About River Valley Animal Advocates
River Valley Animal Advocates is an animal shelter in Canton, Oxford County, Maine. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2010. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Mc Kennel's Animal Adoption, about 13 mi away.
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What River Valley Animal Advocates does
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- 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
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Where is River Valley Animal Advocates located?
River Valley Animal Advocates is at 20 Turner St, Canton, ME 04221 in Oxford County.
What are the hours of River Valley Animal Advocates?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (207) 357-2666 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from River Valley Animal Advocates?
Contact the organization for its list of adoptable animals and its 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 River Valley Animal Advocates?
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 River Valley Animal Advocates tax-deductible?
River Valley Animal Advocates matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 27-1634385). 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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