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We'll also keep you updated on Snowball bonded with LUCY's adoption status with email updates.
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Snowball bonded with LUCY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet SNOWBALL! SNOWBALL was saved from a high-kill shelter in Texas and arrived safely at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on August 3rd, 2024. We welcome adopters from across the East Coast and Canada — many of our families travel to meet their new best friend! * * SNOWBALL is bonded with LUCY (Cattle Dog) and we are looking to adopt them TOGETHER! ** Health & Background &#226&#156&#133 Neutered &#226&#156&#133 Rabies and core vaccines up to date &#226&#156&#133 Monthly preventatives &#226&#156&#133 Heartworm and tick tested negative &#226&#156&#133 Microchipped with 24PetWatch &#226&#154&#150&#239&#184&#143 Weighed approximately 60 pounds in early August Estimated date of birth: September 2023 Breed unknown — we encourage families to look at photos and videos to make their own assessment! SNOWBALL’s Personality Sweet, gentle, and sensitive boy Initially scared in the kennels, so he was brought to the house where he settled in beautifully with the senior dogs Ignores the cats — calm and respectful Excellent with other dogs — great with all sizes and ages Best friends with LUCY — they sleep together, play together, and have become each other’s emotional support A little skittish with sudden movements, but with time, builds strong trust — now comes up for affection and morning cuddles Nervous on the leash when alone, but walks with much more confidence when with LUCY Ideal home would be one that’s calm, loving, and active — providing plenty of physical and mental enrichment Snowball & LUCY — The Perfect Pair Lucy  and SNOWBALL have formed an inseparable bond They bring out the best in each other and we would love to see them adopted together by a family ready to continue nurturing their friendship and confidence What SNOWBALL Needs A family that understands the needs of a shy dog and will provide positive experiences, patience, and encouragement Mental and physical exercise — he’s still a young dog with energy to burn and curiosity to feed High-quality food, fun toys, and a loving routine Regular veterinary wellness care Adoption Details Location: Sebec, Maine Complete and submit the adoption application Upon approval, schedule an appointment to visit the rescue and meet SNOWBALL (and hopefully LUCY too!) &#226&#143&#177&#239&#184&#143 Applications are typically processed within 1–2 days if references are reachable Click here to complete the Adoption Application   Want to See More of SNOWBALL? Be sure to check out our  Facebook photo albums  and  YouTube channel  for more pictures and videos of SNOWBALL.  Click here to watch a video of Snowball bonded with LUCY.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 16, 2026, 9:11 pm
We'll also keep you updated on CRUZ's adoption status with email updates.
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CRUZ

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Male, Young
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Cruz was saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. Health & Background ✅ Neutered ✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date ✅ On monthly flea/tick preventatives ✅ Microchipped ⚖️ Weight: 60-70 pounds Estimated DoB: 13 February 2025 Give a Dog a Home Rescue suffered a devastating fire on 20 January 2026 losing the house and operations center of the rescue. Fortunately the kennel building was not affected by the fire, however, access to water and septic was lost making the kennels not useable. Many people stepped up to foster and a boarding and day care kennels in Bangor also reached out to offer to take some dogs and they took Cruz and his girl friends Clara Belle and Ryder Girl. In the middle of March they were picked up and brought to hang out with the surviving senior dogs and on 30th March CRUZ was lucky enough for our friends at More than Just Engraving in Bangor Mall, to pick him and take him for a few days to give him some adventures.  This is the update on day one of his adventures with Jannet and her two and four legged family:    Today Cruz will be hanging out at the store for a bit. So if you see a Frisbee flying, a tunnel with a dog (or human) going through or what appears to be a big stuffed dog laying still on the floor, come on in and say hi to Cruz (an adoptable dog through Give a Dog a Home Rescue ) He is sweet, goofy, smart and loves everyone!      Yesterday he had quite an adventure. After leaving his new friends behind at our home we stopped at Dunkin for some human breakfast. He did not even beg for any from L while riding in the back with her.      We popped into the store for a little bit where we tried some dog training toys and said hi to some mall walkers. Went to the 2 pet stores where we browsed. Cruz sniffed at products but never attempted to snag any. Headed to City Forest for a walk.      He does so well on leash. Whenever another dog passed of course he wanted to say hi but we all easily controlled our pups and kept moving forward. After the walk we headed back home (Cruz fought sleep all the way home) to get the rest of the gang to go back to town for basketball practice and a board meeting.   Cruz hung out in the store during the meeting, crashed hard at the closed gate and gave passerbys something to giggle about.    Once back at home (an unfamiliar home prior to the night before when he came) he settled in, played with Sir Double , then crashed for the entire night.      Cruz is so easy going, smart, listens well, easily redirected, loves snuggles and I think he has barked once in the almost 2 days he has been hanging with us.    He is looking for his forever home and forever person. Please share my very long post CRUZ is a sweet love bug, he has so much affection, he loves to wrestle and chase with his friends and then snuggle up or hang out when they need to recharge their batteries.    He loves everyone he meets and would be very responsive to training. With an active family he would thrive.  What Cruz Needs ‍♀️ An active family that can meet his physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities ️ High-quality food and treats to keep him healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health ❤️ Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust   Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $550 Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Cruz. ⏱️ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Cruz? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of CRUZ.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 31, 2026, 8:40 pm
We'll also keep you updated on LUCY bonded with SNOWBALL's adoption status with email updates.
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LUCY bonded with SNOWBALL

