The status of Franklin - located in Florida was
last posted on 02/21/26 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Male Dog, Belgian Shepherd Malinois
Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed
Description:
MEET FRANKLIN – ALL DIAMOND. NO ROUGH EDGES. North Florida Belgian Malinois / GSD Mix | Neutered Male | ~4.5 years oldFranklin is not a diamond in the rough — he is all diamond.What you see is what you get: love, loyalty, and a dog who adores people.Franklin spent nearly a year in a North Florida shelter before an incredible elderly couple gave him the chance he deserved. He has thrived in their home and is deeply loved, but due to medical limitations, they can no longer meet his needs. Now we are searching for a foster or adopter who can give this special boy the life he’s ready for. WHY FRANKLIN IS SO SPECIAL: LOVES people — all people Great with children (best with older, dog-savvy kids due to jumping) Exceptionally affectionate — leans in, seeks touch, lives for pets Healthy, neutered, and fully vaccinated Food-motivated and eager to learn TRAINING & TEMPERAMENT: Basic obedience (sit, down, short stay) Friendly, social, and confident Not toy-obsessed — his favorite thing is being with his people Needs continued work on leash manners and polite greetings DOG FRIENDLY:Franklin is reported to do well in doggie daycare and has shown friendly, appropriate interest in dogs of various sizes and genders. Careful introductions recommended. He would likely enjoy a canine sibling. IMPORTANT NOTES (HONESTY MATTERS): Crate anxiety — does best with someone home much of the day Needs structure, consistency, and companionship Not recommended for homes with livestock Cats unknown IDEAL HOME:A foster or adopter who can offer: Daily exercise & mental enrichment Positive, consistent training Plenty of affection and companionship A true family spot — not just a place to stay WHY FRANKLIN?Because he doesn’t need fixing.Because he doesn’t need polishing.Because he is already the whole gem — loyal, loving, and ready to belong.***********************************************************************If you are interested in adopting this pet, please complete an application at this link: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and a one-year subscription. MAD dogs are not permitted to be trained in bitework. They are welcome to participate in and be trained for any activity other than bite.MAD dogs that are intact at the time of adoption will be required to be spayed/neutered within 60 days of adoption. For puppies, sterilization must occur by 6 months of age. Vasectomies and tubal ligation are accepted forms of sterilization in lieu of a traditional spay/neuter surgery.***********************************************************************MAD is an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our mailing address is in Michigan, however, our dogs are in private foster homes across the continental US. The state location of each dog is posted with the name of the pet in the title description. We do not disclose exact location of the dogs for the safety of our foster homes and the dogs. If you are located within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick up the pet. For greater distances, MAD does offer transport assistance for up to 350 miles for the adopter, however transport is primarily on the responsibility of the adopter. The basic information that we have available is in this posting, but updates are often first posted on the MAD Rescue Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Approved applicants who are being considered as a match will speak to the adoption counselor and foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dogs.If you have general questions about this pet, please contact us at [email protected]. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377 and leave a message.Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located on our website MAD Rescue Inc
