Other Available Dogs

Koba is a neutered, 8 year old BC mix. He absolutely LOVES people and play time. The toy will get dropped at your feet and this boy is ready for the next throw. Through no fault of Koba, he is having to be rehomed due to his owner's life changing circumstances.

Koba can be particular about the dog company he keeps so it is suggested that he be an only dog. Although Koba is a larger dog, it doesn't keep him from wanting to snuggle and be a lap dog. Medical records can be provided. He is housebroken and signals to go outdoors. His other commands include sit, lay down and stay. Koba is a good watch dog and walks well on a leash.

Contact: brian.pacheco13@outlook.com

Queenie is a lovely Collie mixed girl who loves everyone once she meets them. She loves kids, but her enthusiasm makes her best suited for kids old enough not to be easily "weeble-wobbled!" She wants to learn, wants to do things all the time! Unfortunately we have been broad-sided by my diagnosis of aggressive sarcoma cancer, so have been unable to give this life-loving high energy girl the training and directed energy she deserves. She has a high prey drive and needs to be leashed and supervised around poultry, cats, small dogs, etc. She eats in her crate because she will not share food! She loves to ride in the car, the vet loved her, and she is eagerly waiting for an owner or family with as much love of exercise and activities as she has! Queenie is spayed, heartworm negative, current on heartworm/ intestinal parasite and flea preventative. She is hoping for a home before the major holidays hit or just after- we know how busy that time is! Please contact preferably by text, or will call back, 810-295-4229 Flushing/Flint, Mi area.

Zippy is a 4-5 year old Border Collie mix (some Beagle?). She was a true stray when she was found in 2021. She had obviously been in a home at some point because she knew some tricks and manners, but she also obviously had some trauma and had a hard time with dogs and some people (bearded men were the worst). She has a come a long way in the last 2 years!. At her core she is a complete lovey sweetheart. She is affectionate and funny and takes well to learning new tricks. She is not a huge fetcher, but she loves tug of war and playing with and in water. She is house trained and loves to snuggle. She will steal food, so watch out.

Zippy’s struggle is reactivity with other dogs and sometimes people. It is a 100% fear response but manifests as lunging and barking, which can seem aggressive. With people she will quickly calm down and turn lovey. With other animals it can be a lot more work. With work she has been acclimated to another in-home dog and has made a cat friend and some dogs friends at another house. She can do it. But she is a lot of work to take on a walk where she might encounter new dogs. You have to be proactive and in front of any interaction. She will match any aggression and needs to be shielded from another aggressive acting dog.

I think her ideal home would be with people who love her (obviously), can be alpha with her and can give her lots of time running around outside. A fenced yard is a must and even better if it is stockade fence to cut off her sight lines of other dogs. She has come a long way in her interactions, but has a ways to go. Patient, loving desensitization training will continue to pay off. Holding and stroking her when she first sees a new dog is the best thing. She had a strong bolting instinct early on and is an escape artist, hence the name. She always came back and pretty quickly learned that home was safe and the bolting behavior waned.

It is heartbreaking but necessary for me to find her a new loving home. She needs more work and attention than I can give her.

Please contact jim.langeland@kzoo.edu for more information.