Maine Animal Shelters

110 Shelters

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    Little Wanderers Animal Adoption
    383 Corinth Road
    Hudson, ME 04449

    Located in Penobscot County

    207-327-1422
    Details
    Maine Coonhound Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    1019 Us Rte. 1
    Steuben, ME 04680

    Located in Washington County

    207-546-2436
    Details
    Maine Greyhound Placement Service
    P.O. Box 682
    Bridgton, ME 04009

    Located in Cumberland County

    207-647-8944
    Details
    Maine Humane Center
    279 River Road
    Windham, ME 04062

    Located in Cumberland County

    207-892-8007
    Details
    Maine Lab Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    -
    Windham, ME 04062

    Located in Cumberland County

    207-415-2273
    Details
    Maine State SPCA
    P.O. Box 10
    Windham, ME 04062

    Located in Cumberland County

    800-482-7447
    Details
    Marlee Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 552
    North Berwick, ME 03906

    Located in York County

    207-676-2248
    Details
    Mature Animals for Mature Adults M.A.M.A.
    P.O. Box 94
    Prospect Harbor, ME 04669

    Located in Hancock County

    Details
    Miracle German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Maine
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 245
    Searsmont, ME 04973
    (207) 266-9676
    Details
    New England Labrador Retriever Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Limerick, ME 04048
    Details
    New England Rabbit Sanctuary
    P.O. Box 626
    Boothbay, ME 04537

    Located in Lincoln County

    207-633-0310
    Details
    P.A.W.S.
    Rt. 1 Box 1142
    Woodland, ME 04694

    Located in Washington County

    207-454-8733
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Maine

    Maine has 79 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 14 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Portland has more than any other Maine city, followed by Oxford and Windham. Between them there are dogs and cats of every age and size in Maine, and the right one is rarely the one you set out looking for.

    Maine has 79 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Portland has more than anywhere else in Maine, followed by Oxford, Windham and Edgecomb. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Cumberland, Penobscot and Aroostook counties have the most, though listings reach 14 of Maine's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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