Dogs for Adoption in Ingham County, MI: 6 Dogs Looking for a Home
6 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 2 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of the middle of Ingham County. Here are all 6, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Ingham County, 1 young dog. The breeds you'll see most are Hound, Cocker Spaniel and Beagle, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Champ
Meet Champ!
Looking for a happy, affectionate, textbook beagle? Meet Champ! At just 1.5 years old, this sweet boy is an absolute love bug with zero behavioral issues. He has never met a stranger and immediately treats everyone like his lifelong best friend.
Why You’ll Fall in Love With Him:
• The Ultimate Snuggler: He loves his people deeply and prefers cuddling up with his humans at night over his crate. He is the ultimate TV-watching buddy and will happily sit right next to you on the couch!
• Kid & Dog Friendly: He is good with children and completely loves playing with his rescue beagle foster siblings
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• Smart & Learning Fast: He is eager to please and currently mastering his house-training routine with flying colors!
• Classic Hound Spirit: Champ is strong, fast, and has a wonderful nose for adventure. He needs a secure, fenced-in yard and on-leash walks so he doesn't follow a scent away from home.
Champ is looking for an active, loving family to keep him safe and shower him with the companionship he craves. His forever family is going to be incredibly lucky to have him!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
2. Squid
MEET SQUID!
This handsome boy is ready to find his forever family! ❤️
Squid is estimated to be around 6 months old and is already weighing in at 42 pounds. He’s a mixed-breed sweetheart with lots of love to give!
Here’s a little about Squid:
Lives with dogs and cats in his foster home
❤️ Loves being with his people
Crate trained
Very food motivated (which makes training fun!)
Loves spending time outside
Working on his leash skills
Loves to play but also settles down nicely
Squid is already neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and on preventative. He’s ready to find his family!
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Squid and his two siblings were originally found eating garbage before making their way into rescue. Thankfully, all three got a second chance. His siblings have already found their forever homes, and now it’s Squid’s turn!
This sweet boy has so much life ahead of him. Could you be the one to show him what having a forever family feels like? ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
3. Oscar
Meet Oscar, a sweet 10-month-old Cocker Spaniel who was found as a stray and rescued from an local Animal Shelter. He’s up to date on all vaccinations, preventatives, and has completed all blood work. Oscar is playful, loving, and great with other animals. He would do well in a home with or without children, and he’s already housebroken, which is a big plus. He still needs training because he tends to dart out the front door, so a secure fenced backyard is important for him. Oscar has minor allergies and benefits from 2-3 allergy pills twice a day. He’s a happy, energetic pup eager for love, guidance, and the chance to enjoy a safe, happy life.If you think Oscar might be the right fit for your family, we’d love for you to apply and help him find his forever home.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Mable
Meet Mabel!
Mabel is a 5-month-old sweetheart with the perfect mix of puppy energy and cuddle bug charm. If you're looking for a best friend who believes personal space is optional, Mabel is your girl! She loves to snuggle, be close to her people, and soak up all the love she can get.
Like any puppy, Mabel is full of playful energy and absolutely loves her toys. She's food motivated, which makes training fun, and she's already crate trained. She's also making great progress with potty training and just needs a family committed to helping her continue learning.
Mabel would thrive in a home with another playful dog who can match her energy and help build her confidence.
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She's great with kids and has a gentle, sweet personality that makes her a wonderful family companion.
If you're ready for endless cuddles, puppy kisses, and a loyal little shadow who will steal your heart (and probably your spot on the couch), Mabel is ready to meet you!
5. Winston
Meet Winston
A 1.5 year old sweet agent of chaos who needs some work but is worth the effort! We believe him to be half coonhound and half lab.
Winston is…
High Energy
Crate & Potty Trained
Kid Friendly
Dog friendly (AFTER a slow intro)
His biggest areas of opportunity are impulse control, learning to embrace moments of calm even when exciting things are happening, and greeting other dogs, especially while on leash.
While he lives with a cat now he does want to chase him. He doesn’t seem to want to hurt him but is still working on “leave it” so he’d do best in home with no cats at this time.
Read more about Winston
Winston loves all people and is sweet as pie, but he needs a home with another playful dog and/or acreage to run. His recall is decent and he’ll run a property and come back when called, as long as he’s not mid small critter chase (he is part coonhound after all!).
If you’re in a place to take on a project with a whole lot of love and play to give, Winston may be the dog for you!!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
6. Mack
Meet Mack
Mack is a 2-year-old Bluetick Coonhound looking for his forever home. Despite not having the most stable start to life and being bounced around between a couple of homes, Mack hasn’t let it dim his spirit. He’s a sweet, affectionate boy just waiting for the right person to give him the love and stability he deserves.
Mack is great with other dogs and is currently living with 3 other coonhounds in his foster home. He does need a home without children, and he would do best with someone who understands hounds and is willing to give him patience, consistency, and time to settle in.
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This handsome guy LOVES going for walks and will absolutely let you know when he spots deer or other critters He’s proud of his beautiful hound voice, so a house would likely be a better fit for him than an apartment.
Mack is crate trained and likes sleeping in his crate with his blanket. He’s also a big fan of attention — he’ll lean right into you for pets or flop over for belly rubs whenever he gets the chance.
Mack may have a few quirks that make him a little harder to place, but underneath it all he’s a loving, loyal dog who simply needs his special person. If you’re hound-savvy and looking for a companion with lots of personality and love to give, Mack could be your perfect match ❤️
- Good with dogs
Rescues and shelters near Ingham County
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of the middle of Ingham County.
- House Of Hounds RescueClinton , Mi · 5 dogs
How to adopt from House Of Hounds Rescue
We take applications, do vet checks and home visits to approve adopters. Fee are usually $265 for adult dog, $300 for puppy, $50 spay neuter deposit if applicable. Kittens $100, cats $75, $25 spay neuter deposit if applicable.
- Cocker Nation Rescue of MichiganSouth lyon, MI · 1 dog
How to adopt from Cocker Nation Rescue of Michigan
The first step in adopting one of our rescue dogs is to fill out our online application. Once we receive the application, we will do a vet reference check. Once that is approved, we will contact the potential applicant to set up a home visit. Once the home visit is completed, we set up a meet and greet. If we feel the potential adopter is the best fit for the dog, and vice versa, the adoption will take place.
Cities and towns in Ingham County
Adopting a dog in Ingham County
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Questions about adopting a dog in Ingham County
How many dogs are up for adoption in Ingham County?
As of November 4, 2026, 6 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Ingham County, Michigan, by 2 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Ingham County?
The rescues with the most dogs near Ingham County right now are House Of Hounds Rescue (Clinton , Mi) and Cocker Nation Rescue of Michigan (South lyon, MI). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Ingham County?
Not right now. Rescues within 50 miles of the middle of Ingham County have no puppies listed today, but new dogs arrive every day, so check back soon.
How do I adopt a dog in Ingham County?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.