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Journey Home Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in Freeport, ME

Journey Home Dog Rescue is a volunteer-based IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began in the summer of 2005 with a rescue mission to Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. Our immediate goals at that time were to:

-Transfer as many dogs as possible out of "high-kill" dog pounds in the region into a temporary "no-kill" shelter
-Transport as many dogs as possible back to Maine for re-homing

During that first road trip, we rescued 70 dogs from imminent euthanasia. We also relocated and helped re-home 14 of them to the greater Portland area. In the months following the storm, we traveled back to the Gulf Coast region to work with other animal welfare groups as they continued to rescue, reunite, and re-home animals left homeless by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Contact Maureen Sanford
Email info@journeyhomedogrescue.org
Phone (207) 878-0180
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Freeport, ME 04032
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We'll also keep you updated on Basil's adoption status with email updates.
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Basil

Dachshund/Papillon

Male, Adult
Freeport, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Fletcher's adoption status with email updates.
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Fletcher

Golden Retriever/Greyhound

Male, Senior
Freeport, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Schnauzer (Miniature)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Young
Freeport, ME

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Our adoption process involves an application process, including a home visit with the prospective dog and a veterinary reference check. The adoption fee varies based on the circumstances of the dog and can range from $50 - $350 depending on veterinary costs. We try to find a home with the best fit to help insure the dog's long-term success.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Journey Home Dog Rescue

Buddy Up Animal Society

PO Box 1058,
Yarmouth, ME 04096

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

55 Strawberry Avenue,
Lewiston, ME 04240

Lazy L Kennel

188 Scribner Hill Rd,
Otisfield, ME 04270

We'll also keep you updated on Eve's adoption status with email updates.
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Eve

Domestic Longhair

Female, Young
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on MILO MAGOO's adoption status with email updates.
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MILO MAGOO

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, Adult
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Melania's adoption status with email updates.
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Melania

Border Collie/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Wednesday (available 01/04/202's adoption status with email updates.
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Wednesday (available 01/04/202

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow - ME's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow - ME

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Warren, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Lil Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Lil Bear

Labrador Retriever/Blue Heeler

Female, Puppy
Brunswick, ME

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