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My name is America (Fee Sponsored)!

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Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $0

This helps The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
8 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Meet America!

America is a handsome 8-month-old shepherd mix with a gentle soul and a heart as big as his paws. Now nearly 40 pounds and likely close to his adult size, he’s past the fragile puppy phase but still very much a growing boy with so much potential.

America is a sweet, sensitive pup who will be a bit nervous at first in new environments. He thrives best with a slow, quiet decompression period and a family willing to let him settle in at his own pace. When rushed, he can feel overwhelmed — but with patience, structure, and reassurance, he truly shines.

Once he feels safe, America is affectionate, playful, and incredibly lovable. He has no issues with the men in his foster home, has done wonderfully during vet visits, and warms up beautifully when given the time and support he needs. He gets along well with other dogs and cats and could do well in a home with respectful children who understand giving him space as he adjusts. He would do fine as the only dog with the right support to build his confidence on his own, though he does love his kitty siblings, so having some company in the home could be beneficial for him.

America is great off leash but is still building confidence on leash, so a home committed to continued confidence-building training will help him succeed. He loves to explore, learn, and connect — he just needs someone willing to meet him where he is.

If you’re looking for a medium-sized pup who will reward patience with deep loyalty and love, America may be your perfect match.

Apply below to adopt:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
York, ME 03909

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Home Check

Reference Checks and a Virtual Tour Home Visit

3.

Approve Application

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees are $575. The adoption fee covers our dogs being up to date on all age appropriate vaccinations, monthly preventatives, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Senior adoption fees are $400. Fees are sometimes adjusted depending on the dogs length of stay.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

It is important to know that we are not a shelter and we do not have a physical location. Our rescue is based out of foster homes throughout New England. Please complete an application to get approved and matched to meet one of our pets!

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog

More about this rescue

The Grateful Dog Rescue is an all breed animal rescue group that saves dogs from high kill shelters in the rural south. We rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home our dogs through a careful adoption process to ensure a lifelong happy and structured foundation for our Grateful Dogs.

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