This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

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Lucky Pup Rescue
Becky - in Maine

Becky - in Maine - updated March 2023 Becky is 8-9 yrs old but don’t tell her she’s looking for...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Becky - in Maine is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Kennebunkport, ME, 04046.

profile last updated on 07/11/2021

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Maine Greyhound Placement Service
Males Available

Greyhounds are available at Maine Greyhound Placement Service. They are going into new homes quickly so instead of posting individual...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Greyhound? Males Available is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Augusta, ME, 04330 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Greyhound searching for a forever family near Augusta, ME, 04330.

profile last updated on 08/09/2019

  • Greyhound
    • Temperment: Intelligent, Gentle, Affectionate, Athletic, Even-tempered, Quiet
    • Breed Group: Hound, Sight
Maine Greyhound Placement Service
Females Available

Greyhounds are available at Maine Greyhound Placement Service. They are going into new homes quickly so instead of posting individual...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Greyhound? Females Available is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Augusta, ME, 04330 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Greyhound searching for a forever family near Augusta, ME, 04330.

profile last updated on 08/09/2019

  • Greyhound
    • Temperment: Intelligent, Gentle, Affectionate, Athletic, Even-tempered, Quiet
    • Breed Group: Hound, Sight
Almost Home Rescue of Maine
Duncan is in Maine

Duncan is a 5-year-old wire-haired terrier mix who weighs about 40 lbs. He’s a smart, spirited, and sensitive dog looking...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Duncan is in Maine is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Falmouth, ME, 04105 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Falmouth, ME, 04105.

profile last updated on 06/04/2025

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter
Yukon

Handsome, sweet, and so darn intelligent! Yukon is around a year old and was surrendered because his home was not...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Yukon is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fryeburg, ME, 04037 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Fryeburg, ME, 04037.

profile last updated on 11/14/2021

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
Lucky Pup Rescue
Fiona - in Maine

Fiona - in Maine - updated March 2024 Fiona is a sweet sweet girl who prefers life as an "only...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Black Labrador Retriever, American Staffordshire Terrier? Fiona - in Maine is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Black Labrador Retriever, American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Kennebunkport, ME, 04046.

profile last updated on 02/04/2022

  • Black Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills
Shadow

Our longest resident - 4 year old Shadow has been at the shelter for over half his life. Shadow came...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shar-Pei? Shadow is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Paris, ME, 04271 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shar-Pei searching for a forever family near Paris, ME, 04271.

profile last updated on 02/12/2022

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Harvest Hills Animal Shelter
Gomer

Handsome, sweet, independent, and adorably drooly! Gomer is a 4.5 y/o hound mix who came to us due to some...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Rhodesian Ridgeback? Gomer is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fryeburg, ME, 04037 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Rhodesian Ridgeback searching for a forever family near Fryeburg, ME, 04037.

profile last updated on 08/16/2022

  • Rhodesian Ridgeback
    • Temperment: Dignified, Intelligent, Loyal, Mischevious, Sensitive, Strong-willed
    • Breed Group: Hound, Sight
All Ears Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
Silver

Silver is an exceptional cartoon of a dog!! He is a goofball and has a great sense of humor. He...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Silver is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bridgton, ME, 04009 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Bridgton, ME, 04009.

profile last updated on 11/27/2024

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
All Ears Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
Fargo/Farley

Fargo, or Farley, like the late Chris Farley, is a large, sweet, and silly boy. He came into our care...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Fargo/Farley is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bridgton, ME, 04009 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Bridgton, ME, 04009.

profile last updated on 11/27/2024

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter
Joani

This adorable young cutie is ready to be your best friend! Joanie is about 8 months old and came to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Joani is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fryeburg, ME, 04037 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Fryeburg, ME, 04037.

profile last updated on 01/03/2023

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter
Gypsy

Loyal ~8 y/o Gypsy was returned to us due to a housing dispute. This sweet lady is extremely loving with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Gypsy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fryeburg, ME, 04037 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Fryeburg, ME, 04037.

profile last updated on 01/03/2023

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter
Bart

Bart, AKA Bartamous, AKA Bartlett Dragon, is a ~6 y/o Cattle Dog mix who has spent many years in and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Bart is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fryeburg, ME, 04037 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Fryeburg, ME, 04037.

profile last updated on 01/03/2023

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
All Ears Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
Nugget

This sweet little nugget earned her name due to her diminutive size and her sweet personality! She truly looks like...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Nugget is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bridgton, ME, 04009 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Bridgton, ME, 04009.

