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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.

PUPPY BLAZE

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Portland, ME

Size

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

Details

Story

Puppies like Blaze remind us why rescue work matters so much. While some litters are born into comfort and care, Blaze and his siblings have been surviving in conditions too heartbreaking to fully describe. At only 4 months old and 18 pounds, this Black Lab mix has lived his entire young life in an unclean outdoor pen—never knowing warmth, play, or even basic comfort. But the moment he entered foster care, Blaze’s light started to shine. His first real bath, which he adored, washed away more than dirt—it washed away the feeling that this was all life would ever be. He received his first vaccine, began deworming, and for the first time, got to chew on a real toy and rest somewhere safe. His short video shows a puppy discovering happiness in real time. Blaze is a blank slate in the best possible way: open-hearted, eager to learn, and so ready to belong to someone. He will be neutered on 11/17 and then he’ll be ready to finally have the life every puppy deserves—a home full of kindness, routine, and people who treat him like family. His foster mom says all four puppies are incredibly sweet despite their rough beginning. Blaze was the first one we could save because we simply don’t have fosters yet for the others. Adopting him doesn’t just change his life—your choice creates room and hope for the next little one waiting in that pen. Blaze is ready to be someone’s heart dog. He is ready to sleep indoors, to trust people, to explore, to make friends, to grow up safe. Most of all, he is ready to feel loved. If you feel pulled to be the person who gives Blazd his new beginning, please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue atccrtennessee@gmail.com or text/call 615-661-5333. Blaze is waiting for the miracle that looks like you. PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted. Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site. The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive. Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comDecember 13, 2025, 3:40 pm

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Millie

American Pit Bull Terrier/Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Female, 1 yr

Dover, ME

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

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Tater

Beagle/Dachshund

Male, 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

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Spud

Dachshund/Beagle

Male, 2 mos

Dover, ME

Size

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

Details

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

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PUPPY IDGIE

Labrador Retriever/Beagle

Female, Young

Portland, ME

Size

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

Details

Story

What’s not to love about Idgie? This gorgeous Black Lab/Beagle mix puppy has every lovable trait from both sides of her family tree—intelligence, sweetness, loyalty, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart. At 4 months old and 20 pounds, she’s on track to become a perfect medium-size companion of 40–45 pounds full grown. Idgie didn’t start life in the best circumstances. She and her siblings lived in a sad, dirty situation until stepping into safety on 11/16. But that’s behind her now—Idgie has traded a tough beginning for a future filled with love, snuggles, and hope. In her foster home, she’s surrounded by kind, gentle kids who shower her with affection. She revels in every hug, every cuddle, every moment of warmth she’s finally getting to experience. She has four siblings also searching for forever homes, and together they’re proving just how resilient, bright, and eager to bond they are. These puppies are little learning machines—curious, smart, and ready to soak up every lesson their new families want to teach. Idgie’s shiny black coat and soft Beagle ears aren’t just adorable—they frame the sweetest puppy face you’ll ever meet. She’s a survivor with a gentle spirit, a loving nature, and a spark of Beagle adventure that makes life with her fun and full of possibilities. Whether you’re dreaming of a holiday season filled with puppy snuggles, sweet gazes, and joyful energy… or simply looking for a loyal companion to grow up with your family… Idgie is ready to be your girl. She has so much love to give, and she’s waiting for a family who will cherish her forever. If you think Idgie belongs in your home, contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted. Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site. The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive. Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comDecember 12, 2025, 2:53 pm

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BATMAN

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult

Portland, ME

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

If you are looking for a Soft, Heart-Melting, and Emotional Companion......Batman may be the dog for you!!!!! Batman may have a heroic name, but this tiny gentleman is made of softness, sweetness, and quiet companionship. At just 18 months old and 9 pounds, he is the perfect blend of Toy Fox Terrier and Chihuahua—petite, gentle, and endlessly endearing. When you first meet him, you’ll notice something special: he moves through a room like he’s floating, never demanding attention, simply hoping someone kind will notice him. He’s the kind of dog who chooses his people thoughtfully. A slow, gentle approach is all he needs to show you that he is ready to trust, ready to love, and ready to curl up on your lap for as long as you’ll let him. He’s not a high-energy dog and isn’t one for rowdy play, but he enjoys the quiet company of other dogs and gravitates toward calm humans who let him come to them in his own soft way. Batman would thrive in a peaceful home—perhaps with an empty nester or a couple whose children are older—where he can blossom without loud chaos or tiny hands that move too quickly. He is learning his house-training and was recently neutered, which will help him continue to grow into the wonderful, easy companion he’s meant to be. This little boy has a heart full of love to give and a lifetime ahead of him to give it. If you’re looking for a loyal shadow, a warm lap buddy, and a gentle soul who will adore you for the next 15 years, Batman might be your perfect match. To offer him the forever he deserves, email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted. Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site. The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive. Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comDecember 12, 2025, 2:53 pm

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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:

Shelter

Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County

P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841

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

Rescue

Underhound Railroad Inc

Thomaston, ME 04861

Pet Types: dogs

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Catahoula Rescue of New England

30 Clements Pt Rd, Warren, ME 04864

Pet Types: dogs

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Miracle German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Maine

PO Box 245, Searsmont, ME 04973

Pet Types: dogs

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The Wyatt Project

richmond, ME 04357

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bully Underground Rescue Network

Farmingdale, ME 04344

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Pupp-A-Mutt Rescue

29 Pine Street, Farmingdale, ME 04344

Pet Types: dogs

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Miracle Lane Farm & Sanctuary

Vassalboro, ME 04989

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Animal Rescue of Kennebec

PO box 16, Augusta, ME 04332

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Kennebec Valley Humane Society

10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330

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

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog Chihuahua Australian Shepherd Boxer Dachshund Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Golden Retriever Shih Tzu Border Collie Beagle Australian Cattle Dog Great Pyrenees Husky Jack Russell Terrier Poodle (Miniature) American Pit Bull Terrier Pekingese Boston Terrier Pug

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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