Cruz was saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend.

Health & Background
✅ Neutered
✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date
✅ On monthly flea/tick preventatives
✅ Microchipped
⚖️ Weight: 60-70 pounds
Estimated DoB: 13 February 2025

Give a Dog a Home Rescue suffered a devastating fire on 20 January 2026 losing the house and operations center of the rescue. Fortunately the kennel building was not affected by the fire, however, access to water and septic was lost making the kennels not useable.

Many people stepped up to foster and a boarding and day care kennels in Bangor also reached out to offer to take some dogs and they took Cruz and his girl riends Clara Belle and Ryder Girl.

They have been at the boarding kennels since the end of January and have been doing great, the staff love having them saying they are wonderful and sweet, they have met children and have been great around them, they are well mannered and ride great in the car.

CRUZ is a sweet love bug, he has so much affection, he loves to wrestle and chase with his friends and then snuggle up or hang out when they need to recharge their batteries. He loves everyone he meets and would be very responsive to training. With an active family he would thrive.

What Cruz Needs

‍♀️ An active family that can meet his physical and mental exercise needs
Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities
️ High-quality food and treats to keep him healthy and energized
Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health
❤️ Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust
 

Adoption Details
Adoption Fee: $550
Location: Sebec, Maine
Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Cruz.

⏱️ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours
Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire

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