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Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue - Maine transport Dog rescue in Portland, ME

Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue started in 2011 rescuing German Shepherds and High Content Mixes from the Imminent Danger where they were sitting on Death Row in High Kill Animal Control Facilities in TN, NC, SC,KY, VA, GA & AL. Over 1600 Dogs lives have been spared and we've never worked so hard in our lives to save these wonderful kids. Our process from saving these kids includes 30 years of experience in working breed dogs. We conduct Safer Tests with all dogs to determine the abilities of the dogs so that we can match the right dog to the right family. We do not shove our dogs out the door. We do multiple videos of the dogs as well to our potential adopters. We disclose all positive and negative behavior traits so our adopters can work on any training the dog may need. IDGSR starts the rehabilitation and training with these wonderful kids and our adopters are part of the team of folks who help to ensure these kids will never suffer another day of hardship in their lives again. IDGSR will not take Aggressive Dogs into the Rescue.
If you have ever loved a German Shepherd then you will know where our hearts are to save these dogs from a certain death. It is our goal to save more but we need wonderful qualified families who want to save a life and welcome a new family member. We continue the work with our adopters even after adoption, we help with training and advice and counsel. IDGSR's staff look forward to hearing from you. Help us to find your new devoted and loyal best friend.

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Portland, ME 04276
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Adoptable pets at Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue - Maine transport

We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Connor's adoption status with email updates.
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Connor

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Hawk (CAT FRIENDLY!!)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Hawk (CAT FRIENDLY!!)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Olivia's adoption status with email updates.
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Olivia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Dino (KID FRIENDLY!!)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dino (KID FRIENDLY!!)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 mos
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Trudy's adoption status with email updates.
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Trudy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Dakota (FOSTERED IN MA)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dakota (FOSTERED IN MA)

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Lorelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Lorelle

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Portland, ME

Rescue FAQs

Tennessee, New England and Maryland areas.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please refer to our website: https://www.idgsr.org/

IDGSR's adoption fees are based on age of the dog, from $200-$300. All dogs travel north on a paid Professional USDA transporter.

There is a $165 transport fee.

All dogs are fully vetted before making their trip, have vaccinations, spayed or neutered and microchipped.

All of our dogs are fostered in Tennessee and transports leave out weekly.

Adoption application

https://www.idgsr.org/apply-to-adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue - Maine transport

Animal Rescue of Kennebec

PO Box 16,
Augusta, ME 04332

Kennebec Valley Humane Society

10 Pet Haven Lane,
Augusta, ME 04330

We'll also keep you updated on Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Husky

Female, Senior
Jefferson, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Roxy - Longterm Resident's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxy - Longterm Resident

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Tamlin's adoption status with email updates.
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Tamlin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Bowdoin, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Itty Bitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Itty Bitty

Ferret

Female, Young
Rumford, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Milton's adoption status with email updates.
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Milton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Sidney, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Sidney, NY

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