Zess PENDING ADOPTION

Young
Female
Medium

Retriever
Cattle Dog

About Zess PENDING ADOPTION

South Portland, ME

Breed

Retriever&Cattle DogMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Black, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality

Affectionate

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Zess PENDING ADOPTION’s Compatibility

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Zess PENDING ADOPTION's Story

Zess - Date of Birth 2.23.25 This beautiful girl is incredibly affectionate and believes the best way to say hello (and “I love you”) is with a hug. If you’re looking for a puppy who wants to be close, Zess is your girl. She absolutely loves other dogs and thrives on companionship, both canine and human. Zess is gentle, loving, and always ready to soak up attention, give kisses, and curl right into your arms. Her expressive eyes and constant happy grin will melt your heart in seconds. Zess would do wonderfully in a home with dog friends, a cozy couch, and humans who don’t mind being hugged daily. She’s the kind of puppy who will grow up to be your shadow, your comfort, and your very best friend. Zess is currently with our partner rescue in Alabama. She will be transported to Maine when she has a foster home or is adopted. 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 $250: bonded pairs are $300 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. 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. FOR PUPPIES: PLEASE READ!! Homes considering Puppies must be prepared for: 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. Socialization; both with new people, children and other dogs outside of the home. 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. Applications can be found at: www.almosthomerescue.net

Zess - Date of Birth 2.23.25

This beautiful girl is incredibly affectionate and believes the best way to say hello (and “I love you”) is with a hug. If you’re looking for a puppy who wants to be close, Zess is your girl.

She absolutely loves other dogs and thrives on companionship, both canine and human. Zess is gentle, loving, and always ready to soak up attention, give kisses, and curl right into your arms. Her expressive eyes and constant happy grin will melt your heart in seconds. Zess would do wonderfully in a home with dog friends, a cozy couch, and humans who don’t mind being hugged daily. She’s the kind of puppy who will grow up to be your shadow, your comfort, and your very best friend.

Zess is currently with our partner rescue in Alabama. She will be transported to Maine when she has a foster home or is adopted.

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

How To Adopt

Zess PENDING... was listed as ADOPTABLE by Almost Home Rescue of Maine

How can I adopt Zess PENDING...?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Almost Home Rescue of Maine. 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 Zess PENDING... 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 Almost Home Rescue of Maine for details on the pet.

When can I meet Zess PENDING...?

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

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Almost Home Rescue of Maine, and they'll be happy to help!

Almost Home Rescue of Maine's Adoption Policy

We do not accept any undecided applications and we do not create waiting lists. First come first serve, if the application fails for any reason, the dog will be listed as available again. VET REFERENCE: Please call your veterinarian to authorize them to release information to Almost Home Rescue. See below for what we look for. LANDLORD REFERENCE AND APPROVAL: If applicable HOME VISIT: After steps 1 and 2 are complete, you will be contacted directly by a volunteer to conduct a brief (45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your questions) home visit. Don’t clean up! Easy and comfortable, we promise! APPROVAL: After steps 1-3 have been completed, you will receive an email approval letter outlining particulars about payment and pick up, as well as tips on homecoming, socialization and training. PAYMENT: Our adoption fees are: 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: $250 bonded pairs are $300 The adoption fee is due at the time of approval. We accept Paypal or money orders for payment, no cash or personal checks please. Vet References: Your application should contain the name your account is in. If you have multiple animals or multiple vets, please include all the names of your vets and account names, all pets in the home, all pets cared for in the past, their breeds and the dates they lived with you. If they passed away, please put the year. All current dogs (& historically) should be up to date with Rabies, Parvo, Distemper and Heartworm Preventative (Lyme is now always recommended by AHR). Cats should have rabies and distemper vaccinations. Feline leukemia tests are recommended. Rabies is required by Maine State Law. Vet references should also show a history of up to date vaccinations and, if applicable, a history and ability to care for sick or injured pets. Out of State or Long Distance Adoptions We do accept application from renters. Renters must provide a record of a positive stable rental history, landlord phone number and approval, as well as your plan to keep this dog for its lifetime if your rental unit becomes unavailable in the future. What does My Adoption Fee Pay for? Included in your fees are the following: Vaccinations: Rabies (3 months and older) DHLPP, Bordatella, if imported, and de-worming Spay/neuter Frontline/Advantage (flea and tick preventative) or Capstar Heartworm preventative — current at time of adoption Microchip Interstate health certificate (if imported) Transport fee included in the adoption fee If (and there usually isn’t) there are any funds left over from your fee after paying all the bills associated with your dog, the funds will go toward extra vet bills incurred or other organizational expenses and help to sponsor a foster dog that must go into foster care. We are an all volunteer rescue, with no employees, so none of the excess funds are used to pay salaries. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net

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...