Local shelters like the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and the Animal Welfare Society are always looking for people willing to foster animals, donate items or take dogs on ‘dates.’
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Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
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Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
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Afghanistan rescue dogs settle in to life in Maine after 7,000-mile journey
Thirteen dogs from Kabul arrived in Woolwich, where they now seek forever homes. Though the 7,000-mile journey was far from easy, volunteers deem the effort “a championing success.”
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Pet rescues in Fryeburg, Woolwich helping take nearly 300 dogs and cats from halfway around the world
Veterinarian Monique Kramer of Fryeburg will house 3 dogs at her Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue.
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A tearful Jon Stewart said his dog died. Donations flooded the shelter it came from.
More than $35,000 has poured in since Monday night, and hundreds of people have fulfilled a wish list for shelter supplies.
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Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap
A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.
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Skowhegan animal shelter has gone to the dogs — and cats — so push begins for new building
The Somerset Humane Society at 123 Middle Road is aging, cramped and no longer suitable for its operations, so with an infusion of money from the Somerset County Commissioners, the society is pushing for a replacement facility.
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Rescued beagles finding new homes, doing well in Maine
Interest in adopting the 100 dogs, who are among 4,000 saved from a Virginia facility, is high but shelters say the process takes time.
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The beagles have landed: 100 rescued dogs headed to new homes in Maine
The dogs are among 4,000 saved from a Virginia facility that planned to sell them to animal testing labs.