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| Please take an extra moment to visit the special highlighted chessies. Tho not youngsters, they would be great, devoted loving companion dogs who deserve a second chance for the Good Life. |
CONSIDER ADOPTING A SENIOR CHESSIE!
Generally, what you see is what you get. A senior is more settled, habits and behavior pretty well known. The rewards are great on both sides of the equation. This older chessie still has a huge heartful of love to share with his new family and will be most appreciative of the love and attention you give to him. Having to live out a proud life in a kennel situation just is not fair to our wonderful older boys and girls. Many shelters will not accept (or keep alive) these seniors as they are deemed 'unadoptable'. So unfair! These seniors can be some of the best companions you could
ever find. Think on it as you consider adopting a rescued chessie.
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Below is a listing of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers available for rescue.
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Thanks to Steve and Christine of Waldoboro, two of our volunteer Chessie walkers, for some new photos of our special dogs looking for new homes.
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STARR
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- exceptionaly nice 4 yr old, dark brown neutered male. Starr has lost his home due to the economy - no fault of his own. His shots are up-to-date. Well trained, loving family dog who is not sure what has happened to him. He rides great- no barking at passing people or vehicles. Definitely a nice family dog that should find the right home very quickly.
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BEAR
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 - very nice year and half neutered male Chessie - shots up-to-date, on heartworm preventative, Bear is a sweetie - he would prefer to be the only dog in the home; he rides well and will make a great companion, indoors and out.
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JESSE
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- Handsome almost 4 yr old neutered male. Jesse is a beautiful sedge, about 85 pounds, shots up to date and in very good health. Earlier in his short life Jesse had major repair to both rear legs and is completely recovered, no sign of his surgeries. Jesse would do best in a home without toddlers - he is very friendly and agreeable. A nice companion dog who will be devoted to his new family.
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FUDGE
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- Very nice almost 2 yr old neutered male. Fudge is light brown, 97 pounds, neutered and shots up-to-date. Fudge is another big boy who would do best without toddlers in his space. He takes just a little time to warm up to new people, then will interact and be a good buddy.
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SASSY
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- A lovely trim California girl - Sassy is about 6 yrs old, medium brown, 70 pounds and very athletic. Her shots are up-to-date, spayed, micro-chipped and ready for her forever home. Sassy is a very smart girl who will be a devoted companion and really appreciate her own home again.
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LIBBY
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- A lovely, well bred dark brown 2 year old girl. Libby is up to date on her shots, weighs about 68 pounds, and wants to be the Alpha dog in the home. Actually, she would be best as the only dog with a Chessie-wise family. Libby is very pretty and would make the right couple a life-long friend.
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JACK
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 - A great, friendly 1 yr old neutered male... about 70 pounds, brown, up to date on shots and good with children - what better can one find in our rescue world? Jack would dearly love to have his own family to take care of and would benefit from additional obedience classes to add to his othrewise good character. Please, make a point of coming to visit Jack, take him out for a walk.
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HAILEY
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 - Lovely 3 yr old Chessie lab mix - Hailey's time was up in the shelter. Hearing what a great girl she is, we found her a ride to Safe Harbor, and surely she will fit into a loving home very nicely. She's been spayed, shots are up to date and she gets along with other dogs - loves to run with a whole group for her morning exercise. Just a beautiful girl in every way.
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MOLLY BROWN
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- Here is a lovely 9 yr old, spayed female that does not look 9 - dark brown, very fit and lively. Miss Molly has been a family dog, and through no fault of her own needs another family to give her love to. A really nice Chessie girl - with much love to give. Her shots are updated, micro chipped and ready to settle into a new home.
 
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HUNTER
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 - very handsome, dark brindle/brown, neutered 3 yr old boy. Hunter is a true Chessie, but is willing to learn and take on the project of a new family to care for. Hunter would do best with a Chessie-wise family, and a continuation of his obedience classes. He is about 90 pounds, shots up-to-date and loves being outdoors.
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SUZIE
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 - An exceptionally sweet little girl, about 45 pounds. Suzie is not full blooded Chessie, but she is truly a lovely girl who would be a velcro dog and give much in return for a new home and person to love. Another that has just arrived from the south who barely escaped being sent over the Bridge. She's spayed, and shots are up to date.