Cattle Dog Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
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
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Lucy was saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. * * LUCY is bonded with SNOWBALL(German Shepherd Dog) and we are looking to adopt them TOGETHER! ** Health & Background &#226&#156&#133 Spayed &#226&#156&#133 Rabies and core vaccines up to date &#226&#156&#133 On monthly flea/tick preventatives &#226&#156&#133 Microchipped &#226&#154&#150&#239&#184&#143 Weight: 16 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 1 May 2025 What Lucy Needs ‍&#226&#153&#128&#239&#184&#143 An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities &#239&#184&#143 High-quality food and treats to keep her healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust LUCY & SNOWBALL— The Perfect Pair Lucy  and SNOWBALL have formed an inseparable bond They bring out the best in each other and we would love to see them adopted together by a family ready to continue nurturing their friendship and confidence   Adoption Details Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Lucy. &#226&#143&#177&#239&#184&#143 Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Lucy? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of LUCY bonded with SNOWBALL.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 16, 2026, 9:11 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Winston's adoption status with email updates.
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Winston

English Bulldog

Male, Adult
Halifax, NS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Looking for a family that will keep in contact to let us know how he’s doing and keep us updated on his life. A home he will spend the rest Of his years at. 7 years old and had him his whole life (him and his sister are from the same litter and they no longer get along) He has no issues with other dogs, just his sister. Needs a home that doesn’t need to use a crate at night time, someone willing to give lots of love and cuddles. He’s a good boy very easy going, loves attention. Older and enjoys long naps through the day. our growing family and home can just no longer accommodate him and his sister together with their ongoing feud.
We'll also keep you updated on SANDY - Fostered in Southern Maine's adoption status with email updates.
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SANDY - Fostered in Southern Maine

