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My name is Maverick!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 5 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22058531

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

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FOSTER, FOSTER-TO-ADOPT, or ADOPTER NEEDED FOR MAVERICK


This handsome guy is Maverick! His name is strong and regal, and it is very fitting for this amazing German Shepherd. He may be full GSD, and looks to be, but since we don't know, we are calling him a mix. This approx. 3-year-old, 58-lb. boy is always alert and knows your every move. He is a protector of his family. His beautiful brown eyes give looks of adoration at times and a gentleness that submits to petting and loving. His eyes and ears show the intensity for his devotion to carrying out his purpose in guarding and loving his forever family. He is very intelligent, as we have seen Maverick adapt to his foster home quickly.
Maverick loves to cuddle and lay beside you on the sofa or the floor, wherever you are, he will be there. He wants to always be near his family. When you chill, he chills!  sleeps through the night and gently wakes in the morning when his foster parents get up. Maverick does not bother anything in the home. He loves to play ball, but that is best done outdoors, because he gets too excited in the house. Maverick was found as a stray and ended up in the shelter, where he participated in social groups with other dogs, where he did well. He wants to play with other dogs
but his current fosters don't have another dog. Cats are unknown so, due to his size, we will not adopt him to a home with a cat.
Maverick is a joy to walk around the neighborhood and to take on hikes. He doesn’t pull on his leash and is always happy to accompany you. He’s great in the car as well. We have not observed him around children, but he has walked in busy areas and hasn't reacted to anyone. He is so affectionate that sometimes he’ll lay his head on your lap or yelp to get your attention. He likes to play with interactive toys inside and would definitely like to play ball outside in a fenced yard.

True to the GSD breed, Maverick is a guard dog and will bark to protect his family when strangers come to the door or enter the home. He is currently undergoing training to better equip him to handle these situations. 


We are requiring an adopter with GSD or similar experience. He is currently in a foster home but we are looking for an active foster or adopter for him with a secure minimum 6ft. fenced yard. Maverick can't wait to find his forever, active family. If you live in the Central Florida/Orlando area and believe you have the perfect home for Maverick, complete an
app and tell us more about your family.



December 23, 2025, 11:01 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22058531
Contact
Angie Payne
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 4321, Sanford, FL 32772
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Go to our website, lilrascalsrescue.org, and find a dog that you are interested in and submit the application.

2.

Approve Application

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Seniors 10+: $100
Adults 1-9: $250
Puppies up to 1yr: $300

Go meet their pets

Because our pets are housed in foster homes, we schedule meet and greets once an application is approved.

More about this rescue

We are a small 501(c)3 dog rescue. We take owner surrenders and we pull from local shelters. We, like so many others, are just trying to make a difference.

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