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Animal Welfare · Calais

For the pets
around Calais.

Find animal shelters, pet food support, adoption services, and lower-cost veterinary resources in or around Calais.

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Animal welfare resources around Calais

Local listings and statewide options. Contact the organization before visiting.

  • Shelters & adoption

    PAWS Brave Hearts

    368 South Street, Calais, ME 04619

    PAWS Brave Hearts provides care and adoption services for dogs and cats in Washington County.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    PAWS Brave Hearts provides care and adoption services for dogs and cats in Washington County; contact the shelter for current availability.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Veterinary help

    Help Fix ME

    Statewide support

    Low-cost spay/neuter program for eligible cats and eligible large mixed-breed or pitbull-mix dogs. The program is not accepting new applications because current funding is committed. Helps reduce pet overpopulation.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    New applications are paused because current funding is committed. When applications reopen, applicants may qualify if they receive or are eligible for Food Stamps, TANF, SSI, or SSDI. Vouchers can be used at participating veterinary clinics across Maine.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Veterinary help

    Community Spay-Neuter Clinic

    Statewide support

    Provides affordable cat spay/neuter services in Topsham and mobile clinics in Waterville. Affordable sterilization surgery for cats with additional vaccines available. Located in Topsham, serving communities across the state.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    By appointment; book online.
    Who this helps
    Open to all pet owners. Low-cost pricing for everyone. No income restrictions for basic services.

    Confirm details with the organization.

Listings may include nearby communities. Contact the organization to confirm its current location, hours, and who it serves.

Before you call or visit.

Shelters, food programs, and clinics offer different kinds of help.

  1. Ask about your animal

    Confirm which species, sizes, and services the program handles. Ask about appointments and current capacity.

  2. Check cost and funding

    A low-cost clinic is not always free. Ask about fees, assistance requirements, and whether funding is currently available.

  3. Plan for the visit

    Ask what records, carrier, leash, or other supplies to bring. For a sick or injured pet, contact a veterinarian directly.