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Shelters & Rescues in Maine

We’ve assessed 7 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

Silver-rated in Maine

6 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)

CumberlandSILVERA Second Chance for Every Cat HART of Maine is a dedicated no-kill cat shelter and adoption center committed to providing refuge, comfort, and comprehensive medical attention to surrendered, abandoned

Protectors of Animal Lives Society (PALS)

WinthropSILVERP.A.L.S. is a no-kill cat shelter that began in 1980 as a non-profit, charitable organization. No public funds support this organization. P.A.L.S. is supported by memberships, fund-raising, memorial

Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County

ThomastonSILVERThe mission of Pope Memorial Humane Society is to ensure the compassionate care, treatment, and placement of companion animals in transition and enrich the lives of pets and people in our community.

The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter

CherryfieldSILVERThe Ark, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the care of homeless, unwanted or displaced animals, provides shelter and care to all admitted animals until appropriate placement can be

Safe Haven Humane Society

WellsSILVEROur Mission Safe Haven Humane Society provides a compassionate sanctuary for abused, abandoned, and unwanted feline companions. We are dedicated to promoting humane treatment and responsible pet care

The Animal Welfare Society

KennebunkSILVERAnimal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their fam

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Cumberland

1 organization

Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)
CumberlandSILVERA Second Chance for Every Cat HART of Maine is a dedicated no-kill cat shelter and adoption center committed to providing refuge, comfort, and comprehensive medical attention to surrendered, abandoned

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Kennebec

1 organization

Protectors of Animal Lives Society (PALS)
WinthropSILVERP.A.L.S. is a no-kill cat shelter that began in 1980 as a non-profit, charitable organization. No public funds support this organization. P.A.L.S. is supported by memberships, fund-raising, memorial

Knox

1 organization

Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County
ThomastonSILVERThe mission of Pope Memorial Humane Society is to ensure the compassionate care, treatment, and placement of companion animals in transition and enrich the lives of pets and people in our community.

Piscataquis

1 organization

Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue
SebecBRONZEGive a Dog a Home Rescue is a small home based animal rescue helping save as many German Shepherd and all breed Dogs as possible.

Washington

1 organization

The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter
CherryfieldSILVERThe Ark, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the care of homeless, unwanted or displaced animals, provides shelter and care to all admitted animals until appropriate placement can be

York

2 organizations

Safe Haven Humane Society
WellsSILVEROur Mission Safe Haven Humane Society provides a compassionate sanctuary for abused, abandoned, and unwanted feline companions. We are dedicated to promoting humane treatment and responsible pet care
The Animal Welfare Society
KennebunkSILVERAnimal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their fam