Give a Dog a Home Rescue

Give a Dog a Home Rescue Give a Dog a Home Rescue helps pets in need through sheltering, adoption, education, spay/neuter, and community outreach. We do NOT transport.
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Our MISSION STATEMENT

"Give a Dog a Home Rescue is committed to saving the lives of dogs from high-risk shelters, providing them with safe, comfortable care in Maine, and matching them with loving forever homes. Our mission extends beyond rescue; we are dedicated to strengthening our community by supporting and preserving the bond between pets and their families. Recognizing the high need and imp

ortance of keeping pets and people together, we offer innovative programs such as the Feed the Need Pet Pantry, Wellness on Wheels Low-Cost Pet Services, Humans and Hounds Social Club, Let's Go for a Walk Doggy Day Out, and the upcoming Preserve and Provide Program. These initiatives enhance the well-being of both animals and people, ensuring pets can stay with their families during tough times, and fostering a compassionate and inclusive community."
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If you would like to start the adoption our process is below:

Just a reminder - as it states on every animal's bio - all animals are located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine. If you live 8 hours away, then you must be prepared to drive 8 hours here and then 8 hours back. This is your choice to make BEFORE completing the adoption application. Please note the rescue is run by a volunteer and is very busy. Do NOT constantly email or phone, if you need to email or call, please send just one communication and wait for someone to respond. Please ensure you have read all the information on the dog in the bio and that you understand all dogs are located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine where, if approved you are required to travel to meet the dog. Submit Application with two personal references and a vet reference. If you have never had pets and do not have a vet, we will need THREE personal references. Ensure references are people who know you and your lifestyle well. Applicant MUST inform vet and references that someone from GaDaH will be calling. As long as we are able to contact your vet and references, it takes just 1-3 days to process and hopefully approve applications. If you rent we will need an approval letter for the breed of dog you are wanting to adopt from your landlord on official letterhead paper or email. This means a letter or email, not copy of your lease! Rescue processes and hopefully approves applications. Once approved, rescue invites applicant to come to the rescue to meet your chosen dog/s, spend time with him/her and then hopefully take him/her home. We do NOT hold dogs so if you are unable to come within a week or so of submitting your application the dog will still be available for adoption to other families. For Canadian adopters, all that is needed to get them across the border into Canada is a current rabies certificate and proof of adoption, which is the adoption contract. Both of which are included in the medical file you will get when you adopt. (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/pettravel-canada)

Ensure ALL Fields are filled in, if something is relevant, then put n/a or something in so it recognizes an entry. We do not recommend using a phone or iPad since these applications for some reason don't tend to come through and you will have spent a lot of time on the application for nothing as it will need to be re-done. Once we have you approved, we can schedule an appointment for you to come to meet him/her at the rescue in Sebec, Mane and then hopefully take them home to start your new life. I just have to work on an appointment basis. Please understand I run a dog rescue with a lot of dogs, this means I am not sat around waiting for the phone to ring, or able to drop everything and answer phone calls. Link to Dog Adoption Application
https://giveadogahome-rescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=5838

Link to Cat Adoption Application
https://www.giveadogahome-rescue.org/forms/form?formid=6368

Yesterday I took TWIXY, SKITTLES and PRETTY-Girl down to People 'n' Pets, Freeze Dried Goodies & Gear for some time out ...
11/30/2025

Yesterday I took TWIXY, SKITTLES and PRETTY-Girl down to People 'n' Pets, Freeze Dried Goodies & Gear for some time out of the kennels - they are all such good dogs and get so excited getting out and charging around.

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GEYRAN is back with her foster family.
11/29/2025

GEYRAN is back with her foster family.

*** 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

Give a Dog a Home RescueSebec, Maine.These are updated / current as of this week pictures of the precious saved souls we...
11/29/2025

Give a Dog a Home Rescue
Sebec, Maine.

These are updated / current as of this week pictures of the precious saved souls we have here at the rescue.

Links to their page on the website is on each dogs individual picture, you can go there and find their information and a link to video's so you can get an idea of their personality, size and such.

All dogs are fully vetted, all dogs are either in communal kennels or living in a home with other dogs.

I cannot say how dogs are with cats, other than our OMANI dogs, Geyran and Hattie who were around cats whilst in Oman.

If interested in adopting, or fostering please go to the rescue website and complete the adoption application. We would love nothing more than to find these dogs home, forever or even temporary for the holidays.

In regards to TANIA and now GEYRAN being lost . . .I just want people to know that I am worried sick, I am not sleeping ...
11/29/2025

In regards to TANIA and now GEYRAN being lost . . .

I just want people to know that I am worried sick, I am not sleeping because I can't stop thinking about them being scared, alone, cold and yes all the horrific things that could happen. I feel guilty and a whole bunch of all other emotions.

