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Puppies and dogs in South Portland, Maine

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in South Portland, Maine. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Cassie - so SWEET's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassie - so SWEET

Boxer German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Momma Cass (affectionately known as Cassie), This beautiful girl isn't 'California Dreamin', she is dreaming of her FOREVER FAMILY, no matter where they live. Momma Cass is a wonderful girl: house trained, crate trained, walks well on the leash, very social and outgoing and full of love. She is about 2 years old, 50(ish) lbs. She appears to be a /boxer/shepherd/black mouth cur?? mix..All that adds up to PURE BREED LOVE If you would like to adopt Cassie (Momma Cass), please email me at cox_ann@bellsouth.net
We'll also keep you updated on Jessica Tandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Jessica Tandy

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Female, Puppy
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jessica Tandy is a sweet, typical puppy (10-11 month old and about 50 lbs) full of love and life. She gets along great with other dogs and is social when meeting people. She is smart and eager to learn. She will need a securely fenced yard and plenty of exercise If you are interested in adopting Jessica, please email me at cox_ann@bellsouth.net
We'll also keep you updated on Paul Newman - HUNK's adoption status with email updates.
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Paul Newman - HUNK

Golden Retriever

Male, Puppy
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Paul Newman! This little heartthrob is as sweet as he is adorable. Paul Newman is ready for the good life; a loving home with a family to call his own. Can you believe someone dumped this little fellow, along with his two brothers way out in the country, thrown out like trash. Luckily, the brothers found their way to the home of a Good Samaritan who reached out to us asking if we rescue the pus...of course we said YES. Paul Newman is ready for his FOREVER HOME. Is that you? If you are interested, please contact us by email at cox_ann@bellsouth.net
We'll also keep you updated on Mojo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mojo

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mojo was found as a stray and we made every effort to find his owners but to no avail. He is an Aussie mix and of course with the breed comes high activity. I will say that he loves his down time though! He is NOT an apartment dog. He needs a good sized fenced yard. He is not great in a crowd of dogs but will do well with a sister or brother to play with. He hasn't been tested with cats so we don't know about that. The vet believes his age to be about 6 years. He's neutered, vaccinated, crate trained and heart worm negative. He is more than ready for his forever home! ADOPTION FEE $400 PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE LOCATED IN TENNESSEE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MEET OUR PETS PRIOR TO ADOPTION!
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Australian Cattle Dog Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This precious girl came from one of the worst hoarding situations that we have ever dealt with. there were over 100 dogs on the property, none of them spayed or neutered. Finally, the authorities went in and they managed to get ALL of the dogs out of there. Filthy dirty situation, sick puppies, you name it. We choose to take Blossom home to our rescue because her eyes were begging us for love and attention. She was very pregnant and two weeks after arriving, she gave birth to 7 heathy puppies! Every single puppy was different, every singe puppy had a different daddy! We think that Blossom had never been paid any attention to because she was so shy. Once we weaned her babies we took her out of the nursery and into the house where she just blossomed! That's how she got her name! Her puppies have long since been adopted and now it's her turn. We actually did a DNA on her and it came back with 4 different breeds, which we kind of figured from the beginning. Australian Cattle Dog, Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull, Boxer. Yes, she is truly a "Mutt!. She is extremely smart and will do anything for a treat. I want her to have a nice fenced yard with lots of room to run. Cattle dogs are working dogs and they need lots of exercise! She is spayed, crate trained, fully vaccinated, microchipped and house broken, truly a gem! Ready for immediate transport. ADOPTION FEE $400 PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE LOCATED IN TENNESSEE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MEET OUR PETS PRIOR TO ADOPTION!
We'll also keep you updated on CLEOPATRA SVART's adoption status with email updates.
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CLEOPATRA SVART

Norwegian Elkhound

Female, Adult
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We are offering the most regal and unusual Norwegian Elkhound female, named Svart (meaning dark in color) but we prefer to call her “Cleopatra”.  This gorgeous girl is the leader and Queen of them all.  Regal and fully confident, she is everything we know Cleopatra to have been back in her days of making history.  She is the epitome of a queen that is full of reigning power in her breeding pack.  This 5.5 year old girl is gorgeous and is 65 pounds.  Undeniably in charge , Cleopatra Svart insists on being the focus of your family’s life.  She can live in peace with other dogs but we don't think she would be good at dog parks with dogs rushing up to her face with no introduction. She is happy with all the humans she meets and she is part of a large pack of breeder dogs that her owner is asking Critter Cavalry Rescue to help place. She is downsizing and getting out of the breeding business.  Our Svart AKA Cleopatra, needs a place of her own inside a home with her dog bed throne to await her.  If you are interested in this regal queen, please email us at ccrnewengland@gmail.com She is ready for YOU to walk her down the red carpet to her new home. PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.October 12, 2024, 7:53 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in South Portland, Maine

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

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue-ME Chapter

Portland, ME 04101

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Baker Bridge Rescue - Portland, ME

Portland, ME 04101

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FVAR Maine Transport Stop

Portland, ME 04101

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Pooches & Purrs Cooperative - Portland

Portland, ME 04101

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Blind Dog Bed & Bone Rescue - Portland

Portland, ME 04101

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Recycla Bull Terrier Rescue

Portland, ME 04101

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Rookie's Rescue- ME

Portland, ME 04101

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