Available for Adoption - Raoul (MI, USA) - English Setter Dog for Adoption in Chelsea, Michigan

Socialization: Raoul is extremely friendly and loves people and dogs. He is highly interested in our cat, but our cat is very dog savvy, and will just lay there. Raoul may not be as good with other cats that run from dogs.

Training: Raoul has been learning commands. We practice sit every day, but he still doesn't quite have the hang of it. He has been excellent in our home and he sleeps in a dog bed in our room at night with no crate. We do crate him when we leave the house, but he's never been alone for more than three hours. He does not chew anything except toys in the house. He's very very curious and sometimes likes to jump up and put his two front paws on the counter while I'm cooking. We are working on down.

Activity requirements: Raoul will need daily exercise. I take him on 3- 4 mile walks and we've also been to the dog park several times where he loves to run, hunt bugs and birds. He loves to play and wrestle with his setter foster siblings too but settles down nicely in the house.

Fence requirements: Raoul would do best in a home with a fenced yard. Walks alone would not satisfy his energy level. Raul has had some experience on an electric fence here but will need more training. Homes without a fenced yard will not be considered for adopting Raoul.

Personality: Raoul is a happy, affectionate boy. His tail is always wagging. He loves to be near his people and will often walk with me from room to room. He also does not like if I go up to the bedroom without him and he will stand at the bottom of the stairs (gated during day) and bark. He will often come up and put his head in my lap for neck scratches. He is playful with toys and his foster siblings. When outside, he typically likes to do his own thing. He walks fairly well on a leash and harness without too much pulling. He does have a high prey drive and will stop to stare at birds and squirrels, etc..

Health history: Raoul is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations and on monthly heartworm prevention. His next leishmaniasis test will be due in July, 2026.

This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.

Foster comments: Raoul is a handsome, happy boy! His tail is always wagging and he is very friendly and confident. He is currently fostered with two English setters, two Maltese, and one cat. He completely ignores the little dogs, plays with the setters and curiously sniffs the cat. Because of his size and the fact that he sometimes likes to jump up, he would do best in a home with older children 7+yrs. Although he has not been around any children here, I feel confident he would be just as loving. I often work from home and he keeps me company in my office sleeping happily next to my desk.

Foster location: Kalamazoo, MI

Transport note: We are able to arrange volunteer transport to get dogs from their foster home to their adopter as long as the adopter and the foster are within a 1,000 mile radius of each other and the adopter is located in the USA. If the adopter is more than 1,000 miles from the foster home, adoption would only be possible if the adopter is willing to drive the distance beyond the 1,000-mile transport limit. Long distance adoptions may also be possible if the adopter is willing to pay for a flight for getting their dog from the foster home to their location if the foster feels this is an appropriate arrangement for the specific dog. Canadian adopters would have to drive into the USA to pick up their dog, as we do not transport outside of the USA.

The English Setter is a graceful and elegant hunting dog known for its distinctive feathered coat, which comes in various color combinations such as orange, blue, or lemon belton. These dogs are friendly, affectionate, and sociable, making them excellent family pets. English Setters are energetic and require regular exercise to be happy and healthy. With their keen sense of smell and natural hunting instincts, they excel in fieldwork and dog sports thanks to their enthusiastic nature and quick intelligence.