Animal Welfare

SPCA of Hancock County

Ellsworth, Maine Animal Shelter & Pet Food Pantry
Free, no cost Walk-in welcome No ID required

Animal shelter serving Hancock County since 1911. Pet adoptions, surrender services, and a free pet food and supply pantry. No questions asked. Also offers spay/neuter assistance.

Who can use this?

Pet food pantry open to anyone. No income verification. Spay/neuter assistance for low-income Hancock County residents.

About this resource

One of Maine's oldest animal welfare organizations, located in Trenton minutes from Ellsworth. Free pet food pantry helps families keep their pets during tough times.

Services offered

  • Free pet food and supply pantry
  • Pet adoption
  • Animal surrender
  • Spay/neuter financial assistance
  • Lost and found pets

What to expect

For pet food, walk in during hours and take what you need. For adoptions, visit to meet animals (application required).

What to bring

For pet food: nothing (just leave name and town). For adoptions: photo ID and adoption fee.

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