Bangor Humane Society

693 Mount Hope Avenue Bangor, Maine 04401

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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Bangor Humane Society in Bangor, ME

Bangor Humane Society is a nonprofit serving over 200 communities across northern and eastern Maine, and has been matching people with pets since 1869. Located in Bangor, Maine, in Penobscot County, it operates alongside 7 other animal shelters and rescues in the county and sits about 3 miles southwest of downtown Bangor. The shelter facilitates the human-animal bond by re-homing and rehabilitating homeless dogs, cats, and small animals through adoption, with programs including foster care, barn buddies, and adoption options for pets with FeLV or FIV. It reports adopting, reuniting, or transferring out 96% of the animals in its care, reflecting its commitment to finding every pet a loving home.

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Adopting from Bangor Humane Society

Adoption process

Prospective adopters fill out an adoption application describing their household and lifestyle, then visit the shelter to meet approved animals (dog-to-dog visits and landlord checks are required, with veterinary checks required in some cases); finalizing an adoption takes 15-30 minutes and requires photo ID, payment, and applicants to be over 18.

Service area: Over 200 communities in northern and eastern Maine
County: Penobscot County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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