Animal Welfare

The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter

The Ark

Cherryfield, Maine Adoption, Shelter & Low-Cost Vet

No-kill animal shelter serving Washington and Hancock counties since 1984. Provides adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter assistance, pet food pantry, and trap-neuter-return programs.

Who can use this?

Open to anyone for adoptions. Spay/neuter assistance available for low-income families.

About this resource

The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter has served Washington and Hancock counties since 1984 as a no-kill shelter. They provide pet adoption services, the Stitch-In-Time program for low-cost spay/neuter assistance, a pet food pantry for families in need, and the Alley Cats trap-neuter-return program for feral cat colonies.

Services offered

  • Pet adoption (cats and dogs)
  • Stitch-In-Time spay/neuter assistance for low-income families
  • Pet food pantry
  • Alley Cats Trap-Neuter-Return program
  • Community outreach and education

What to expect

Visit during open hours to meet adoptable animals. Call about spay/neuter assistance or the pet food pantry.

What to bring

Adoption application and fee. Contact for current adoption requirements.

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