LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will open its doors for an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.

The society is encouraging area residents to take a closer look at the role their animal shelter plays in enhancing the quality of life in the community by stopping by to visit the animals and find out how to can get involved with the shelter.

There are many ways to help the shelter: attend the open house event, offer a donation of needed supplies, spread the word about responsible pet ownership, volunteer time at the shelter or at one of the shelter’s special events, report animal cruelty and neglect in the community or choose a pet from among the animals being cared for at the humane society.

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave. For more information, call the shelter at 783-2311 or visit the Web site at www.gahumane.org.