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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Maine

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Jack (5mo PUPPY)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
IDGSR Welcomes JACK into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Hiya Friends! My name is Jack and I'm an adorable 5-month old male Shepherd mix. I am located in Greeneville TN and will be available for transport. Quick Facts Age: 5-months old Kids: will do fine with kids Dogs: will do fine with other dogs Cats: unknown Training: needs full obedience training 1. I had been living on my own near a golf course, no one really wanted to feed or take care of me. Thankfully a nice man helped me and brought me to the best rescue! 2. I'm just a little guy learning how to be a civilized pup. I'm doing great on house/crate training but please be patient with me since I'm still learning. 3. I do need full obedience training. I am smart & catch on quickly! Pro tip - if you have tasty treats and talk real sweet, I'll do just about anything! 4. I'm learning that toys are so much fun! I've never had toys of my own and would love to have a bunch to play with! 5. Exploring in the backyard, following my foster dad, and attempting to get into mischief are some of my favorite things. Hey, I'm just a puppy! 6. If you are looking for a cute, resilient, playful, curious, energetic, and lovely 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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Ella

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Augusta, ME
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Meet Ella, Ella is a loving, highly loyal dog who attaches quickly to her person. Like any good shepherd, she cries when excited, like when she sees the ball. She is a trusting and affectionate dog who will do well in a home with people of all ages who enjoy having just one animal at a time. Ella will reward you with love and lifelong companionship. If you are interested in meeting Ella, please stop by with all human family members living in the household.
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Kessa

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
IDGSR Welcomes KESSA into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Hiya Friends! My name is Kessa and I'm a beautiful 1-1.5yr old female sable German Shepherd. I am located in Greeneville TN and will be available for transport. Quick Facts Age: 1-1.5ys old Kids: will do fine with older kids (10+) Dogs: good with large dogs Cats: NO cats Training: needs full obedience training 1. I've been wandering around on my own for quite a while, starving for food. I stumbled upon some nice people who brought me to the safety of the best rescue! 2. Since I'm still pretty new here, I'm learning all kinds of things. I'm working on house & crate training, it's going well. Please be patient with me while I still learn. 3. I love to play with other doggos! I hope you have a friendly pup for me to wrestle with and play zoomie tag, it's so fun! 4. Will you paw-promise to give me a PHD in obedience work? I want to learn everything you can teach me: sit, stay, come, down, place, leash work, etc! 5. I have big dreams of taking nice long walks, maybe checking out a waterfall, taking a swim in a creek or pool, sharing a pup-cup with my favorite human (aka YOU!). Can you make my dreams come true? **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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Blue (6mo PUPPY)

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 6 mos
Portland, ME
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
IDGSR Welcomes BLUE into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Howdy! My name is Blue and I'm a handsome 6-month old male Shepherd/Husky mix. I am located in Greeneville TN and will be available for transport. Quick Facts Age: 6-months old Kids: will do fine with kids (6+) Dogs: good with large dogs Cats: NO cats Training: needs full obedience training 1. I'm a young dude, pretty new to the rescue. I'm settling in well, building my confidence, and learning how to be a good puppy. 2. Since I'm still so young, I need a patient adopter to help me with house & kennel training. It's a work in progress but I'm getting there! I will also need to get a PHD in obedience training. 3. I need a nice companion dog in my forever home. I do best with large breed dogs who love to play. A helper doggo will do wonders for my confidence! 4. I would love to go on walks, hikes, swimming, help you in the yard, clean up in the kitchen, and best of all I want to snuggle with you on the couch! I just dream of this kind of life. 5. If you are looking for a handsome, resilient, funny, energetic, curious, smart, and athletic 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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CHAPLIN

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Male, Young
Sebec, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.CHAPLIN and his 6 siblings were saved from a large hoarding case in Northern Texas (April 2026) where the American Humane were involved due to the scale of abuse and neglect. After getting vetted and healthy they arrived safely to Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on 28 May 2026. We welcome adopters from across the East Coast and Canada — many of our families travel to meet and take home their new best friend! Health & Background Estimated date of birth: 2 February 2026 ✅ Neutered ✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date ✅ Monthly preventatives ✅ Microchipped with FiNano - registered with Free Pet Chip Registry. ⚖️ Weight approx 20 pounds at end of May   Our adoption fee's are $550 per dog/pup or $1,000 for two. Adoption Details Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet and hopefully go home together. ⏱️ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here for our Application Request Form - to Adopt or Foster! Want to See More of Pictures? 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 CHAPLIN.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 28, 2026, 10:19 am
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HARLOW

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Female, Puppy
Sebec, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.HARLOW and her 6 siblings were saved from a large hoarding case in Northern Texas (April 2026) where the American Humane were involved due to the scale of abuse and neglect. After getting vetted and healthy they arrived safely to Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on 28 May 2026. We welcome adopters from across the East Coast and Canada — many of our families travel to meet and take home their new best friend! Health & Background Estimated date of birth: 2 February 2026 ✅ Spayed ✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date ✅ Monthly preventatives ✅ Microchipped with FiNano registered with Free Pet Chip Registry. ⚖️ Weight approx 20 pounds at end of May   Our adoption fee's are $550 per dog/pup or $1,000 for two. Adoption Details Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet and hopefully go home together. ⏱️ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here for our Application Request Form - to Adopt or Foster! Want to See More of Pictures? 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 HARLOW.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 28, 2026, 10:19 am

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