Meet AVERY!
AVERY was saved with her brother and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on September 1st, 2024, at just under 3 months old. Both pups were adopted together on October 20th, but sadly returned to the rescue on March 31st, 2025. Her brother has since been adopted and this sweet, loving affectionate girl is still waiting for her forever family.

AVERY thought she had found her forever family on 13th September, but just 10 hours after taking her home, the rescue received a text message - at 11.30pm at night stating

"Well looks like we have to bring Avery back when my husband gets home from work tomorrow it's way to overwhelming she won't leave the cat alone she fights us when she don't want to come in she is digging the couch scratching at the door when we take her outside she don't go to the bathroom and fights you cause she don't want to come in she pulls us so hard and does not listen". End quote!

This poor dog was not given a chance, she was over-stimulated from being in the kennels for 6 months and excited to have all these new smells, new environment and everything else. I had recommended she be allowed to have a good run, or a long walk to help burn off some of the pent up kennel energy - this clearly didn't happen.

Simple solutions for the issues the family had within the first 10 hours of taking a new dog home....
Digging on the couch - do not let her on the coach
Chasing the cat - have the cat in a different room, put leash on the dog, put dog in crate. Family was made aware that her first home when she was a puppy she chased cats (also noted on her bio), so this should have been expected and planned for, she is not wanting to kill the cats, just needs to learn not to chase.
Scratching at the door - don't let her near the door, keep her on a leash until she learns her new home rules.
Doesn't do her business when you take her out - most likely not needing to do any business since she has only been in this new home for 10 hours or so and all is new and exciting and no routine yet.
Fights when doesn't want to come in - presume this means pulls back on the leash - she is in a strange place, with strange people - be gentle, caring, affectionate, encourage her gentle, motivate her to want to come in and feel safe.
Pulls so hard - most likely fear from being with strange people in a strange place for only around 10 hours, be gentle, caring, affectionate and understanding so she feels safe and wanted.

Avery is a 40 pound dog, she is incredibly responsive of course when over stimulated you go slow to get her attention. She is not a super strong dog and the family were not weak and feeble and spent time with her before they confirmed they wanted to adopt her.

Health & Background

✅ Spayed
✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date
✅ On monthly flea/tick preventatives
✅ Microchipped
Estimated DOB: May 29, 2024
⚖️ Approximate Weight: 40 lbs (as of last update)

AVERY’s Personality
Silly, spunky, and full of life
Friendly, affectionate, and eager for attention
House trained
Leash trained
Great with other dogs but doesn't always want to share toys
Lived with cats and would playfully chase them if they ran
️Participated in our Let's Go for a Walk Doggy Day Out program and stayed a few days with a family — they said she was very affectionate and did great overall
 

What AVERY Needs
‍♀️ An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs
Mental stimulation, structure, toys, and enrichment
High-quality food and treats
Regular veterinary wellness checks
❤️ Time to adjust, decompress, and feel safe in her new home
Either to be the only dog or placed with a dog-savvy family that can feed separately and monitor interactions with toys and chews

Adoption Details
Adoption Fee: $350
Location: Sebec, Maine
Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire
Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet AVERY
⏱️ Applications are processed within 24–48 hours
Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire

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