The Minnis Sanctuary

10/15/2026

Tiny Bed Hog Seeks Long-Term Relationship 💘
Meet Shorty | Petite | Single | Emotionally available
Looking for: A committed human with good belly-rubbing skills and an appreciation for long walks around the neighborhood.
About me: I’m a happy little old lady(though not too old at 8 years) and I am right around 17 lbs with an excellent sassy wiggle waggle and a strong belief that beds are meant to be shared—although I may have a generous interpretation of the word shared aka she takes up the whole space😂
Green flags: House trained. Crate comfortable. Good with cats. Excellent appetite. Experienced in the ways of indoor living. Communicates my boundaries politely. Thrilled to see you when you come home. Still plenty of energy to be silly and playful, and I love to make you laugh!
Love languages: Belly rubs, quality time, and food. Any food. All food. I even take my medications like you’ve just handed me bacon. (Apparently I’m on a diet, a decision made entirely without my consent.)
Seeking: Someone ready to settle down who appreciates affection, companionship, and a lady who knows what she wants. Must be willing to share the bed. Please note that “share” is a term I use loosely.
No casual flings. No unattended snacks.
Shorty is looking for forever. Swipe right. ❤️
Apply to meet her, today!

https://form.jotform.com/241957474861166

10/13/2026

Introducing the goober of the century, 3yr old, 20 pound, Ripple❤️ before you instantly fall in love with him(though I know it’s hard looking at him) Ripple is looking for a specific home. We ask that you fully read his bio and think about if you are able to give him the life that he needs and deserves, or if you are only applying because he’s cute.
Yes, Ripple is a dachshund, and he falls under the typical personality of dachshunds, but he also went through the trauma of losing his home and family after they decided to rehome him. Baby boy arrived to us emaciated, having never gone to the vet, and still intact. Since then he has gotten up-to-date with his vaccines, has been neutered, is on preventatives, and at a healthy weight. However, this boy, is a classic overthinker/worrier, and lets his anxiety run rampant. He needs a mama who is ready to make him their entire world, and is either retired or works from home and will let him lay in your lap during work. He would absolutely live inside your skin if it were possible, and forget going to the bathroom alone🤣He needs someone kind, patient, caring and loving. Someone who’s going to take the time to make sure that he feels safe in the world, help him grow and get confident on a timeline that matches him, not what you want him to be. He’s extremely smart and being VERY food motivated, and will be a wonderful training partner. Ripple is fantastic with other dogs, has NO issues with cats, and is a little bit confused and intimidated by chickens🤣 He’s playful, very silly, and is made from love❤️ He sleeps under the covers, cuddled up, and wakes up in the morning with gentle kisses. He will not present well, and will bark and bark at you until you offer him treats, then the tides will turn, and he will be your best friend forever!
A fenced in yard would be ideal, as he can be a flight risk when he’s afraid. If you have the biggest heart, loving arms, a warm lap, a quiet life, and you would like to take a step forward in meeting/adopting this precious baby boy, please send in an application!

https://form.jotform.com/241957474861166

10/11/2026

We have 14 hours to vote to keep Fox in the competition before the next round starts! Please vote for him today, so he moves up and has a better chance! Remember you CAN, vote once a day for free, and you can buy extra votes as well! Fox and Phineas were adopted this summer and are both thriving! Their dad loves them so much, and we are so grateful knowing that they never have to worry about full bellies, having a cozy bed to sleep in, or their favorite toy, or the comfort of each other. They are happy❤️
After surviving Texas, Fox blind on the street, Phineas, unable to hear well, made their way to Maine, got the medical care that they needed, found their perfect forever home, and now all they ask of us and you, is to
PLEASE VOTE FOR US!!

Please vote for my pet in the Top Pets competition 🤩 https://TopPets.com/v/gp6d2h

10/10/2026

Meet the brightest, joyous, goofy, spitfire, Carlie! This active year and a half year old(40 pound) young girl, cannot believe her good luck, after arriving here in Maine, and waiting for her forever family! She is excellent with dogs(any and all sizes and energies) cats, and kids(though we recommend dog savvy kids who don’t mind getting knocked into while playing with a exuberant and wiggly Carlie🤣). This lady is so funny, and in one session with Carly, learned how to sit(in her own way) and flirt for treats. She is highly food motivated, and extremely smart, which sets her up nicely for you to do training with her! She would absolutely love a household that is ready and able to explore Maine, going on outdoor adventures, and ending the day curled up on the couch for some good old-fashioned snuggles, and your favorite TV show. She’d probably love to have other dogs to play with, and would love to join your pack!
Though it may be a little hard to tell in pictures, once you meet her in person, you will be absolutely stunned by how beautiful she is, and how unique she is! The beautiful Gray coloring, is matched in her beautiful gray/green eyes🥹 if you’d like to meet this, spunky good girl, please send in your application!!

https://form.jotform.com/241957474861166

10/06/2026

Fox and Phineas were adopted this summer to the most lovely person who loves them exactly for who they are and gives them the most incredible life!
Fox is blind, and Phineas is mostly deaf, and together they make up best friends/a team/a siblingship🥹
Please vote vote VOTE for them❤️🤞🏽
You get one free vote a day, and you can buy extra votes to help push him to first place to help keep him in the competition! We have one day to get him into first place, so he can stay in the competition for the next round! So don’t forget to vote every day!

