/2026
Date Expires
07/28/2026

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