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Animal Welfare · Machias

For the pets
around Machias.

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

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Animal welfare resources around Machias

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

  • Shelters & adoptionVeterinary help

    PAWS Brave Hearts

    368 South Street, Calais, ME 04619

    No-kill animal shelter with adoption, pet food assistance, low-cost spay/neuter, and trap-neuter-return for community cats.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Fri–Sun 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Who this helps
    Open to Washington County residents. Spay/neuter by appointment.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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  • Veterinary help

    Help Fix ME

    Statewide support

    State-run low-cost spay/neuter program for cats and dogs. Vouchers available for qualifying Maine pet owners to use at participating veterinarians statewide. Helps reduce pet overpopulation.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call 1-800-367-1317 or email [email protected]
    Who this helps
    Available to Maine residents who qualify based on income or receive public assistance (MaineCare, SNAP, SSI, etc.). Vouchers can be used at participating veterinary clinics across Maine.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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  • Pet food

    Spectrum Generations AniMeals

    Statewide support

    Free pet food delivered to homebound seniors alongside Meals on Wheels. Keeps seniors and their companion animals together.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Delivered with Meals on Wheels schedule
    Who this helps
    Homebound seniors receiving Meals on Wheels.

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

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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.