Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Open-admission shelter serving Androscoggin County with adoption, foster, low-cost spay/neuter, and the Fetchin' Food pet food bank. No-appointment pet food assistance for families struggling to feed their animals.
Who can use this?
Open to the general public. Adoption available to anyone who completes an application. Fetchin' Food pet food bank available to any community member struggling to feed their pets. No income verification required.
About this resource
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has been serving the Lewiston-Auburn area since 1935. As an open-admission shelter, they accept all animals from their service area. Their Fetchin' Food program provides free pet food to community members who need help keeping their pets fed and in their homes.
Services offered
- Pet adoption (dogs, cats, and small animals)
- Open-admission animal surrender for Androscoggin County
- Fetchin' Food pet food bank (free pet food, no income verification)
- Low-cost spay/neuter clinic
- Vaccination clinics
- Foster program
- Humane education
- Lost and found pet services
What to expect
Visit during open hours to meet adoptable animals. Staff will help match you with a pet. For the Fetchin' Food pet food bank, come during open hours. No appointment or income verification needed. For animal surrender, call (207) 783-2311.
What to bring
Photo ID for adoption. Nothing required for pet food bank.