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ANNA
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 - a dear little 50 pound senior, deadgrass, a bit sober but oh, so sweet. We know nothing about her past, but she surely is deserving of a new forever home. She's on some meds for arthritis pain and is doing very well, wagging and enjoying walks in the grass. She could be 10 years or a couple years older, but would love a quiet, loving home.
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COPPER
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-A big, well bred, handsome fellow, 5 years old, light brown with a small white blaze on his chest. Copper has been neutered and is up-to-date on his shots. He definitely is a man's dog, and that man should be a Chessie-wise person. He needs a home with no small children and some room and time to exercise regularly. Copper will respond and bond well with a man he can trust; a very special....Chessie".
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AMBER(2)
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 - a nice 9 yr old spayed female - up to date on shots. Amber prefers to be the only dog in the home. She is quite anxious about thunderstorms. However, she has lots of love to give to a person with a quiet life style.... she would be a devoted companion, loving walks and just hanging out with her person... rides, too.
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TRIDENT
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 - an 8 yr old blind boy is back with us - Trident is a former police/drug dog with a nice history until his eyes began to fail. Now he is without any sight, but does very well finding his way around and coping day to day. He really enjoys a leisurely walk outside in the pastures. He also loves to ride. Shots are up- to- date, microchipped, neutered, he is dark brown about 85 pounds of real nice chessie. A blind dog is hardly more care than one with sight - a fenced area, or walk on lead, of course, would be required. Otherwise, Trident does just fine. He deserves his own place to shine again. |
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DILLON
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 - 2 years old, neutered and shots up-to-date, micro chipped, 70 pounds, light brown. Dillon is an amazing athlete, a great leaper, and an extremely quick runner. He could be a great companion for an active family with room to run, or possibly for someone interested in agility, flyball, or other dog sports, as he is anxious to have a "job" to do. He is eager to learn, and high on energy, as he is still really just a youngster. He is looking for that special person or family that he can bond to.
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MISHA
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 - a lovely, smart, young looking 8 yr old spayed female. Dark deadgrass, shots up-to-date, microchipped and just waiting for the right home to move into. Misha is a very pretty girl who would do best in a home of older children.
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MOCHA
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 - Here is our 'clown dog' - Mocha is a very independent spirit - loves having a farm to roam and care for. He was good with children, but not so great with other dogs in his space. His first life was hard, so he missed the puppyhood training that is so critical in a good dog's life. Mocha is about 85 pounds, dark brown, shots-up-to-date and microchipped, neutered. He's a happy-go-lucky boy. Not to ever be tied out again!
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SUNNY
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- A sweet 10 year old male deadgrass. Sunny is the cleanest dog we know - yes, he sheds, but that is minor. He is neutered, shots up-to-date, micro-chipped. Sunny has been at Safe Harbor a while - adopted 2x, but gets possessive of his new home and people. Thus, he will need a strong minded individual to let him know he does not need to take care of the door - he does not act 10 - very frisky for his age and size - a good 95 pounds.
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BUDDY
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- a 6 yr old dark brown neutered male Chessie - Buddy has been with us quite a while now and has always been protective of his space and fearful of new people coming into it, so needs ongoing socialization and obedience training. We have been working with Buddy on these areas and he has shown some notable progress. He still will require a person that will continue with his training, and that he can trust and bond to. He's extremely intelligent and has coped with his life in our rescue program very well. We would not put Buddy in a home with small children as he has never experienced them. A solitary person, with a quiet social life and room for him/her and BUddy to play and train would be the ideal home. A truly handsome Chessie - in the prime of his life and so deserving of another chance.
This is Buddy swimming - loving his outing with his special friend, Steve.
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GRIFFY
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 A loving, sweet small brown spayed female. Griffy never had a life - now at age 7 she is still hoping for the right person to see her great qualities - especially her willingness to give completely of her devotion. She is sparse of coat, but on checking thyroid, all is normal... Griffy is one that really deserves that second chance.
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ZEKE
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very sweet 4 year old neutered male. Zeke is deaf, apparently since birth. This special
needs dog is looking for that special person to understand him and keep him safe.
Has been with children - but concern about possessive attitude of food, etc. with
other dogs. Zeke will need to be in a home with no small children or other dogs. He
responds to some hand signals - is gentle of mouth when taking food from hand; he
will amuse himself with his toys - a very good youngster..... but still a lot of puppy.
