Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Give a Dog a Home Rescue is a small home based animal rescue helping save as many German Shepherd and all breed Dogs as possible.

Sebec, ME,04481
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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.giveadogahome-rescue.org

AVERY

Labrador Retriever | Skowhegan, ME

Age : 1 YearYoungFemaleMediumFawn

About

Characteristics

affectionate eagerToPlease eventempered gentle doesWellInCar goofy intelligent leashtrained obedient playful playsToys

Coat Length

Short

Vaccination

Current

Activity Level

Moderately Active

Energy Level

Moderate

Good in Home With

Others Dogs

Adoption Fees

350

Meet AVERY

Meet AVERY! AVERY was saved with her brother and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on September 1st, 2024, at just under 3 months old. Both pups were adopted together on October 20th, but sadly returned to the rescue on March 31st, 2025. Initially confused, Avery settled back in quickly. After a few weeks, she and her brother were placed in separate kennels to help prepare them for individual adoption. Health & Background ✅ Spayed ✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date ✅ On monthly flea/tick preventatives ✅ Microchipped Estimated DOB: May 29, 2024 ⚖️ Approximate Weight: 40 lbs (as of last update) AVERY’s Personality Silly, spunky, and full of life Friendly, affectionate, and eager for attention House trained Leash trained Great with other dogs but does not like to share food or toys Lived with cats and would playfully chase them if they ran ️ Participated in our Let's Go for a Walk Doggy Day Out program and stayed a few days with a family — they said she was very affectionate and did great overall Protective of food and toys — would do best as the only dog or with monitored feeding and toy time What AVERY Needs ‍♀️ An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation, structure, toys, and enrichment High-quality food and treats Regular veterinary wellness checks ❤️ Time to adjust, decompress, and feel safe in her new home Either to be the only dog or placed with a dog-savvy family that can feed separately and monitor interactions with toys and chews Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $350 Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet AVERY ⏱️ Applications are processed within 24–48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of AVERY? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of AVERY and all the dogs waiting for their forever families!  

Adoption Process
A detailed application needs to be submitted, and then a home visit will be conducted


Contact
Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue
[email protected]
http://www.giveadogahome-rescue.org

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