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Mars

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Large
  • Retriever
  • Husky

About Mars

South Portland, ME

Breed

Retriever&HuskyMix

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Medium

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Mars’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Mars's Story

DOB 11/27/2025<br/><br/>Mars<br/><br/>These precious pups were born into love and safety, but their journey began with heartbreak. Their mama, Mira, was found abandoned in an empty house, pregnant and alone. Thankfully, a compassionate foster stepped in just in time, bringing Mira to warmth and care. On Thanksgiving Day, she gave birth to her beautiful litter — a true reminder of resilience, gratitude, and new beginnings.<br/>Now, these puppies are growing strong, playful, and full of personality. Each one carries Mira’s gentle spirit and sweet nature, and they’ve been raised in a loving foster home where they’re learning to trust, explore, and snuggle.<br/><br/>They’re not quite ready to leave the nest, but we’re beginning to accept pre-adoption applications for families who want to welcome a little miracle into their lives. If you’re looking for a puppy with a story of hope — and a heart full of love —<br/><br/>The M puppies are with our partner rescue in Alabama and will be transported to Maine when they are ready, have an adopter and / or foster home. <br/><br/>YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERS: Transport to Maine, age specific vaccinations, Health certificate, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm/lyme/ehrlichia test, worming & martingale collar.<br/><br/>Adoption fees:<br/>Through 6 months of age $450;<br/>7 months to through 5 years $400;<br/>6 years and under 9 years $325: bonded pairs are $500;<br/>9 years and older $250: bonded pairs are $300<br/><br/>This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending, meaning Pending Adoption. This dog is in foster care locally, ONLY if Maine is listed next to the dogs name; otherwise, the dog is still waiting with our partner rescue for an adoption or foster home in New England.<br/><br/>All dogs have a current Health Certificate for transport. All imported dogs are quarantined 14 days prior to getting on transport.ve had annual heartworm tests and are on heartworm preventative.<br/><br/>FOR PUPPIES: PLEASE READ!!<br/>Homes considering Puppies must be prepared for:<br/>Flexible Schedules for Potty Training. Puppies can only hold urine for one hour per month of age. Crate Training for the next 10 months to keep them safe from chewing on everything in your home. Supervision with Children and Obedience training.<br/>Socialization; both with new people, children and other dogs outside of the home.<br/>Homes that want a well behaved dog, must be prepared to put the time, effort and costs associated to train a puppy. Well behaved dogs are not born, they are trained! Please do not apply for a puppy if you cannot or do not have the time for a puppy.<br/><br/>Applications can be found at: www.almosthomerescue.net

DOB 11/27/2025

Mars

These precious pups were born into love and safety, but their journey began with heartbreak. Their mama, Mira, was found abandoned in an empty house, pregnant and alone. Thankfully, a compassionate foster stepped in just in time, bringing Mira to warmth and care. On Thanksgiving Day, she gave birth to her beautiful litter — a true reminder of resilience, gratitude, and new beginnings.
Now, these puppies are growing strong, playful, and full of personality. Each one carries Mira’s gentle spirit and sweet nature, and they’ve been raised in a loving foster home where they’re learning to trust, explore, and snuggle.

They’re not quite ready to leave the nest, but we’re beginning to accept pre-adoption applications for families who want to welcome a little miracle into their lives. If you’re looking for a puppy with a story of hope — and a heart full of love —

The M puppies are with our partner rescue in Alabama and will be transported to Maine when they are ready, have

DOB 11/27/2025

Mars

These precious pups were born into love and safety, but their journey began with heartbreak. Their mama, Mira, was found abandoned in an empty house, pregnant and alone. Thankfully, a compassionate foster stepped in just in time, bringing Mira to warmth and care. On Thanksgiving Day, she gave birth to her beautiful litter — a true reminder of resilience, gratitude, and new beginnings.
Now, these puppies are growing strong, playful, and full of personality. Each one carries Mira’s gentle spirit and sweet nature, and they’ve been raised in a loving foster home where they’re learning to trust, explore, and snuggle.

They’re not quite ready to leave the nest, but we’re beginning to accept pre-adoption applications for families who want to welcome a little miracle into their lives. If you’re looking for a puppy with a story of hope — and a heart full of love —

The M puppies are with our partner rescue in Alabama and will be transported to Maine when they are ready, have an adopter and / or foster home.

YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERS: Transport to Maine, age specific vaccinations, Health certificate, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm/lyme/ehrlichia test, worming & martingale collar.

Adoption fees:
Through 6 months of age $450;
7 months to through 5 years $400;
6 years and under 9 years $325: bonded pairs are $500;
9 years and older $2

Mars is from Almost Home Rescue of Maine

[South Portland, ME]

Our Mission
Almost Home Rescue is an all-breed canine rescue group. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and finding forever homes for stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs, most of which are in shelters. Our policy is to rescue for life and if any of our rescued dogs cannot stay with their adoptive fam...
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