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10/05/2026

Meet our GORGEOUS Rosebud!
This four year old, Dobby eared, 50 lb goober is a total sweetheart❤️She is an easy to handle dog, LOVES smooches, and 10/10 zoomies that make you cackle with laughter while she’s going! Unlike other dogs who like to be jumpy, she’s got complete respect for all four on the floor and does not jump at all. Her favorite snack are acorns of all things😂yet another good example of the silly personality that inhabits this gal! Rosebud is good with dogs(we require a meet and greet of any potential dog siblings) who are either smaller or bigger than she is, but she seems to not like dogs the same size as her🙄talk about quirky🤦🏻‍♀️We do think she has lived in a home before and is respectful of home living and she would really love love to find her forever home! Her forever home however DOES need to be cat free. And older kids who are ready to play without being too small without being knocked over by her exuberance😂Her favorite person at the sanctuary is a 14 year old🥰
If you take the time to meet this gal, you’ll be charmed by her expressive ears, kisses and silly antics! Apply to meet Rosebud, today!

10/02/2026

Time for another happily ever after adoption story! Bluejay was not listed publicly yet, but was ready and we knew this would be a beautiful match… and it sure is🥹🥰🥳congratulations to his family! I want to thank The Minnis Sanctuary for finding this special doggie ROSCO P COALTRAIN. When I was approved and had my call with their adoption coordinator, I wasn’t expecting to meet him that same day, but after telling her what I was looking for in a dog, she told me there a dog she’s fostering (he fits everything you are looking for) and would I like to meet him. We got in car drove to Freeport couldn’t wait to see him. We went in a room he was very anxious and scared, and barking, but excited, so I sat on floor to meet him I was not thinking he was the one waited until he calmed down and Bob gave him a treat and then Rosco jumped into his lap and that stole my heart. He’s a great dog for my family he’s smart,loving,minds good, learns fast, we just love him!

10/01/2026

Tiny Bed Hog Seeks Long-Term Relationship 💘
Meet Shorty | Petite | Single | Emotionally available
Looking for: A committed human with good belly-rubbing skills and an appreciation for long walks around the neighborhood.
About me: I’m a happy little old lady(though not too old at 8 years) and I am right around 17 lbs with an excellent sassy wiggle waggle and a strong belief that beds are meant to be shared—although I may have a generous interpretation of the word shared aka she takes up the whole space😂
Green flags: House trained. Crate comfortable. Good with cats. Excellent appetite. Experienced in the ways of indoor living. Communicates my boundaries politely. Thrilled to see you when you come home.
Love languages: Belly rubs, quality time, and food. Any food. All food. I even take my medications like you’ve just handed me bacon. (Apparently I’m on a diet, a decision made entirely without my consent.)
Seeking: Someone ready to settle down who appreciates affection, companionship, and a lady who knows what she wants. Must be willing to share the bed. Please note that “share” is a term I use loosely.
No casual flings. No unattended snacks.
Shorty is looking for forever. Swipe right. ❤️
Just for context on the cone, she is healing from surgery on her foot! It will not affect the rest of her life, and she’s doing great! Apply to meet her, today!

10/01/2026

Resharing Lucky just in case he’s LUCKY enough for his forever family to see him and apply!

https://form.jotform.com/241957474861166

09/29/2026

!Time for another happily ever after adoption story!

We had been thinking about adding another member to our family for some time. We needed a dog who was good with other dogs, kids, and cats… which can sometimes be hard to come by… but we were willing to be patient and keep our hopes high!
We found the Minnis Sanctuary on Petfinder and immediately reached out about a dog that caught our eye. Unfortunately for us, she was already in the process of being adopted by her forever family, but we were so happy for them! We explained what we were looking for, and they asked if we would be interested in a dog who was in the process of being posted but hadn’t been yet. We were open-minded and agreed.
Once we laid eyes on Rosie, Lil was sold. There was no going back, and we immediately knew we wanted to meet her. In person, she was even more perfect than we could have hoped for. Shiloh, our first dog, strongly agreed and seemed to know right away that she would be his bestest friend.
Weeks later, Rosie has made our house a home. The kids think she’s a dream, and she seems to think the same of them! She and Shiloh play for HOURS and then rest side by side, making them an inseparable pair. The kitties have accepted her as the biggest kitty they’ve ever seen and even give her nose boops and plenty of love when they’re around.
We truly feel so blessed to have her and will never go back to life without our sweet girl. ❤️


These stories remind us of how important rescue is, and how grateful we are for our foster family’s! If you’d like to join our team, reach out, and help us change lives!