The Minnis Sanctuary

12/06/2025

This afternoon, we had 8 dogs arrive today from wingsofrescue_official, and our friend David Chokachi, was Flight leader this time, so we got to see him too!
Our beloved dogs who we have been waiting so long for, have safely arrived, and are getting used to the new cold weather! All but one will be available for adoption and will hopefully find their new homes at our upcoming adoption event!
Welcome to Maine!!!
Nina
Lily
Louis
Donatello
Swiss
King
Marley

Your new lives await you! Let the adoption applications come FLOWING in🤞🏽🥰
Keep your eyes on our page for the new faces!!!!

12/04/2025

Meet the forever named”the biggest love bug”, Dazzle!
This 3 year old tripod beauty, charmed her Texas foster family, and has now totally charmed her Maine foster! This lil sprite lovessss kids, she is doing well in foster with other dogs and she doesn’t mind cats in the slightest. While she’s 100% crate trained, her fosters family doesn’t need to use it, because she’s entirely trustworthy! At a dainty 30 lbs, she is easy peasy to walk on leash! She really really loves people, and would love to be able to be with her family more often than not, so she can give them snuggles and kisses whenever she wants😍She’s really into Maine, loves the snow and she’s ready to make you laugh with her post p**p zoomie/dance, adorable stretches and poses while napping on the couch, and to show you that while she’s may be a tripod, life doesn’t slow her down in the slightest! If you would like to meet this sweetie pie, please send in an application!

https://form.jotform.com/241957474861166

12/03/2025

Woody is still waiting for his perfect forever home! In the meantime, he’s making us all laugh with his sweetness and gentle goofiness! His foster mom, made this, and what better way to showcase how adorable he is❤️Here he is experiencing Maine snow for the first time, and is wholeheartedly unimpressed🤣
Woody’s bio is⬇️

Meet Woody, aka Sir Woody Hucklebee Amblesworth. A fine, distinguished gentleman in his twilight prime — steady of heart, soft of step, and full of quiet charm.
This 9 year old boy is truly such a gentle soul, who is tired of being moved around, and just wants his own safe quiet place to be, and to be loved! He’s got some joint issues that make him stiff and needs help up stairs, but don’t let that dissuade you! He happily goes for walks, and will keep you company! While a lot of dogs might require a fenced in yard to keep them close by, this boy goes outside and doesn’t really know why you’ve brought him outside haha. He goes potty and then asks to go back inside! He operates on a slow schedule as his foster mama says, and being an older distinguished gentleman himself, he asks his home to be on the quieter side, because that’s how he rolls. He’s extremely good with cats, and does okay with respectful dogs who are kind enough to give him his own space, but would probably prefer a home as the only dog. Who can blame him though, after living in a shelter environment when he just wants peace and quiet.
He is potty trained, crate trained, but he does not like to sleep in it at night, and likes to sleep beside your bed, and that is very important for him, to feel safe.
If this darling boy, touches your heart, please send in an application!

https://form.jotform.com/241957474861166
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12/01/2025

I know we all call dogs goobers, but introducing a dog who’s name is actually Goober🤣
Goober is a normal curious puppy at 5 ish months old. HE IS ALWAYS HAPPY TO SEE YOU. Medium energy, and in that hilarious long lanky loosey goosey phase🥹He is a till working on potty training, but is almost entirely there! Likes to play with toys, absolutely loves people - will even stop playing with other dogs to come get some pets. Will bark/excited in kennel when he sees you, he is a big boy so his barks are loud. Excellent car rider, he has been hopping into and out of the truck all by himself once Johnny showed him that its not too hard or scary. He previously has shown interest in counter surfing but due to nothing to eat up there, has found it boring. His new family will want to keep on top of that though🤣He does give hugs, but even though he's a big boy, he is pretty gentle about it. When he's excited, he will chase the cats but he's a puppy and easy to correct. Walks pretty well on the leash. Will absolutely need a slow feeding bowl until further notice - maybe he will slow down once he knows he has food security or puts on some much needed weight. For sure a goofy goober & big couch guy❤️Come meet this adorable buddy, and send in an application today!

11/30/2025

Okay, Peeps, who doesn’t love a fluffy puppy? Our very softest puppy, Derek aka DerBear, is STILL looking for his forever home! This snuggly, and playful 8 month old, Great Pyrenees puppy is true to the GP character of making everyone around them, fall in love with them! He is also true GP, needing a fenced in yard(or you walking him on leash, NO tethers) and making sure that fence is secure so he doesn’t make his own boundaries! This jaunty boy, is having a blast with his foster siblings, and being in daycare all day, racing around and being a goober! And then crashing on the couch for sleepy snuggles❤️He is extremely loyal and is ready to protect you and your yard from dangers such as, a floating leaf, or owl flying overhead🤣and he is not afraid to use his newfound voice to do so! Found as a stray, he is still learning about potty training, but he’s doing awesome! He is learning the wonders of the world and needs someone who is patient and who is ready for ALL characteristics of the Great Pyrenees breed. Not everyone is ready for a stubborn dog, and it’s easy to forget that GP’s were bred to think for themselves. He is very food motivated which will be a huge benefit with training, and fully crate trained❤️As a BIG bonus, Derek LOVES LOVES kids! He’s so gentle🥹
If you are looking to find a new best friend, and you have read this whole post, please send in an application!

11/30/2025

Celebrating our 3rd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support!! We could never have made it without you❤️🙏🤗🎉
We promise to keep working hard on saving lives, creating a safe place in the world for animals, and having a kick ass time doing it!
Don’t forget we have a medical fundraiser going on, and on Saturday December 13th Olive Pit Brewing from 2:00-5:00!
Keep an eye on our page for new pics of current dogs, the new dogs arriving, and maybe even an Alphie update!
THANK YOU🥹🥰

11/29/2025

Please share and be on the look out!!

*** 11/29/25 *** GREAT NEWS, GERYAN IS NOW HOME!!

***11.28.25***MISSING FROM BOWDOINHAM, MAINE
Geyran (pronounced Gear-an) is a 4 y/o & 9 mos, 50 lb, female (spayed), Mixed Breed. She is Brown and shorthaired, blackish muzzle. She is three-legged, as her front left leg was amputated. Wearing an orange hunting vest.. Geyran is missing from her foster home on Spring Street in Bowdoinham. She is shy, but please don't call, follow or approach her. Contact Kathryn with any sightings at 207-216-5287.

Midcoast Humane
Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office

11/28/2025

UPDATE:Lettie is ADOPTED! Happy days, sweetheart🥰

Hi friends,Lettie here! Wow, is it getting cold and I am looking for a warm place to call my home. I’ve spent my days in the heat of Houston and Maine is a whole new adventure for me. I love to spend my days taking naps, playing with doggie friends, and snuggling up to my humans. My current human says all the time how cute and sweet I am, not to brag 😊. I am fond of cats and kids as well. I am looking for a place where I can spend my days with people who adore me as much as I adore toys and treats. Take a chance on your southern girl, you won’t regret it. Love, Lettie

If you would like to meet this darling girl, who has such a big heart, please send in an application!
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https://form.jotform.com/241957474861166

11/28/2025

We hope everyone had a great holiday with the people they love most just like we did 🥰

We celebrated with our amazing friends at with the most delicious vegan buffet!!

If you like amazing delicious food - go to !! You will not be disappointed 🤤

Just as we pulled into the driveway Jeff asked for 5 mins before we wake up all the dogs. He literally was snoring 😆😆