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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Saco, Maine. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Colney

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Saco, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Colney is a sweetheart who loves to play! We love him so much and rehoming will be very difficult for our family, but he cannot live his best life with us. We can’t provide him the play time he deserves. He is 2.5 years old. We rescued him from a kill shelter in Tennessee and had him brought to Maine through an adoption service at 9 weeks. He has a vet, is healthy and up to date on all of his shots. Colney could benefit from formal training. He barks at people and at times can be aggressive, including growling at us when in trouble for barking. He is loving and sweet with those he knows. He adores playing with our son (8) and his friends. He lives for being outside and playing fetch with his orange ball! Indoors we play tug a war with his bear. Our older pup doesn’t play much, but they get along well and play, just not as much as Colney wants to. Colney needs more attention, interaction, and play. When he’s got his ball, he does not bark at people and is a happy boy! We ❤️ him!

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Waffles

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Biddeford, ME
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Waffles is a beautiful, spunky, 10 month old purebred XL American Pitbull. Waffles is a cuddly and loving puppy that is house trained, crate trained, and does well with not barking. She loves the dog park, other dogs, kids and everyone she meets. She has a prey drive toward cats, so a cat-free household would likely be best unless the new family would like to train her on it! We unfortunately are having issues with our landlords permission due to insurance, so we’d like to find a loving home for this sweet girl! We do have AKC papers for Waffles, as well.

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Curly

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Scarborough, ME
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi my name is Curly and I have a great story to tell. I am a good boy that’s shy and unsure at first. People, car rides, and loud noises scare me. So I need a home that is quiet and 1-2 people at most would be best. I do great with other dogs, they bring me out of my shell. I know I’m not for everyone but I am the right one for the special person, who can work with me and go at my slow pace, who won’t get frustrated that the world is sometimes scary to me and I need time and help figuring it out. I really want to be loved and give you love, it will just take time, trust, and understanding. I am kennel trained, house trained, and like the backyard. Leash walks are not my favorite but I am working on that. Since I am scared, I like to be able to go in and out of my kennel when I am scared or just feel like it. If you want a special dog that’s not like everyone else, but will always hold a special place in your heart…. I am your boy! I have been around dogs and cats with no issues. I've also been around kids, but I prefer to keep to myself when little ones are around. I'm also crate and housetrained, neutered, heartworm negative, and have age-appropriate vaccinations!  If you're interested in adopting, please email your phone number to rockcityrescue@gmail.comAugust 20, 2024, 12:05 am

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Moe

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Scarborough, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi, my name is Moe! If you are looking for a special dog, you are barking up the right tree! What makes me special is that life started out a little shaky for me and has left me more nervous and scared than the average dog. With time, understanding, patience, and building trust I will open up and be the best companion you could want! As the saying goes, I stick to the 3’s. I need 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks of a consistent routine and time to learn it & 3 months to start feeling at home. At first, I am more comfortable with other dogs and people really scare me, so I would do best with an outgoing friendly dog in the house to show me how to feel comfortable and confident. As time goes on, I get more used to humans but would do best in a single-person home or just a couple (too many people or a lot of children will be too much for me). I like my kennel and my safe dark space. I will come around and hang out more when I trust it is safe. I am kennel trained and working on being better with the leash. If you are looking for an amazing but special dog who needs a little bit of a calmer lifestyle, I am your man!!!! Email your phone number to rockcityrescue@gmail.com for more info! August 20, 2024, 12:05 am

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Cookie

Boxer Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
kennebunkport, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Posted January 2025 ​ Would you like some chocolate chips with this Cookie? You don’t need any extra sweetness because this little dude is already chock full of it! He is 4 months old and 16 lbs. He definitely needs a few more pounds and will provide tons of love in return. We are not sure of his breed, his paperwork says Boxer mix but it's impossible to really know. He and his sister Biscuit were rescued by a good samaritan in Arkansas, she witnessed someone trying to give them away in a Walmart parking lot and was worried they might end up in a bad situation so she took them and now they are here in Maine! Cookie is being fostered with a lovely family who have three young kids and two older, bigger dogs whom he is doing fine with but his foster family says he is a lover of people more than the dogs. We can’t imagine a scenario where he wouldn’t fit! ​​ If you are interested in meeting Cookie or any of our sweeties, please fill out the application ​ Please note: We do not have a physical facility where the dogs are kept. They are cared for in our wonderful foster network throughout New England. It is our expectation that, once approved, a potential family will meet the dog(s) in their foster placement where they are feeling safe and loved.

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Georgie

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
kennebunkport, ME
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Newest update: December 2024 Georgie is a beautiful one year old girl who came to us as an older pup with her mother and siblings. They all have been adopted and are doing well. Georgie has taken more time to come out of her shell and is now so comfortable with her family, you can see in the pictures that she loves the humans and dogs and their routine. Her foster mom works from home so Georgie is lucky to have very little alone time and she has a canine brother who has become her good buddy. Georgie's biggest needs will be a family that can work on building her confidence as new experiences can still a challenge for her. Georgie unfortunately gets car sick but Benadryl seems to help and we think in time, building up from short trips to good experiences will help with that. ​ Her foster mom says, " I love how sweet and gentle she is. She has this cute little face and she has one ear the points straight out to the side and the other flops over. She loves affection. She loves a lap to bury her face in and just wants you to cuddle. I love how she sleeps on her back with her legs either tucked in or out straight, she's such a good girl!" If you have interest in meeting Georgie or any of our cuties, please fill out the adoption application. Please note: we do not have a physical facility where the dogs are housed; they are cared for in our wonderful foster network throughout Maine. It is our expectation that, once approved, a potential family will meet the dog(s) in the foster setting where they are feeling safe and loved. Thank you for considering rescue!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Saco, Maine

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Saving Carolina Dogs Rescue & Adoption Network-Maine Chapter

Saco, ME 04072

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Companion Animal Rescue & Education (ME)

Biddeford, ME 04005

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Rock City Rescue - ME chapter

Scarborough, ME 04074

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lucky Pup Rescue

kennebunkport, ME 04046

Pet Types: dogs

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Mainely Dog Rescue

229 Bear Hill Road, Hollis, ME 04042

Pet Types: dogs

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Almost Home Rescue of New England

South Portland, ME 04106

Pet Types: dogs

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Little Paws Animal Shelter

27 Portland Road, Buxton, ME 04093

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Pixel Fund

Gorham, ME 04038

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

217 Landing Road, Westbrook, ME 04092

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

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Paws From Afar

Kennebunk, ME 04043

Pet Types: dogs

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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
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