Now for those that know nothing about when dogs are lost, or choose not to educate themselves, and just feel that they can DEMAND answers or information or just be full of their own self importance - first I have ZERO time for you and I wish you would go and find another rescue or shelter or organization to follow - one that meets what you expect and yes demand.

Very basically when a dog is lost they are obviously scared, as much as sending search parties out "might" help, they also very much hinder, because if a dog is still close to home, they will hunker down somewhere that they can find and feel safe, if people got charging around making noise and putting strange scents down that the dog is not familiar with - it could push the dog further frrom home.

Also when working with lost pet organizations / professionals - they don't provide updates until the dog is caught - because if they say the dog is seen in such an area - a bunch of good samaritans will IGNORE everything that they say - generally do not chase, if you see the dog just ignore it and call the number on the flyer and let the owner and professionals deal with it - no people think the professionals don't know what they are talking about and that a skittish, fearful dog will run into their open arms and they will be the hero of the day - wouldn't life be nice if that was the case?

So - updates are generally not posted UNLESS specific help is needed and then they will ask specifically what help they need.

When I get an update I will post . . . OBVIOUSLY.

BUT I am getting fed up of people being all dramatic - DEMANDING explanations
DEMANDING updates
DEMANDING all things they somehow feel entitled to be informed on
Then of course POSTING all the SCARY things that could happen - yes we all know there are coyotes and either dangerous wild animals, yes we all know there are vehicles and roads, yes we all know a leash could get caught, yes we all know that the weather is getting cold..... YES WE ALL KNOW IT IS SCARY.

SO STOP WITH THE DEMANDS AND DRAMA - IT IS NOT WELCOME ON MY PAGE and if you are that dramatic and self entitled person then YOU are not welcome either.

If you want to HELP Give a Dog a Home Rescue - then look back through my posts where I have aksed for help - share posts, share the dogs, tell people about the rescue, tell people about the dogs, yes tell people about the lost dogs - guess what I did last night - I reached out to a friend and fellow rescue'r who lives in the area that Geyran is missing - I shared the post and asked her to share amongst her network and community - she gladly did it - there was no drama, she didn't DEMAND an explanation, she didn't tell me how scary this is, she didn't give me an update on the weather - she shared the post. SIMPLE.

If you are offended or upset at this post - which is of course the way the world is now, if you don't like something people take it personally and get all upset and offended and sulk and bitch and tell everyone how offended you are because ..... fill in the blank... well guess what - I do NOT CARE.

I am worried about the dogs, I am caring for the rescue dogs, I am working on the new business, I am doing what I can and I will post as and when with any updates.

Comments turned off because this is a statement, not a debate and it stops the offended and dramatic posting more drama, demands and how they are offended - I just do NOT need it, nor am I interested.

11/29/2025
11/29/2025

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* * * * UPDATE - Saturday 29 November - GEYRAN is back with her foster family * * * *
11/28/2025

* * * * UPDATE - Saturday 29 November - GEYRAN is back with her foster family * * * *

*** 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

* * * * UPDATE - Saturday 29 November - GEYRAN is back with her foster family * * * * Please share and reach out to all ...
11/28/2025

* * * * UPDATE - Saturday 29 November - GEYRAN is back with her foster family * * * *

Please share and reach out to all people you know in the area, remember dogs don't always stay in one area - she is 3-legged, but still can get around.

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Geyran (foster) is home safe & sound after 18 hours, 58 minutes :)

Please spread the word for this lost dog. Geyran (foster) was LOST on November 28, 2025 in Bowdoinham, ME 04008 near In the woods West-southwest of Bowdoinham Town Hall

Message from Owner: Geyran is a foster dog from Give a Dog a rescue, and this will be the contact info on her collar tag. She is very skittish around people and is not recall trained, but does recognize her name (pronounced Gear-an). She usually never lets us out of her sight when in the yard, so we presume she ran off after a deer or other animal. She was last seen around 11:30 AM near our hse. Please contact us at if you spot her, as she will likely run from strangers. Thank you

Description: Brown shorthaired dog with three legs - front leg amputee. She is wearing an orange hunting vest

For more info or to contact Geyran (foster)'s owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/72310436

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

⚠️ WARNING: Please be cautious of users offering ‘pet tracking services’ in comments. We recommend only working with local shelters and verified organizations. Never send money to unknown services.

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11/27/2025

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/27/2025

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Wishing everyone a happy Thanks Giving and from me and all the dogs (and cats) that Give a Dog a Home Rescue has saved o...
11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a happy Thanks Giving and from me and all the dogs (and cats) that Give a Dog a Home Rescue has saved over the years - I thank you all for your support.

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