ESRA - Michigan

ESRA - Michigan We are the Michigan region of English Springer Rescue America Inc.; a national 501(c)(3) non-profit

06/05/2026

Foster or foster-to-adopt Louie!

When it rains, it pours! ESRA Michigan is looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home for this stunner, Louie.This gorg...
06/05/2026

When it rains, it pours!

ESRA Michigan is looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home for this stunner, Louie.

This gorgeous 62-pound, 2-year-old boy had a rough start, being starved and possibly abused by his first family. That made him protective around his food.

When he got back to safety, a trainer worked with Louie to make him realize he didn't need to protect his food anymore.

When ESRA was asked to help, we wanted to be sure he wasn't a food guarder. So he's been with a behaviorist, who says he's done wonderfully.

When she removed his food bowl many times, he never guarded, just tried to gobble what he could more quickly before it went away.

But just to be safe, we believe he needs to be in a home without young kids.

He's unneutered and will need to be neutered either in foster or in a foster-to-adopt home.

Our behaviorist says Louie has a ton of energy. We're not sure how he'd do with another dog, but he did meet a dominant female and, after they both grumbled a little, he rolled on his back, then ignored her.

He loves the water! And walking, running on a leash enjoying the woods, pontoon rides, and playing fetch. And he's good on a leash.

Interested in fostering, https://www.springerrescue.org/support/foster-care-program/, or fostering-to-adopt Louie, https://www.springerrescue.org/adoption/? Click on the relevant link.

UPDATE: Our foster is committed to continuing to help ESRA so won't be keeping Caz. HE'S AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! And our...
06/04/2026

UPDATE: Our foster is committed to continuing to help ESRA so won't be keeping Caz. HE'S AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! And our foster says he's a doll!!!!!!!!!

Interested? Apply now: https://www.springerrescue.org/adoption/adoption-application/

Note: Adopting Caz will require a neuter deposit, which will be refunded after you provide proof of neuter when he's more fully grown.

This is your friendly reminder that it's always smart to have your adoption or foster application filled out in advance and to have completed those processes.

That way, you'll be on ESRA's radar when we get an owner relinquishment in like this 11-week-old puppy today!!!

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our foster is a committed foster and loves Caz. but wants to keep volunteering. So CAZ IS AVAILABLE! And he's a delightful boy!

He's with a foster home who may turn out to be his adoptive home. We'll keep you posted.

But this is why, if you're serious about adopting a dog from ESRA, you need to act now, don't wait.

06/02/2026

Interested in fostering or fostering-to-adopt 7-year-old, 40-pound Daelis?

ESRA Michigan is looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home for 7-year-old 40-pound Daelis, who's currently located no...
06/02/2026

ESRA Michigan is looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home for 7-year-old 40-pound Daelis, who's currently located northeast of Grand Rapids.

Daelis has lived with his family since a pup. But with their toddler, he's gotten grabby, swiping at food, which scares the toddler, and knocking the toddler over.

Never a bite, but the parents don't want to have to watch him like a hawk to ensure no problem occurs.

He loves the water and running in his family's huge acreage. He's a total jock, and his favorite things are spending time outside chasing birds and bugs.

He lives with a cat and is fine with it. But "he has trouble with cats that don't respect his space."

Daelis was attacked at a dog park about age 2, so he's wary of other dogs. He lives with a female Springer, and they're fine about 90% of the time.

Occasionally, he lashes out at her. Mom says the other dog actually bullies Daelis a bit.

For those reasons, we believe Daelis should be an only dog and only with older kids, if there are any in the home.

Note: Daelis has tested positive for Lyme but is asymptomatic. We'll need to get that retested and evaluated.

Interested in fostering or fostering-to-adopt Daelis? Please fill out ESRA's foster, https://www.springerrescue.org/support/foster-care-program/, or adoption, https://www.springerrescue.org/adoption/, application

ESRA Michigan has been asked to help out two dogs taken in by ESRA in another state. We're looking for separate foster h...
05/28/2026

ESRA Michigan has been asked to help out two dogs taken in by ESRA in another state. We're looking for separate foster homes or foster-to-adopt homes for these two dogs. If you're interested in either dog, transport can be arranged.

First, meet Moose! He's a 52-pound, 2-year-old nearly all brown boy who started life as a stray in a small town, eventually taken in by Boykin rescue. They placed him in a foster home and then did a DNA test.

Turns out, Moose is 66% Springer and part Chow. Boykin rescue asked for ESRA’s help, and ESRA said yes.

He's energetic and needs exercise, then becomes a champion snuggler. If you want a dog who'll happily follow you from room and keep you company, Moose is your guy.

Moose gets along well with other dogs, including the senior Boykin in his former foster home, and he does well with cats. He was a little possessive of his human mom when it came to the young children in the home, so he needs a home with no children or only older children.

Second, meet Teddy! He's a four-year-old, 33-pound liver and white boy who lived in a home but wasn't vaccinated or neutered by his owners. He escaped his yard and chased after an leashed dog. Teddy fought with the dog, and when the dog’s owner attempted to break up the fight, she was bitten.

Since Teddy wasn't vaccinated, he went into quarantine for 30 days in the shelter. When his quarantine was over, his owners didn't claim him.

Teddy has been in boarding since he came into rescue and is now up to date on vaxes, neutered, and fully vetted. The folks at the kennel find him to be playful and happy.

He runs the fenceline at the kennel barking at other dogs but hasn't tried to battle with them at the fence. He was at the home of an ESRA volunteer, met the volunteer's dogs, and was fine with them. He rides quietly in his kennel in the car and loves treats.

If you haven't already filled out the foster application, it's here: https://www.springerrescue.org/support/foster-care-program/

If you're not already an approved adopter, the application is here: https://www.springerrescue.org/adop.../adoption-application/

05/01/2026

Louie's excellent adventure to his Michigan foster home!

Yet another story of great ESRA teamwork!ESRA Upper Midwest got a request for help with almost-7-year-old Louie. An appr...
05/01/2026

Yet another story of great ESRA teamwork!

ESRA Upper Midwest got a request for help with almost-7-year-old Louie. An approved Michigan adopter agreed to foster him!

So last weekend, at the same time Finn was on his excellent adventure from Wisconsin to Michigan, Louie was on his own two-day excellent adventure from Minnesota to Michigan.

The road trip included an overnight with a generous ESRA foster/transporter, where he got some ball time in before hopping on the road again.

Louie has been in his foster home for about five days and is settling in while we're learning about him and getting him vetted.

Thank you to all who helped tranport this sweet guy!!!

How about another story of great teamwork for a wonderful Springer?ESRA Illinois took in 13-year-old Finn, and ESRA Wisc...
04/26/2026

How about another story of great teamwork for a wonderful Springer?

ESRA Illinois took in 13-year-old Finn, and ESRA Wisconsin found him a foster home. Turns out, Finn didn't become besties with the foster's resident dog.

So an approved ESRA Michigan foster stepped up!

Yesterday, Finn began a two-day journey from Wisconsin to his new foster home, stopping to overnight with great ESRA adopters and transporters in Indiana.

Here are some photos from Finn's excellent adventure! And check out the comments for a video of him during his overnight stay.

Thank you to every one of the transporters, all of whom said Finn was a gem! Welcome to your new foster home, Finn!

04/13/2026

Six-year-old Charles needs a foster home!

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