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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in South Burlington, Vermont. 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 Q's adoption status with email updates.
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Q

Mutt

Male, Young
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Q is a fantastic boy, I got him at 8 weeks old and he is the sweetest dude with lots of energy and love to give. He is not crate trained and I believe having taken him with me to work for the first 6 months of having him created some pretty bad speration anxiety. I cannot take him to work anymore and he does not do well being left home alone. I have roommates and people living above me and he constantly whines and cries not only if left alone, but if I'm gone and he's being watched by my roommates. He screams all night. Along with being extremely reactive to car doors and voices outside the home. We worked incredibly hard to not react to dogs/people on walks but he regressed incredibly and I'm at a loss with what to do. He needs someone with more experience and a better homestead. He's definitely got hound in him and is a working dog. I'm sending him to daycare 5 days a week at this point and can't afford a trainer because of that. I love him so much but he would be happier elsewhere.
We'll also keep you updated on Raya's adoption status with email updates.
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Raya

Labrador Retriever Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I Took Raya in when my friend told me that this girl , she knew was going to just drop her off in the middle of nowhere because she want o keep her anymore. Raya is approximately 4 years old. She has three legs due to being allowed to be off leash and not being watched and got hit by a car. She was being neglected, starved, and kept in a cage.All day. She definitely has anxiety about being left alone. I was told she lived with cats and other dogs, but shes very reactive.When she sees them and has a very aggressive bark. I dont think that she is actually hurt any other animals. But she definitely doesnt know her own strength. I would say that if youre planning to adopt her, dont have small children, shes okay with my daughter, but she just doesnt know her own strength. She loves car rides
We'll also keep you updated on CONCHA's adoption status with email updates.
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CONCHA

Doberman Pinscher

Female, Adult
Burlington, VT
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 2025 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.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 8, 2026, 8:46 pm
We'll also keep you updated on CASPER - Fostered in Turner, Maine's adoption status with email updates.
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CASPER - Fostered in Turner, Maine

Wheaten Terrier

Male, Young
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not 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.Casper 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 Neutered &#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: 33 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 1 April 2025 Casper was lucky to go to a Foster Home on 20 December, sharing his new temporary home with a former GaDaH foster dog (foster fail). Foster update to follow in a few days when he has settled in. Foster Family Update - 29 December 2025 Casper has settled in quite well. He and Tilly, my 8 y.o. All American (also from GADAH) are doing well, playing and chasing quite a bit. She occasionally corrects him when he gets out of line and he's respectful of that. He's still not great on a leash and, now that the holidays are behind us, we'll be working on that. He appears to be very trainable and is responsive to both treats and praise. I'm beginning to suspect he may turn out to be a "Velcro dog" as he wants to be close to me all the time! That may just be insecurity due to his recent move here; time will tell. He loves, loves, loves toys! Squeaky toys, stuffed toys, anything that makes noise - he plays with them all. At first, I thought he wasn't house broken but that turned out to be because he's so "leash shy". Since he's learned to pee while on the leash, he has not had a single accident in the house. He does NOT ride well at this point. When we drove home with him, he drooled for the entire two hours - in quantities that would have made a Mastiff proud! We're also working on that, taking rides up and down the driveway most days. As his tolerance grows, I'll increase the distance.   Cats are a work in progress. I have three, all dog-savy, and I'm not leaving him alone with them at this point. He ignores the oldest female and is mostly reasonable with the male but is too aggressive with the younger female for comfort. I'm not sure if that's something I'lll be able to train him out of or not. He may turn out to be better off in a home without cats, although I'm not sure of that yet . He's very affectionate - a real love bug - and will make some family a wonderful addition. He's going to be a nice, manageable size, energetic but not crazy, eager to please and smart enough to learn whatever you want him to learn. He is truly a delight!   Video context - My daughter and son-in-law came to dinner last night. Casper was a bit timid - for about 30 seconds - and then did very well with them. After supper, my son-in-law laid on the floor to play with Casper and was thoroughly snuffed. Henry is extremely ticklish and those whiskers must have really tickled! Casper was a bit confused by it all! What Casper Needs ‍&#226&#153&#128&#239&#184&#143 An active family that can meet his 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 him 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 Casper. &#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 Casper? 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 CASPER - Fostered in Turner, Maine.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 13, 2026, 4:25 pm
We'll also keep you updated on TWIXY - Fostered in Guilford, ME's adoption status with email updates.
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TWIXY - Fostered in Guilford, ME

Dachshund Chihuahua

Female, Young
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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.Meet TWIXY! Twixy was saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Saturday 19 July. 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: 24 lbs (as of July) Estimated DoB: 3 January 2024   What TWIXY 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 ‍ A home that understands working breeds — appreciation for her instincts, drive, and intelligence 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 TWIXY &#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 TWIXY? 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 TWIXY - Fostered in Guilford, ME.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 22, 2026, 7:44 am
We'll also keep you updated on CLARA BELLE - Fostered Bangor, ME's adoption status with email updates.
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CLARA BELLE - Fostered Bangor, ME

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Burlington, VT
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.Clara Belle 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: 27 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 10 September 2024 What Clara Belle 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 Clara Belle. &#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 Clara Belle? 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 CLARA BELLE - Fostered Bangor, ME.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 22, 2026, 7:44 am

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Humane Society of Chittenden County

142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403

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Humane Society of Chittenden County

142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403

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Howlin4Spirit CARes - South Burlington VT

South Burlington, VT 05403

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Another Happy Tail (Vermont)

South Burlington, VT 05403

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

Physical Location, Sebec, Maine, (location MAINE), Burlington, VT 05404

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DO-GOOD Dog Rescue BURLINGTON

Burlington, VT 05401

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Vermont Foster Dogs

Burlington, VT 05401

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LCB Abandoned Paws - NE Transport

Burlington, VT 05401

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Second Chance Pet Rescue

Burlington, VT 05401

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