Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
2 years 1 month old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
80 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Bruce was born on July 24, 2023 and was rescued from an abusive situation. He is about 80 pounds. He is smart as a whip and does figure out jumping fences. He also prefers to be outside full time but likes to follow his people all over in and out. He does has manners and will need training. He doesn’t care about cats. He isn’t good with livestock especially things like rabbits and chickens that is when the border collie comes out of him. He loves kids too. He likes all the attention and pushes his brother out of the way sometimes.
If you’re interested in meeting Bruce, please complete an adoption application. Approved applicants can contact our Adoption Coordinator, Emily, at emily@mainedogrescue.org.
Bruce was born on July 24, 2023 and was rescued from an abusive situation. He is about 80 pounds. He is smart as a whip and does figure out jumping fences. He also prefers to be outside full time but likes to follow his people all over in and out. He does has manners and will need training. He doesn’t care about cats. He isn’t good with livestock especially things like rabbits and chickens that is when the border collie comes out of him. He loves kids too. He likes all the attention and pushes his brother out of the way sometimes.
If you’re interested in meeting Bruce, please complete an adoption application. Approved applicants can contact our Adoption Coordinator, Emily, at emily@mainedogrescue.org.
Our adoption process includes personal references, a vet check, landlord approval (if applicable), and a virtual home visit to ensure our dogs are going into safe, loving environments. We do require that resident pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and on monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention—unless a vet provides a documented medical reason. We match dogs based on best fit, not first come/first serve.
If you’re selected for a meet-and-greet, please be ready to adopt within 48 hours—we can’t hold dogs longer than that since foster homes need to stay open for the next dog in need. Fosters are not expected to travel for meet and greets—any travel is completely up to them. We do not adopt out sibling dogs together, and we reserve the right to deny an application at any time for any reason.
Please fill out the application thoroughly—including vet and landlord info—so we can properly process it. We do not accept deposits or hold dogs. The only time we collect payment is at the time of adoption. Once a dog is adopted, we do not offer refunds.
Ready to Adopt? Here are your next steps:
1 - Please Fill out the Application - a representative will be in touch within 48 hours.
2 - Our reference checkers will be in touch with your vet and personal references.
3 - If you are determined to be the best fit, an email will be sent and the foster will receive your contact information. Please set up a meet and greet within 48 hours.
4 - If all goes well - pay the adoption fee via invoice sent to email - congratulations you are a new dog owner!
The adoption fee covers spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and transport. Puppies under 6 months may still have parasites despite deworming, so we recommend a fecal test after adoption. Dogs over 6 months are tested and negative for Heartworm, Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs up to 7 years old $500
Dogs over 7 years old $400
Some Dogs are part of our Back to the Pack Program - $550
When you adopt through our Back to the Pack program, you’re doing more than giving one dog a home — you’re helping their packmates still waiting to be adopted. The additional $50 adoption fee provides care, comfort, and hope for the dogs still in foster care.
For more information, please reach out to our Adoption Coordinator at emily@mainedogrescue.org
Our adoption process includes personal references, a vet check, landlord approval (if applicable), and a virtual home visit to ensure our dogs are going into safe, loving environments. We do require that resident pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and on monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention—unless a vet provides a documented medical reason. We match dogs based on best fit, not first come/first serve.
If you’re selected for a meet-and-greet, please be ready to adopt within 48 hours—we can’t hold dogs longer than that since foster homes need to stay open for the next dog in need. Fosters are not expected to travel for meet and greets—any travel is completely up to them. We do not adopt out sibling dogs together, and we reserve the right to deny an application at any time for any reason.
Please fill out the application thoroughly—including vet and landlord info—so we can properly process it. We do not accept deposits or hold dogs. The only time we collect payment is at the time of adoption. Once a dog is adopted, we do not offer refunds.
Ready to Adopt? Here are your next steps:
1 - Please Fill out the Application - a representative will be in touch within 48 hours.
2 - Our reference checkers will be in touch with your vet and personal references.
3 - If you are determined to be the best fit, an email will be sent and the foster will receive your contact information. Please set up a meet and greet within 48 hours.
4 - If all goes well - pay the adoption fee via invoice sent to email - congratulations you are a new dog owner!
The adoption fee covers spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and transport. Puppies under 6 months may still have parasites despite deworming, so we recommend a fecal test after adoption. Dogs over 6 months are tested and negative for Heartworm, Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs up to 7 years old $500
Dogs over 7 years old $400
Some Dogs are part of our Back to the Pack Program - $550
When you adopt through our Back to the Pack program, you’re doing more than giving one dog a home — you’re helping their packmates still waiting to be adopted. The additional $50 adoption fee provides care, comfort, and hope for the dogs still in foster care.
For more information, please reach out to our Adoption Coordinator at emily@mainedogrescue.org
Tractor Supply Holden, Maine - 11/8/2025 - Fill The Bowl Drive & Raffle - Meet Bruce & Rubble
Tractor Supply Holden, Maine - 11/8/2025 - Fill The Bowl Drive & Raffle - Meet Bruce & Rubble
More about this rescue
The Maine Dog Rescue is a foster- and volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to saving dogs from high-kill shelters in the South and supporting Maine families making the difficult decision to rehome their pets. Our mission is to provide dogs with a safe, loving environment where they can experience “the way life should be.” As a donation-based organization, we are united by a shared commitment to giving every dog a second chance
The Maine Dog Rescue is a foster- and volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to saving dogs from high-kill shelters in the South and supporting Maine families making the difficult decision to rehome their pets. Our mission is to provide dogs with a safe, loving environment where they can experience “the way life should be.” As a donation-based organization, we are united by a shared commitment to giving every dog a second chance
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