First Light Farm Equine Shelter in Auburn, Maine
About First Light Farm Equine Shelter
First Light Farm Equine Shelter is an animal shelter in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. Its name and records point to a focus on horses. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2010. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, about 1.4 mi away.
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44.13884, -70.21045
What First Light Farm Equine Shelter does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Yes
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Greater Androscoggin Humane Society55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston, MEHumane society1.4 mi
- Misfits Rehab850 Garfield Rd, Auburn, MEAnimal rescue4.7 mi
- Greater Androscoggin Humane3312 Hotel Rd, Auburn, MEAnimal shelter8.8 mi
- Rockin T Equine Rescue Inc60 Edgecomb Rd, Lisbon, MEAnimal rescue12 mi
- Miles To Freedom Animal Rescue169 Number Six Rd, Oxford, MEAnimal rescue13 mi
- Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab1675 Augusta Rd, Bowdoin, MEWildlife rehabilitation15 mi
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Where is First Light Farm Equine Shelter located?
First Light Farm Equine Shelter is at 1054 N River Rd, Auburn, ME 04210 in Androscoggin County.
What are the hours of First Light Farm Equine Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (207) 952-0325 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from First Light Farm Equine Shelter?
Start on firstlightfarm.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to First Light Farm Equine Shelter?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to First Light Farm Equine Shelter tax-deductible?
First Light Farm Equine Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 27-1052480). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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