AUBURN – The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has begun accepting donations for the annual garage sale on Novella Street in Lewiston. The dates are Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7.

Items can be dropped off at the Humane Society on Saturdays through August. This will be the only time that items may be dropped off. Items must be salable and in clean condition. No appliances, clothes or shoes will be accepted.

The Humane Society provides a safe haven for approximately 3,600 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area a year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fund-raising events and donations of residents.

The shelter gives back through community services, including animal intake and adoption, animal health services, reuniting people with lost animals, humane education and working with individuals who are disadvantaged or developmentally disabled. The shelter serves 10 municipalities, including Lewiston, Auburn, Turner and Greene, and a total population of more than 90,000 people.

The Humane Society, located at 3312 Hotel Road, is in the middle of a capital campaign to build a new shelter. Those interested in helping can call 786-4713. Anyone interested in volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal can visit the shelter or visit the Web site at www.gahumane.org.