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CRUZ

Young
Male
Large

German Shepherd Dog
Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

About CRUZ

Sebec, ME

Breed

German Shepherd Dog&Belgian Shepherd / MalinoisMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

CRUZ’s Compatibility

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CRUZ's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.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 âœ... Neutered âœ... Rabies and core vaccines up to date âœ... On monthly flea/tick preventatives âœ... Microchipped âš–ï ̧ 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. This is the update on day one of his adventures with Jannet and her two and four legged family: Today Cruz will be hanging out at the store for a bit. So if you see a Frisbee flying, a tunnel with a dog (or human) going through or what appears to be a big stuffed dog laying still on the floor, come on in and say hi to Cruz (an adoptable dog through Give a Dog a Home Rescue ) He is sweet, goofy, smart and loves everyone! Yesterday he had quite an adventure. After leaving his new friends behind at our home we stopped at Dunkin for some human breakfast. He did not even beg for any from L while riding in the back with her. We popped into the store for a little bit where we tried some dog training toys and said hi to some mall walkers. Went to the 2 pet stores where we browsed. Cruz sniffed at products but never attempted to snag any. Headed to City Forest for a walk. He does so well on leash. Whenever another dog passed of course he wanted to say hi but we all easily controlled our pups and kept moving forward. After the walk we headed back home (Cruz fought sleep all the way home) to get the rest of the gang to go back to town for basketball practice and a board meeting. Cruz hung out in the store during the meeting, crashed hard at the closed gate and gave passerbys something to giggle about. Once back at home (an unfamiliar home prior to the night before when he came) he settled in, played with Sir Double , then crashed for the entire night. Cruz is so easy going, smart, listens well, easily redirected, loves snuggles and I think he has barked once in the almost 2 days he has been hanging with us. He is looking for his forever home and forever person. Please share my very long post 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 ‍âTM€ï ̧ An active family that can meet his physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities ï ̧ High-quality food and treats to keep him healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health â¤ï ̧ 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. â±ï ̧ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Cruz? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of CRUZ.

How To Adopt

CRUZ was listed as Adoptable by Give a Dog a Home Rescue

How can I adopt CRUZ?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Give a Dog a Home Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if CRUZ is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Give a Dog a Home Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet CRUZ?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Give a Dog a Home Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for CRUZ, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Give a Dog a Home Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Give a Dog a Home Rescue's Adoption Policy

If you would like to start the adoption our process is below: Please note the rescue is run by a volunteer and is very busy. Do NOT constantly email or phone, if you need to email or call, please send just one communication and wait for someone to respond. Submit Application with two personal references and a vet reference. If you have never had pets and do not have a vet, we will need THREE personal references. Ensure references are people who know you and your lifestyle well. Applicant MUST inform vet and references that someone from GaDaH will be calling. As long as we are able to contact your vet and references, it takes just 1-3 days to process and hopefully approve applications. If you rent we will need an approval letter for the breed of dog you are wanting to adopt from your landlord on official letterhead paper or email. Rescue processes and hopefully approves applications. Once approved, rescue invites applicant to come to the rescue to meet your chosen dog/s, spend time with him/her and then hopefully take him/her home. We do NOT hold dogs so if you are unable to come within a week or so of submitting your application the dog will still be available for adoption to other families. For Canadian adopters, all that is needed to get them across the border into Canada is a current rabies certificate and proof of adoption, which is the adoption contract. Both of which are included in the medical file you will get when you adopt. (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/pettravel-canada) Ensure ALL Fields are filled in, if something is relevant, then put n/a or something in so it recognizes an entry. We do not recommend using a phone or ipad since these applications for some reason don't tend to come through and you will have spent a lot of time on the application for nothing as it will need to be re-done. Once we have you approved we can schedule an appointment for you to come to meet him/her at the rescue in Sebec, Mane and then hopefully take them home to start your new life. I just have to work on an appointment basis as I run a boarding/day care business and the rescue and so am really busy, but by planning ahead of time I can be pretty flexible.

Our Mission

Give a Dog a Home Rescue is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected animals, providing them with a safe haven and finding them loving forever homes. In rural Maine's economically challenged county, we are committed to supporting our community by offering comprehensive programs that educate pet owners, ...