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Female, Young
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sandy and her siblings were saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. Sandy is a Belgian Mal / German Shepherd Mix and it is important to understand that she is a high energy, intelligent girl so be sure you have the lifestyle that she needs to give her and you the best life possible together... note she is also a love bug and all round sweet, gentle girl - not the maligator people assume when they hear the name Belgian Mal. Health & Background ✅ Spayed ✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date ✅ On monthly flea/tick preventatives ✅ Microchipped ⚖️ Weight: 65 lbs ish Estimated DoB: 23 May 2025 After a devastating fire at the rescue on 20 January, SANDY went to a foster family in southern Maine on 24th January. This is what her foster family has said about her: Terra (aka Sandy) has been fostering with us for two months. She is such a loving soul and one of the sweetest pups you'll ever meet. Terra loves running and playing and taking walks with our dog, Apollo. Apollo was slow to accept her, but now that he has such a fun time playing with her in the yard, he has seemed to become much more tolerant of another dog in his house.   Terra is crate trained. She sleeps well through the night without complaint, and plays with her chew toys if she wakes up before we do. During the day she'll spend 30-45 minutes crated off and on. She does so without being noisy now, except she does still protest if we have her crated when we are eating dinner. She does better if our dog is crated at dinner time with her, so it seems to be at least partially a competition/jealousy issue.   She's got her basic commands down--come, stay, sit, lay down, and her release command 'break.' She walks nicely on a leash, although we do have some issues with pulling when she's walked along with another dog. She's calmer when she's walked on her own as she still gets more playful energy when she's with a canine friend. We had some peeing occur in the house the first 2-3 weeks, but she has done great with potty training and it's been more than a month since the last incident.   Terra loves her toys and isn't choosy...she'll go from playing with a stuffy to nomming on a rope toy to chasing around a ball. While she has her bursts of playful energy, she has overall been calming down and having long periods where she chills out and and rests peacefully.   It's been a pleasant evolution as now she is far more content to spend stretches of time laying next to me resting or chewing on a toy while I read or am at my desk.   Terra has been waiting long months since arriving at Give a Dog a Home Rescue rescue in September to find a forever home with a family that will give her the love she deserves. If you can be that family, please apply to adopt What SandyNeeds ‍♀️ An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities ️ High-quality food and treats to keep her healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health ❤️ Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust   Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $550 Location: Southern Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Sandy. ⏱️ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Sandy? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of SANDY - Fostered in Southern Maine.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 31, 2026, 8:40 pm
We'll also keep you updated on CONCHA - Fostered in Harmony, ME's adoption status with email updates.
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CONCHA - Fostered in Harmony, ME

Dachshund Doberman Pinscher

Female, Adult
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
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
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Concha was saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. Health & Background &#226&#156&#133 Spayed &#226&#156&#133 Rabies and core vaccines up to date &#226&#156&#133 On monthly flea/tick preventatives &#226&#156&#133 Microchipped &#226&#154&#150&#239&#184&#143 Weight: 30 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 19 February 2024 After a devastating Fire at the rescue on 20th January 2026, Concha went to a wonderful family a few days later - this is their update after having her a few weeks.... **Nelly (aka Concha) looking for a Forever Home!** I’m thrilled to share an update on our sweet foster girl, Nelly! She’s doing amazing and making great progress on her journey to find her forever home.   **Chewing Improvement**: We’re still working on the chewing, but she’s adjusting well to her chew toys. **Potty Progress**: Nelly is going in and out to potty regularly, though she sometimes uses a puppy pad if she can't wait. **Yard Adventures**: While she’s still a bit hesitant to come back inside from the yard, she’s getting much better at going out by us! **Growing Affection**: Nelly has started to play more and loves coming up for cuddles when we’re sitting down. She’s a little nervous when we stand, but her curiosity is growing, and she’s starting to explore what we’re up to instead of just scurrying away. **Response to Name**: She’s also beginning to respond well to her name, which is such a wonderful sign! **Excited Greetings**: Nelly is now the first to greet us at the door with tail wags and excitement when we come home—it's the best welcome ever! **Couch Snuggles**: She’s getting big on couch snuggles too!   Nelly is a sweet girl with so much love to give, and I know the perfect family is out there waiting for her. If you’re interested in adopting or know someone who might be, please reach out! What Concha Needs ‍&#226&#153&#128&#239&#184&#143 An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities &#239&#184&#143 High-quality food and treats to keep her healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust   Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $550 Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Concha. &#226&#143&#177&#239&#184&#143 Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Concha? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of CONCHA - Fostered in Harmony, ME.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 12, 2026, 4:54 pm

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Give a Dog a Home Rescue - NS -(location MAINE)

Physical Location - Maine, (location MAINE), Halifax - (location MAINE), NS B3H 1C2

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NS SPCA Metro Shelter

5 Scarfe Court, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W4

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Pick of the Litter Society

388 Ridgevale Drive, Bedford, NS B4A 3L7

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Animal Rescue Coalitions

Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2T5

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Litters 'n Critters Rescue Society

Halifax, NS B3Z 1H4

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Companion Animal Rescue Association

P.O. Box 64 Hubbards, Halifax, NS B0J 1T0

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Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada

343 West Petpeswick Rd, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0

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