Meet Maverick.

Santa Barbara, CA · 5 years 2 months · German Shepherd Dog (medium coat)

Listed since Aug 30, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 26, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Maverick - An Absolute Hidden Gem Starting To ShineWhen Maverick first came to the shelter as a stray, he was terrified and absolutely shut down. With plenty of love and compassion from the shelter staff and volunteers, he quickly came out of his shell and is now adored by everyone. He is a brave boy for giving us the chance to show him that people can be good. Maverick can be nervous at first, but once you earn his trust, he loves you like no other. Cuddles from Maverick feel so much more special because he’s showing you that despite this scary world, you make him feel safe. Maverick is currently working on his leash skills and is actively getting better every day. He can be nervous around other dogs and people, but he is actively learning to move past his fear. He is a playful boy who is happy to make new pup and people friends when they respect his boundaries. Maverick’s Wish List: ?A loving person who wants to get to know him?Chicken treats, Chicken, ChickenX2

RescueGroups record ID: 22747632

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.