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around Portland.

Animal welfare resources around Portland

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

• Shelters & adoption

  Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

  217 Landing Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092

  No-kill animal shelter caring for 4,000+ animals annually. Adoption, foster programs, low-cost spay/neuter clinic, vaccination clinics, and pet food bank for families in need. Founded in 1911 by Maine Governor Percival Baxter.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Mon-Tue, Thu 11 AM - 5 PM; Fri 11 AM - 6 PM; Sat-Sun 10 AM - 4 PM; Wed closed

  Who this helps

  Open to the general public. Adoption available to anyone who completes an application. Low-cost spay/neuter services available to income-qualifying pet owners. Pet food pantry and Ani-Meals on Wheels serve community members in need. ARLGP serves 15 communities in Southern Maine.

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• Pet food

  ARLGP Pet Food Pantry

  217 Landing Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092

  Free pet food and supplies for anyone struggling to feed their pets. Open three days per week. Also partners with Meals on Wheels to deliver pet food to homebound seniors.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Tue, Thu & Sun 3pm-5pm

  Who this helps

  Anyone struggling to afford pet food. No income verification.

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• Veterinary help

  Friends of Feral Felines

  651 Forest Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04103

  Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program reducing the feral cat population humanely in Cumberland and York counties since 1993. Also operates a barn cat relocation program and has adoptable cats available.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Call for appointment and program hours

  Who this helps

  TNR program available for feral and stray cats in Cumberland and York counties. Adoptable cats available to approved adopters. Barn cat program available for farms and properties needing working cats.

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• Veterinary help

  Mainely Pets Foundation

  174 US Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105

  Nonprofit providing financial grants for veterinary care to Maine pet owners experiencing financial hardship or trauma. Apply through their website.

  Hours & eligibility

  Listed hours

  Application-based, apply online

  Who this helps

  Maine pet owners experiencing financial hardship. Must submit an application.

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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.

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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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