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Puppies and dogs in Maine

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Maine. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Max

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, Adult

Kittery transport, ME

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Max!&#226&#128&#168Max is a sweet and silly 2-year-old Husky mix who is ready to cruise right into your heart. His absolute favorite hobby is car rides — if he could go for a spin every day, he’d be the happiest boy in the world!Max is incredibly friendly and loves being around his people. He’s the perfect patio buddy in the summer and an expert couch warmer in the winter. No matter the season, he’s always ready to be right by your side.He does well with other dogs (and other sofa buddies!) and would fit wonderfully into a home looking for a loving, social companion.If you’re searching for a loyal friend who’s always up for an adventure — or a snuggle — Max is your guy.Thank you for checking out our wonderful orphans. If you would like to find out more please email or call Diane at...diane@ulpr.org or 870-577-3744. Please email us at diane@ulpr.org and request an application.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 10, 2025, 12:54 am

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MARSHMALLOW

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Female 2 mos

Dover, ME

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Transport is an additional $185

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Buttercup

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 2 yrs

Augusta, ME

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Buttercup is a stunning, soft-souled poodle who is looking for a calm and patient home where she can truly blossom. She came into our care with her sister Peanut, and while the girls do not need to be adopted together, Buttercup requires another dog in the home. A confident, friendly resident dog helps her feel secure, shows her the routine, and gives her the courage she needs to trust new people. Buttercup is shy at first and will need time and understanding during her adjustment period. But once she knows she’s safe, her gentle personality starts to shine—she becomes affectionate, loving, and devoted. She is housebroken, highly intelligent, and quietly observant. She watches her surroundings carefully and learns quickly by following the lead of other dogs. She has not been around children, so a home with adults or older, dog-savvy teens would be best. What Buttercup truly needs is a calm environment, structure, and someone who appreciates the magic of watching a shy dog build confidence at her own pace. Once she settles in, Buttercup becomes a sweet shadow, offering soft kisses, cozy cuddles, and deep loyalty. She is the kind of dog who forms a strong, meaningful bond with her person. ✨ Every adoption with The Maine Dog Rescue includes: • A free body language class with Sara Sokol at Mr. Dog Training • 10% off your first training package • Lifetime support from our rescue team If you have a peaceful home and a friendly resident dog who can help guide her, Buttercup could be the perfect addition to your family.

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Peanut

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 2 yrs

Augusta, ME

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Peanut is the more outgoing of our gorgeous poodle sisters, and she absolutely shines once she knows she’s safe. She’s confident, social, curious, and loves having a stable canine friend to show her the ropes. Peanut warms up quickly and is happiest when she has another dog in the home—this is a requirement for her adoption, as she relies on a canine companion for confidence and emotional support. She is housebroken, highly intelligent, and settles beautifully in the home. Peanut enjoys exploring, bonding with her people, and curling up for snuggles once her day is done. She hasn’t been around children, but older, dog-savvy kids may be fine with proper introductions. Peanut is loyal, affectionate, and full of personality. Once she bonds with you, she becomes your little shadow, offering kisses, cuddles, and endless love. She will thrive in a home with structure, routine, and continued positive training—she’s a quick learner and eager to please. ✨ Every adoption with The Maine Dog Rescue includes: • A free body language class with Sara Sokol at Mr. Dog Training • 10% off your first training package • Lifetime support from our rescue team If you have a loving home with another friendly, balanced dog and you’re ready to welcome a sweet, intelligent, devoted girl into your life, Peanut may be your perfect match.

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Cody

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs

Lewiston, ME

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Meet Cody!Cody is an older, distinguished gentleman searching for a quiet, loving home where he can truly settle in and shine. With his calm presence and gentle demeanor, he’s the kind of companion who appreciates peaceful days, soft places to rest, and a person who enjoys the quieter side of life.Since arriving with us, Cody has shown himself to be a polite and steady soul. He can come across as a bit nervous at first, but with time, patience, and a predictable routine, he begins to relax and show his sweet, thoughtful personality. Once he finds his footing, he’s a wonderfully comforting presence—content just to be near his people.We do not know Cody’s history with kids, cats, or other dogs, so any introductions will need to be slow, structured, and well planned to help set him up for success.If you’re looking for a calm, loyal companion to share peaceful days and quiet moments with, Cody may be the perfect match. He’s ready to start his next chapter with someone who will give him the gentle, steady love he deserves.

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Zeus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs

Portland, ME

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

IDGSR Welcomes ZEUS into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Happy Paw-ladays! My name is Zeus and I'm the bestest 2yr old German Shepherd you'll ever meet. I am located near Memphis, TN and will be available for transport. Quick Facts Age: 2yrs old Kids: will do fine with kids over 10+ Dogs: good with other large dogs Cats: CAT FRIENDLY Training: obedience refresher 1. If the perfect German Shepherd were to exit, it would be me! Not trying to toot my own horn, or tail, but my foster mom says I'm the most perfect boy. If she were to foster fail, it would be with me! 2. I am the sweetest, most mellow, well behaved gentleman this side of the North Pole. I have excellent leash manners, I already know several commands, & I'm doing great at house & crate training. 3. I would love to have my very own family at Christmas, that is my biggest wish. I'd love to have a mom or a dad who would love me, give me tummy rubs, buy me treats and toys, tell me I'm the bestest boy, and give me the life I deserve. 4. I get along great with other mellow doggos and I'm cat friendly! There are several cats at my foster home and they think I'm pretty cool. 5. If you are looking for a loving, friendly, smart, mellow, curious, & basically perfect new companion - I'm your guy! **SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY! If you are not 100% ready to adopt, please wait** ************** ***IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION*** -ALL dogs are fostered in TENNESSEE unless otherwise noted -We do transport dogs to the east coast; a transport fee will apply -All dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations, heart-worm testing, monthly preventatives, & are spayed or neutered -Puppies under 6-months of age will require a SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, a portion of the adoption fee will be refunded upon documentation of the spay/neuter -An application must be submitted before scheduling an appointment to meet a dog -Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -Due to the high volume of emails we receive, first priority will be given to those with submitted applications -All rescue work is done by dedicated volunteers, please be respectful of their time -Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our wonderful dogs! Adoption Application: https://www.idgsr.org/apply-to-adopt NOTE: Please remain on the application page until you receive notice your application has gone through. Thank you for considering adopting this wonderful dog! Donations help us care for all of the dogs in our program. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be made here: https://www.idgsr.org/support-us

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Shelters & rescues in Maine

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Maine. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Lucky Pup Rescue

kennebunkport, ME 04046

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Saving Carolina Dogs Rescue & Adoption Network-Maine Chapter

Saco, ME 04072

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Animal Welfare Society

46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Paws From Afar

Kennebunk, ME 04043

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Rock City Rescue - ME chapter

Scarborough, ME 04074

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Animal Rescue Foundation ME

Scarborough, ME 04074

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Friends Fur Life North East

Alfred, ME 04002

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Almost Home Rescue of New England

South Portland, ME 04106

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Odd Dog ~NORTH

1053 N. Berwick Road, Wells, ME 04090

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Mainely Dog Rescue

229 Bear Hill Road, Hollis, ME 04042

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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