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ZIVA

  • Young
  • Female
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog

About ZIVA

Sebec, ME

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

ZIVA’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.

Adoption Fee

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ZIVA's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet ZIVA!<br/>Ziva was saved from a hoarding situation where 75 dogs were rescued in Texas. She arrived safely at Give a Dog a Home Rescue's temporary location in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on 16 May 2026. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding the right homes. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend.<br/><br/>Health & Background<br/><br/>âœ... Spayed<br/>âœ... Rabies and core vaccines up to date<br/>âœ... Monthly preventatives<br/>âœ... Heartworm and tick tested negative<br/>âœ... Microchipped with 24PetWatch<br/>âš–ï ̧ Weighed approximately 30 pounds in early May<br/>Estimated date of birth: 23 November 2025<br/><br/>* Personality profile coming soon when she has been here a little bit longer.<br/><br/>Adoption Details<br/>Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine<br/>Complete and submit the adoption application<br/>Upon approval, schedule an appointment to visit the rescue and meet ZIVA<br/>⏱ï ̧ Applications are typically processed within 1–2 days if references are reachable<br/><br/>Click here to complete the Adoption Application<br/><br/>Want to See More of ZIVA?<br/>Be sure to check out our Facebook photo albums and YouTube channel for more pictures and videos of ZIVA.

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet ZIVA!
Ziva was saved from a hoarding situation where 75 dogs were rescued in Texas. She arrived safely at Give a Dog a Home Rescue's temporary location in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on 16 May 2026. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding the right homes. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend.

Health & Background

âœ... Spayed
âœ... Rabies and core vaccines up to date
âœ... Monthly preventatives
âœ... Heartworm and tick tested negative
âœ... Microchipped with 24PetWatch
âš–ï ̧ Weighed approximately 30 pounds in early May
Estimated date of birth: 23 November 2025

* Personality profile coming soon when she has been here a little bit longer.

Adoption Details
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet ZIVA!
Ziva was saved from a hoarding situation where 75 dogs were rescued in Texas. She arrived safely at Give a Dog a Home Rescue's temporary location in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on 16 May 2026. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding the right homes. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend.

Health & Background

âœ... Spayed
âœ... Rabies and core vaccines up to date
âœ... Monthly preventatives
âœ... Heartworm and tick tested negative
âœ... Microchipped with 24PetWatch
âš–ï ̧ Weighed approximately 30 pounds in early May
Estimated date of birth: 23 November 2025

* Personality profile coming soon when she has been here a little bit longer.

Adoption Details
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Complete and submit the adoption application
Upon approval, schedule an appointment to visit the rescue and meet ZIVA
⏱ï ̧ Applications are typically processed within 1–2 days if references are reachable

Click here to complete the Adoption Application

Want to See More of ZIVA?
Be sure to check out our Facebook photo albums and YouTube channel for more pictures and videos of ZIVA

Consider ZIVA for adoption?

How To Adopt

ZIVA was listed as Adoptable by Give a Dog a Home Rescue
How can I adopt ZIVA?
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 ZIVA 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 ZIVA?
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 ZIVA, 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.

ZIVA is from Give a Dog a Home Rescue

[Sebec, ME]

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, ...
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Adoption Policy
gadah@giveadogahome-rescue.org
Visits by appointment only
Location
187 Downs Road Sebec, ME, 04481
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