Meet Maeve located in Illinois.

Imlay City, MI · Adult · Belgian Shepherd Malinois

Listed since Sep 25, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 25, 2026

In the shelter’s words

They moved out. They left her behind. Maeve stayed.Meet Maeve, a 2.5-year-old Malinois who was abandoned when her family moved away and left her alone in the house.We can’t change what happened to her.But we can change what happens next.Because despite being failed by the people who were supposed to care for her, Maeve is still incredibly sweet. She is hungry for affection — and yes, we mean that literally and emotionally. She wants to be loved. She wants connection. She wants someone who will finally make her feel safe.Maeve isn't a finished product. She is going to need someone willing to put in the work. She'll need training, structure, consistency, patience, and a whole lot of love.And in return? You get the opportunity to watch a dog who has been through a lot finally realize that her life can be good. Maeve needs someone who will help her bloom.She is NOT a match for cats, small dogs, or children, so her ideal home will be an adult-only home where she can have the time, attention, and guidance she deserves.Maeve doesn't need someone to feel sorry for her.She needs someone to show her that the rest of her life can look completely different from the beginning.Someone who will say:"You were left once. I won't leave you." Illinois Seeking a foster OR adopterMaeve's first family walked away from her.We're looking for the person who will walk toward her. Who is ready to give Maeve her second chance?#MADRescue #MADMalinois #MalinoisRescue #BelgianMalinois #RescueMalinois #AdoptDontShop #FosterARescue #MalinoisOfInstagram #SecondChanceDog #RescueDog #IllinoisRescue #madlovemaeve All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and 6 month subscription. If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. ***********************************************************************We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each dog is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.If you have questions about this pet please contact us at info@MADrescueinc.org. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.

RescueGroups record ID: 22804460

What this home needs

• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.