Getting started.
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.
How to get started
Visit the adoption center during open hours to meet available animals and speak with staff. Adoption requires completing an application. For surrendering a pet, appointments are required. Call (207) 854-9771.
How they can help.
Founded in 1911 by Maine Governor Percival Baxter, the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is a no-kill animal shelter caring for more than 4,000 abandoned and displaced animals annually. They moved to their current 25,000-square-foot facility at 217 Landing Road in Westbrook in 2016.
- Pet adoption (dogs, cats, and other animals)
- Low-cost spay/neuter clinic (1,500+ surgeries annually)
- Low-cost vaccination clinics (held throughout the year)
- Pet food pantry for families in need
- Ani-Meals on Wheels (pet food delivery to homebound pet owners)
- Pet behavior training classes
- Stray animal intake and care
- Foster program
What to have ready.
Photo ID for adoption. Proof of income for low-cost spay/neuter services.
Call with your questions