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AMY
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 Amy
came to Safe Harbor 3 years ago, grew up in a puppy mill. She is a 72# spayed
deadgrass but extremely shy, especially of men. However, in a quiet home, especially
female, Amy would come along nicely. She can smile and enjoy a belly rub—no aggression
at all! Amy is about 9 yrs old, but looks very young! Amy has come a long way towards accepting interaction with people since she has been at Safe Harbor. A real sweetie!
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| Chesapeake Safe Harbor welcomes calls and emails
with questions specific to each dog. Each adoption is an individual situation; generalizing
cannot cover each case. We want to meet prospective families, their children, other
dogs ... doing your homework is vital in making a good choice. |
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MEMORIES
You've left your footprints on our hearts and we shall not forget you -
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EMMA - Dear Emma was the sweetest senior girl, and so ill - she enjoyed many visitors in our office and seemed to thrive on the attention, the walks, brushings, baths, etc. that were part of her life with us. Her heartworm condition and other health issues were just too much for her to continue. Surely she left us with a thankful heart for her friends in the south that helped her on her way to us.
Cody - Much loved companion of Adrian for nearly 4 years - now joining his big sister, Tess at the Bridge. He will be greatly missed - such an agreeable, fun fellow, who loved to swim in the ocean and cuddle on the couch.
Bailey- a sweet big southern boy who found his own special place in a western Maine home, finally put weight on his big frame (a loving home did the trick) and shared all his love for a couple short years.
Murphy- he gave his adoptive family 5 nice years, and left such a good feeling it opened their hearts to adopt another Chessie - surely he is smiling down on them.
Brewster- One of our more special Chessies - his life ended much too soon and he leaves exceptional, loving memories with his people as he was responsible for saving his man's life as a fire broke out in their home one night.
Lucy- Sushi-For these 2 sweet senior girls Chesapeake Safe Harbor was their final forever home.... they enjoyed their outings, baths and special times here until age and serious health issues over took them.. Blindness didn't slow little Sushi down, but her hind quarters did fail her. Miss Lucy was game for a walk or swim right to the end, but just could not go on. Always so thankful for attention and treats, neither of these sweeties every complained or gave any sign of unhappiness - such inspirations they were each new day! May they find sound bodies and freedom to play as they wish on the other side of the Bridge.
Ginger- Best friend and companion to John for nearly 9 years - also, "mother" to his son Daryn. Ginger, John and Daryn learned much together - all held together with a loving, caring relationship . Tho she will be terribly missed, great memories remain, and she surely took a lot of love over the Bridge with her.
Dozer- A sweet additon to the life of Keirsten and Simon - "He was such a blessing and such a great dog to us during the time we had him.... we loved him like our child. .... the house just doesn't feel the same without him here. ... My deepest regret is that we didn't find him sooner....."
Java - thought you'd like to see a pic of Java doing what she loved best. I know you can appreciate how much we loved her. She had a tremendous spirit. Almost human
Asa aka Angel -We have never had a dog win over our hearts so quickly nor fit into our routine so nicely. I will never regret taking him and taking care of him when he needed us. He was affectionate and loving until the end.
Sadie - the sweetest girl whose life was just too short - was a great companion to Luke and all at the 'farm'.
Casey - adopted as a senior, enjoyed more than a year as a loved companion on an island in Maine.
Zeus - a wonderful constant companion whose passing left a great hole in his lady's life. He loved all he met, and the feelings were always mutual.
Hudson - he had 3 years as a wonderful companion, and is sadly missed. All our rescues should have such fine homes.
Gus - After an unknown first life, Gus enjoyed a good 3 years as a beloved family companion.
PIPER - a sweet little waif that came to us with some baggage, but was adopted and loved by her very understanding man who always made allowances for her, kept her safe and provided her with her own swimming pool!!! They certainly had a 'mutual admiration' society and she had to have the best memories to take with her over the Bridge.
HENRY - came into rescue as a senior with a few health issues. However, he charmed his wonderful foster family and proved that a big dog can still be a gentle, loving companion.
