About SHAMS |
- Status: Adopted!
- Adoption Fee: 550
- Species: Dog
- General Color: Brown/Chocolate with Black
- Color: Brindle
- Ear Type: Erect
- Tail Type: Long
- Current Age: 9 Years 7 Months (best estimate)
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- Location: Sebec ME 04481
- Microchipped: Yes
- Fence Required: Yes(6 foot)
- Declawed: No
- Housetrained: Yes
- Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training
- Exercise Needs: High
- Grooming Needs: High
- Shedding Amount: High
- Owner Experience Needed: Breed
- Reaction to New People: Cautious
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All of our available animals are located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine. Once approved, families are invited to schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and hopefully take home their new forever best friend.
SHAMS is spayed, has rabies, core vaccines, heartworm/tick disease tested.. He is de-wormed, monthly preventatives and microchipped. She has an estimated date of birth of 28 September 2015.
Shams is a very loyal devoted girl and it might take her a little while to warm up to new people, but give her a ball to play with and she will be happy. She is a typical Australian/German Shepherd girl who would do good at fun things like agility and ball games. She is focused on her person and is constantly waiting for them to tell her what to do next. She does have a long coat and so does need to be brushed as she matts very easily - but she does not enjoy being brushed at all. Shams is great with other dogs and has been around cats and not really paid much attention to them, however, as with introducing all animals caution should be taken as dogs do not have to like every animal they meet as with humans they all have different personalities. She rides good in the car and walks nicely on a leash, always looking back to her human to ensure they are happy.
Shams is housetrained, however, she has 24/7 access to outside through dog doors so will not know to let you know she wants to go outside, so watching her at first whilst she settles into her new routine would be best. Shams hasn't been destructive and she loves to hang out on the sofa or take over the bed.
We are looking for an active family who is familiar with the Australian /German Shepherd Dog breed and who is dedicated to giving this wonderful girl his forever home.
Shams is deserving of a perfect family that will love her and give her all the she needs, lots of adventures, road trips, socialization to different people, places, animals and eventually play dates with other dogs, but most importantly a family committed to training her, keeping her happy, healthy and active.
You MUST understand that dogs need time to decompress and adapt to their new environment and home. It is a HUGE transition they make from the kill shelter, being vetted, on transport for 3 days and arriving in Maine where the temperature and such is very different to what they have only known. In rescue there is what is known as the "3 Point Rule" Days 1-3 your dog is stressed, anxious, confused as to where they are now. Weeks 1-3 your dog is adjusting, settling in, learning things. At the 3 month point, your dog understands they are home, and have built up a trusting relationship where they feel loved and secure.
The rescue buys food in bulk, by the truck load and there are a variety of brands and flavours. None of the food given is less than a 4* food rating in accordance with the dogfoodadvisor.com. There has not had been issues with eating any of the varying food. It is important that you do your research on the ingredients and speak to your vet or a nutritionist on grain vs grain free!
ALL dogs are available for adoption for an adoption fee of US $550
This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas, or other locations, countries to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food, general day to day cost of running a brick and mortar rescue and anything else that is needed.
Canadian families, must confirm with the border that they are able to cross and have the required vaccines, documentation and anything else needed to enter the US. Also it is important to know that Canadian Customs charge 15% taxes on the adoption when you return into Canada.
If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this precious soul a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the ADOPTION INFO tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 1-2 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then we can schedule your appointment to come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine for meet/greet/adopt
Please do NOT submit an application if you are not looking to take home a new best friend within the next few weeks.
ALL Dogs are LOCATED AT THE RESCUE IN SEBEC, MAINE. We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Sebec is located just outside the towns of Dover-Foxcroft and Milo (approx 8 miles) and approx 45 miles from Bangor. There are also lots of hotels, motels, pet friendly accommodations and wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know yo ur new best friend.
