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My name is RHEA!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 4 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20949931-24-0070

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

RHEA was saved on 21st September from southern Maine heavily pregnant and the night we got her to the rescue was the night she gave birth to 8 previous puppies. She is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine. Rhea has been estimated to be around 2.5 years old and at the time of her spay surgery weighed 58.40 pounds.

Rhea went for her spay surgery, rabies, HW/tick testing and unfortunately she tested positive for heartworm disease. She has been started on treatment which involves one month of antibiotics and then will undergo a course of injections to kill the heartworms. She is being treated in Augusta, Maine so should anyone want to give this amazing sweet girl who just keeps getting dealt with some hard blows, a loving home and life, you would just need to commit to her appointments and follow the instructions whilst under treatment. All treatment costs will be covered by the rescue.

Rhea is incredibly sweet girl and is just desperate for love and attention to the point where she can be a bit over-bearing and needy, however, I am sure when she is with her own family and has settled in and understands that she will now be getting all the love she will ever need, she will get a lot better. She does cower a lot so I am not sure if she has been subjected to any abuse but other than that she is extremely affectionate.

She has been great with other dogs and lives in a communal setting and has been with both males and females. She does get a little jealous if the other dog is getting attention, but she is learning to understand that sharing is good. She likes to hoard all toys and of course loves things with squeaks.

We do not know anything about this sweet girls history and so we just want to start her new future with an amazing family who can give her a loving, active, life full of adventure, great food, toys and treats.

We do not know how she is with cats or other creatures, and although she has not been around small children, other than he wanting to be the center of attention, and wanting love I have no concerns as long as the children are respectful to her.

We are looking for families that have the lifestyle that the dog needs to lead a healthy, both mentally and physically life, who can afford a GOOD quality food, toys and treats and understand the importance of veterinary wellness checks.      She does need an active family who will ensure she gets all the exercise, both mentally and physically that she needs to live a happy fulfilling life.

RHEA has an adoption fee of $550

Interested families are required to complete our application process and once approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue in SEBEC, Maine to meet and take home their new best friend.

Our process takes 1-2 days as long as we are able to talk to references, so be prepared to be approved (hopefully) to adopt within a few days of submitting the adoption application.

Link to the adoption application !



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November 25, 2024, 8:04 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20949931-24-0070
Contact
Jenny Cope
Phone
Address
Physical Location - Maine, Physical Location, Sebec, Maine, Middletown (location MAINE), CT 06457

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Online Application
Two Personal References
One Veterinary Reference
Phone Interview
Once approved to adopt
Adoption Contract
Arrange to travel to Sebec, Maine to meet/pick up your new family member or work on travel arrangements if any are available.
Pay adoption fee.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

People must first be approved to adopt before being able to come and visit our precious saved souls.

More about this rescue

Founded by Jenny an English woman who found her way to Texas on 14th February 2011 in San Antonio, Texas we saved dogs from the high kill shelters in Texas.

In July 2015, Jenny relocated herself and the rescue to the beautiful state of Maine, it's weather and people much like that of her home in Northern England.

We still save dogs from the high kill shelters in Texas where dogs have just 3 days to be saved. We vet them, they have veterinary examination and are issued with health certificates and then transported to the rescue in Sebec, Maine.

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