The Kennebec Valley Humane Society

168 Leighton Road Augusta, Maine 04330

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

The Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter in Augusta, ME

Augusta Shelters

(207) 626-3491 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Today
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

The Kennebec Valley Humane Society in Augusta, ME

The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is located at 168 Leighton Road in Augusta, Maine, about 25 miles southwest of Lewiston. This humane society believes in creating a kinder community by nurturing the animal-human bond, with a mission to enrich lives by placing animals for adoption in loving homes where they can thrive on kindness and care, supporting the potential in every animal through healing, hope, and second chances. KVHS offers dogs, cats, and pocket pets for adoption, and its programs include volunteering, fostering, and a pet food pantry to support animals and families in the community. The shelter is open for adoption visits Monday and Tuesday from 12:00–4:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from The Kennebec Valley Humane Society

Adoption process

Adoptions are same-day (no reservations or holds); renters need landlord permission, resident dogs must have a meet-and-greet with the prospective dog, and all household members must agree to and meet the pet before adopting.