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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
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Fletcher

Golden Retriever/Greyhound

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Portland, ME
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Windy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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Eve

Domestic Longhair

Female, Young
Portland, ME
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Farrin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Sidney, NY
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CREAMSICLE

Domestic Longhair

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

Border Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bowdoin, ME

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