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 friends Clara Belle and Ryder Girl.

In the middle of March they were picked up and brought to hang out with the surviving senior dogs and on 30th March CRUZ was lucky enough for our friends at More than Just Engraving in Bangor Mall, to pick him and take him for a few days to give him some adventures. 

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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