About A Paw in the Door
A Paw in the Door is an animal rescue in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1996. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue, about 1.8 mi away.
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43.91538, -69.81692
What A Paw in the Door does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- 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 Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue90 Rd B, Woolwich, MEAnimal rescue1.8 mi
- Sullivan Sanctuary of Maine15 Dolloff Dr, Brunswick, MEAnimal sanctuary4.4 mi
- Midcoast Humane5 Industrial Pkwy, Brunswick, MEAnimal shelter9.1 mi
- Coastal Humane Society30 Range Rd, Brunswick, MEHumane society9.1 mi
- Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab1675 Augusta Rd, Bowdoin, MEWildlife rehabilitation11 mi
- Lincoln County Animal Shelter27 Atlantic Hwy, Edgecomb, MEAnimal shelter11 mi
- Midcoast Humane - Edgecomb Campus27 Atlantic Highway, Edgecomb, MEAnimal shelter11 mi
- Midcoast Humane27 Atlantic Hwy, Edgecomb, MEAnimal shelter11 mi
- Rockin T Equine Rescue Inc60 Edgecomb Rd, Lisbon, MEAnimal rescue13 mi
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Where is A Paw in the Door located?
A Paw in the Door is at 16 Winter St, Bath, ME 04530 in Sagadahoc County.
What are the hours of A Paw in the Door?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (207) 751-4131 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from A Paw in the Door?
Start on petfinder.com, 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. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to A Paw in the Door?
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 A Paw in the Door tax-deductible?
A Paw in the Door matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 01-0502866), with reported annual revenue of about $96,264. 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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