BARBIE-1 was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas, where dogs generally have just 3 days to be saved before they are killed for space. Barbie-1 is spayed, core vaccines, rabies, de-wormed, heartworm tested negative, had monthly preventatives and micro-chipped. She has an estimated date of birth of 23 May 2012 and weighs around 27.00 pounds. She has been listed as a Australian Shepherd Dog Mix.  We have no way of knowing the exact breed, so it is up to individuals to decide what breed they think is most likely.

Barbie-1 is currently on transport and will be arriving at the rescue in Sebec, Maine on Tuesday 12th June 2018, so we are not able to provide any further information or pictures until she has been here a few days. The shelter did tell me that she is amazing, good with all dogs and people. She is calm, loves belly rubs always has a clean kennel

Being a working breed dog, we do prefer families that are familiar with the specific breed, or a working dog breed so that they fully understand that although these dogs are very intelligent, they do require a lot of work in keeping them physically exercised and equally, if not more important mentally stimulated.

​We do not recommend dog parks for several weeks, if not months, it is so very important for families and dogs to form a strong bond and get to know each other before exposing them to the potential dangers of dog parks. Although all GaDaH dogs are very well socialized with other dogs, lots of other dogs have not had the benefit of this socialization and do not always know how to play and act with other dogs. You also do not know the control the other families have over their dogs and you should always have a good recall for your adopted dog before going to dog parks.

Barbie-1 is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550. Canadian adopters need to know that customs charge 15% taxes when entering into Canada. This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food and anything else that is needed.

If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this precious soul a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the APPLICATION tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 2-4 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then you complete and submit the contract, make payment and then we can work out the pick up / transport arrangements.

Please do NOT submit an application if you are not looking to take home a new best friend within the next few weeks.

http://www.giveadogahome-sanantonio.org

BARBIE-1 is LOCATED AT THE RESCUE IN SEBEC, MAINE.  We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Sebec is located just outside the towns of Dover-Foxcroft and Milo (approx 8 miles) and approx 45 miles from Bangor. There are also lots of hotels, motels, pet friendly accommodations  and wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know your new best friend. If there are options to arrange transport, we will work with you to make it happen.