INDIE (FKA DUCHESS) - LOCATED IN ILLINOIS - DUTCH SHEPHERD / BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Dutch Shepherd / Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed. Indie (originally known as Duchess) is in need of an immediate foster or adopter through no fault of her own. Originally adopted from MAD as a young pup, she is now 6 years old and back in rescue after her loving owners faced health challenges. She's come a long way from the scared and undersocialized dog we first met. She’s ready for adoption for the right home, but her urgent need is a foster home, where she can decompress, adjust to life in a new place and become part of a new pack. Indie is shy with new people and takes time to warm up around them due to her early life, but as long as you let her settle in at her pace, she warms up, especially with treats. The one exception? The vet. Indie is not a fan of being manhandled by strangers. She is perfectly comfortable wearing a muzzle and needs a handler who knows how to manage vet visits safely. Indie loves to play ball, fetch, show off stuffies, and soak up time with her humans. She’s very goofy and affectionate, and really loves to bond with play. She is a nondominant dog who does well with other large dogs with proper intros. This girl is smart and food-motivated — a perfect partner for someone who wants to continue training or needs a running buddy. Her basic obedience is solid. Indie thrives with bond-based leadership that builds her confidence. She currently walks well in a harness and is comfortable using a properly fitted prong collar if needed. A home that understands working breeds or has experience with fearful dogs will be the best fit. Fun, affectionate, and playful Dog-social with large dogs Needs slow and structured intros to new people/animals/environments Crate-trained and settles well crated when home alone High prey drive — fence required No cats, small dogs, or young kids 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 of 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 650 miles (325 rescue/325 adopter). Additional miles will need to be covered by the adopter. The information that we have available is in this posting. If you would like to discuss this animal further please fill out this application. Applicants that have completed the application screening process and being considered as a match may speak to the foster home to gain more information about the 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.

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

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