profile last updated on 03/13/2025

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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NH Sled Dog Rescue, History & Education Center
Scooby Doo

Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? Scooby is a fun loving, happy, goofy. Scooby was born at the kennel February...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky? Scooby Doo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Jefferson, NH, 03583 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky searching for a forever family near Jefferson, NH, 03583.

profile last updated on 03/30/2023

  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
NH Sled Dog Rescue, History & Education Center
Shaggy

Meet Shaggy - while he might be "retired", he’s still got it. He’d love a home that can commit to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky? Shaggy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Jefferson, NH, 03583 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky searching for a forever family near Jefferson, NH, 03583.

profile last updated on 03/30/2023

  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
All Ears Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
Floki

Floki came to us locally from a cruelty investigation . He was physically abused often and bit his abuser to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Pointer? Floki is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bridgton, ME, 04009 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Pointer searching for a forever family near Bridgton, ME, 04009.

profile last updated on 11/27/2024

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
  • Pointer
    • Temperment: Active, Affectionate, Amiable, Even-tempered, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills
Shamus

Dear sweet, loveable, Shamus! Shamus came to us as stray in June of 2023. He is between 3-4 years old...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Shamus is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Paris, ME, 04271 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Paris, ME, 04271.

profile last updated on 08/06/2023

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Pibbles & More Animal Rescue
Rosie

? Meet Rosie! Currently being fostered in Maine, this just-under-3½-year-old sweetheart has been with us for over a year and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Rosie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Gardiner, ME, 04345 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Gardiner, ME, 04345.

profile last updated on 08/14/2023

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Miracle German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Maine
Finn

Finn is a beautiful big boy of just over 2 yrs. He is housebroken and incredibly loyal. He has several...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Finn is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Searsmont, ME, 04973 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Searsmont, ME, 04973.

profile last updated on 10/12/2023

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
NH Sled Dog Rescue, History & Education Center
Copper

Copper (AKA Copper II) came to us in 2019 from a kennel in Maine. Since his arrival, he has been...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky? Copper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Jefferson, NH, 03583 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky searching for a forever family near Jefferson, NH, 03583.

profile last updated on 11/27/2023

  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
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NH Sled Dog Rescue, History & Education Center
Larry

Larry was born at the kennel in 2013 and has been a fantastic sled dog during his time with us....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky? Larry is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Jefferson, NH, 03583 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky searching for a forever family near Jefferson, NH, 03583.

profile last updated on 11/27/2023

  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
Charley's Strays
Lucy

Lucy is an adorable 8-year-old black Lab mix who weighs 35 lbs. She is a bright, cheerful, friendly, energetic dog...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Black Labrador Retriever? Lucy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Clinton, ME, 04927 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Black Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Clinton, ME, 04927.

profile last updated on 01/31/2024

  • Black Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Catahoula Rescue of New England
Latte - ME

Latte Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Mix Age: 1 years old +/- Weight: 45 lbs Medical: Up-To Up-To-Date on Vaccinations, microchipped,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler? Latte - ME is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Durham, ME, 04222 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near Durham, ME, 04222.

profile last updated on 01/14/2025

Old Dogs New Digs
-Yoshi in Maine (bonded to Lexi)

Say hello to Yoshi in Maine. He is bonded to Lexi (Pekingese) and they must go together. These two sweethearts...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Japanese Chin? -Yoshi in Maine (bonded to Lexi) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Augusta, ME, 04330 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Japanese Chin searching for a forever family near Augusta, ME, 04330.

profile last updated on 02/05/2024

  • Japanese Chin
    • Temperment: Alert, Cat-like, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Old Dogs New Digs
-Lexi in Maine (bonded to Yoshi)

Say hello to Lexi in Maine she is bonded to Yoshi (Japanese Chin) and they must go together. These two...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pekingese? -Lexi in Maine (bonded to Yoshi) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Augusta, ME, 04330 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pekingese searching for a forever family near Augusta, ME, 04330.

profile last updated on 02/05/2024

  • Pekingese
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Good-natured, Intelligent, Opinionated, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Lucky Pup Rescue
Bitsy - Maine

Bitsy is a 3-year old bully breed mix who weighs 62 lbs. She is great with other dogs and even...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bully? Bitsy - Maine is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bully searching for a forever family near Kennebunkport, ME, 04046.

profile last updated on 03/11/2024