Animal shelters, adoption services, foster programs, pet food banks, and low-cost veterinary care across Maine. Because pets are family too.
Animal Refuge League
No-kill animal shelter caring for 4,000+ animals annually. Adoption, foster programs, low-cost spay/neuter clinic, vaccination clinics, and pet food bank for families in need. Founded in 1911 by Maine Governor Percival Baxter.
Bangor Humane Society
Eastern Maine's largest animal shelter with adoption, surrender services, low-cost spay/neuter, and a pet food pantry for families struggling to feed their pets. Open-admission shelter accepting all animals regardless of condition.
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Open-admission shelter serving Androscoggin County with adoption, foster, low-cost spay/neuter, and the Fetchin' Food pet food bank. No-appointment pet food assistance for families struggling to feed their animals.
Kennebec Valley Humane Society
Animal shelter serving Kennebec County with adoption, foster care, low-cost veterinary clinics, and community outreach. Compassionate shelter providing second chances for dogs, cats, and small animals.
Animal Welfare Society
Full-service animal welfare organization with adoption, low-cost veterinary clinic, pet food bank, and community programs. Their Barbara Bush Community Veterinary Clinic provides affordable vet care for income-qualifying pet owners.
Maine Department of Agriculture, Animal Welfare
State-run low-cost spay/neuter program for cats and dogs. Vouchers available for qualifying Maine pet owners to use at participating veterinarians statewide. Helps reduce pet overpopulation.
Community Spay-Neuter Clinic
High-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic serving Maine. Affordable sterilization surgery for cats with additional vaccines available. Located in Topsham, serving communities across the state.
Misfits Rehab
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center caring for injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals. Provides medical treatment and rehabilitation with the goal of releasing healthy animals back into the wild. Community-funded, no government support.
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
Free pet food and supplies for anyone struggling to feed their pets. Open three days per week. Also partners with Meals on Wheels to deliver pet food to homebound seniors.
Kommunity Kritters
Free pet food pantry serving Lewiston's Tree Streets neighborhood and beyond. Food and supplies for cats, dogs, and small animals. Also connects owners with low-cost spay/neuter.
Eastern Area Agency on Aging
Free pet food program for low-income seniors age 60+ who need help feeding their companion animals. Distributes through 26 locations across Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties.
South Parish Congregational Church
Free pet food pantry for pet owners who have fallen on hard times. Open one Saturday per month. No proof of income required.