BUDDY - another senior when he came to us carrying his own bit of 'baggage'. As his time neared to cross over the Bridge, he left with much love and caring by Brittany, a student volunteer at Safe Harbor. She lovingly brushed Buddy, sang special words in his ear and just gave him a loving farewell.
DUKE aka ARNOLD - earned the unending love of his lady who worked extremely hard to help him become a social companion. Once a stray, he knew nothing but love for his last 4 years!
BONNIE - was best pal to her wonderful adoptive man for nearly 7 years.
CLANCY - came into Safe Harbor as a rather difficult boy, found his forever home in PA and learned to be a great fellow, thanks to his caring & patient man.
JAKE - Best friend and loving companion to one of our senior friends who loved him so she adopted a second Jake to fill that empty spot.
TORY - gave 11 wonderful years to her adopted family after being 'thrown away' as a youngster.
SHAWNEE - came into Rescue at age 10 then was adopted by one of our volunteers walking Chessies so Shawnee finished the last nearly 3 years of her life in a loving family as we would wish for all our Chessies.
JAKE (1) - He brought so much love and comfort to his lady, and she to him. He will be sadly missed, always.
HANNAH - adopted as a senior, she brought much love to her family.
COCO - Sadly missed by her family who knew her to be the smartest, sweetest & most independent dog they'd ever met! Coco had a lot of changes and twists in her life, yet coped very well.
JESSIE - A great senior Chessie adopted by one of our local Seniors and the
two spent many fine years together.
BRIDGET - a sweetie who enjoyed nearly 8 years with her loving, adopted family.
LEAH - our saddest Chessie story that has not been completely put to rest yet. Our Leah story will soon be added to our site.
BARNEY - a sweet old gentleman who just loved to hang out, enjoy a good meal and be talked to and scratched. One of the good old boys, for sure.
CHESSIE DARLIN '- was a sweet little old lady chessie when she arrived at Safe Harbor and spent 2 birthdays with us - always prancing along on her walks, loving to have her meals picnic style - out in the exercise area. 14-1/2 years and full of spunk always - she enjoyed her special cot and watching all the Safe Harbor garden and dog activities out her window when not actually out herself.
SUZY - "She was the perfect dog for us..... We could not have had a nicer dog-presence."
JAGGER - a wonderful, loving chessie adopted at a senior age who became the 'best dog' his new lady had ever had. "He is the Best gift that I have ever gotten myself" as she wrote at the holiday time of adoption.
WOODY
- a very special boy whose last 6 months in his Vermont heaven with his chosen man
made his life whole.
CHESSIE - coming into the rescue world as a senior and made her foster family
her own for her last 3-1/2 yrs, as if she had always been there, proof-positive of
how well these Chesapeakes really can be rehomed and attach themselves to another
family.
TOBY, one of our very special boys who has taken a piece of my heart with him.
MOLLY - the sweetest chessie girl we have known. She may have had a crippled
body, but her attitude, spunk and soul were perfection. She'll always have a special
place in the hearts of all who knew her at Safe Harbor.
THUNDER - a true gentle giant - Thunder never complained, even though his body
was failing him - he was always ready to accompany us around the kennel, cuddle on
his big bed and talk volumes with his soft eyes. Thunder will remain one of our very
special Safe Harbor chessies - a dear gentleman!
NICKY - brought much happiness to his lady who had not had a dog before.
SIENNA - our 'rags to riches' rescue who formed a mutual admiration society with
her new family for over 2 years. One of our nicest of success stories.
HANNAH - whose last 4 years enriched the family that adopted her
FINNEGAN - Poor deaf boy - could not quite understand life.
PEPPER - who never had a real life, but was always so happy. Her lymphoma was
very swift growing.
MULLIGAN - wonderful boy who took his insulin shot with cookies! Then seizures
overtook his life.
JESSIE - another whose life was a tragedy of sadness, but was so happy for
her walks and interaction with us. Her bone cancer took over much too quickly.
JAKE, who spent his last 7 years as playmate and companion to 2 fine boys
in Friendship, Maine.
CASSI - one of our special needs girls
LUCY - the sweetest little lady that brought much joy to her new family
for too short a time
DEE-DEE- who brought 3 fine years of affection to her second family.
BARNEY - was the "Teddy Bear" to a wonderful family for his last
15 months, enjoying all the family activities a chessie wants to be a part of.
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