Puppies Available for Adoption
Canines for Change trains service and facility dogs. We have a responsible breeding program to support our service and facility dog training work. Not all puppies are suited to become working dogs, and when that happens, we place them in approved homes as companions and pets only. They are not eligible for service, facility, breeding, or other working roles.
Adoption Fee
Our adoption fee helps ensure that our puppies are going to committed, responsible homes while directly supporting the vital programs that make our work possible. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, 100% of the proceeds go directly back into our programs.
Adoption Costs:
$2,000 adoption fee
$500 non-refundable deposit (required once you have been matched with a puppy)
Your adoption fee supports: medical care, behavioral training, placement of service and facility dogs, and community outreach
Each puppy comes with:
Age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, vet exam
Microchip info
Early socialization
Complimentary 5-week obedience class with our trainer once your puppy has received his/her rabies vaccine
Puppy Placement Policy
Puppies will be placed with buyers in the order in which completed applications are received. A designated Puppy Pick Day will be scheduled once the litter is of appropriate age. Buyers will select their puppy in the order of application receipt. This process ensures fairness and consistency in placement.
Current Adoptable Puppies
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Yellow (Female)
Breed: Goldendoodle (majority Poodle)
DOB: July 25
Pickup Date: September 19
Coat: Black -
Blue (Male)
Breed: Goldendoodle (majority Poodle)
DOB: July 25
Pickup Date: September 19
Coat: Black/White Parti -
Red (Male)
Breed: Goldendoodle (majority Poodle)
DOB: July 25
Pickup Date: September 19
Coat: Black Abstract
FAQs
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No. Dogs purchased as pets will not be certified by Canines for Change as a service or facility dog. Dogs purchased as pets are the financial and legal responsibility of the buyer.
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Some puppies simply prefer a pet lifestyle. If they aren’t suited for service or facility work, we place them as loving companions where they can thrive.
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No. We do not ship puppies under any circumstances. All placements require in-person pickup in Dimondale, Michigan.
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Each puppy receives age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, a vet exam, and a microchip before leaving our care. Health records are provided at pickup.
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It is understood at the time of sale that the puppy is not to be used for breeding. It is a representation of its breed and is structurally and temperamentally suited for a companion.
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No. Deposits are non-refundable but are applied to the final purchase price.
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Please confirm with us directly, but typical methods include cash, check, or Venmo at pickup.
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We have litters periodically throughout the year as part of our breeding program. Not every litter will have adoptable puppies, but when they do, we post them here and notify our waitlist.
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Yes. If all current puppies are reserved, you can join our waitlist using the form above. You’ll be notified first about new litters, but placement is first come, based on approved applications—not guaranteed first pick.
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When a new litter comes into the kennel, we notify everyone on the waitlist. Within a few weeks we’ll know if any puppies from that litter will be available for adoption. Families on the list can then confirm interest and apply. Puppies are generally ready for pickup around 8 weeks old.