Humane Societies in Maine
There are 14 humane societies in Maine in our directory. Humane societies are independent, mostly nonprofit organizations that shelter and rehome animals. Local humane societies are not branches of the Humane Society of the United States.
Listed when the official name identifies the organization as a humane society.
Humane Societies in Maine
- Bangor Humane Society693 Mount Hope Ave · Bangor, MEHumane society
- Central Aroostook Humane Society210 Cross St · Presque Isle, MEHumane society
- Greater Androscoggin Humane Society55 Strawberry Ave · Lewiston, MEHumane society
- Houlton Humane Society263 Callaghan Rd · Houlton, MEHumane society
- Humane Society Waterville Area100 Webb Rd · Waterville, MEHumane society
- Kennebec Valley Humane Society168 Leighton Rd · Augusta, MEHumane society
- Safe Haven Humane Society1420 Post Rd · Wells, MEHumane society
- Pope Memorial Humane Society25 Buttermilk Ln · Thomaston, MEHumane society
- Penobscot Valley Humane Society1 Park St · Lincoln, MEHumane society
- Safe Haven Humane Society Thrift Shop1784 Post Rd · Wells, MEHumane society
- Humane Society120 Drummond Ave · Waterville, MEHumane society
- Kennebec Humane Society10 Pethaven Ln · Augusta, MEHumane society
- PAWS Humane Society84 South St · Calais, MEHumane society
- Coastal Humane Society30 Range Rd · Brunswick, MEHumane society
Humane Societies by city in Maine
Other organization types in Maine
Frequently asked questions
What is a humane society?
Humane societies are independent, mostly nonprofit organizations that shelter and rehome animals. Local humane societies are not branches of the Humane Society of the United States.
How many humane societies are in Maine?
We list 14 humane societies in Maine. Listed when the official name identifies the organization as a humane society.
Why might an organization be missing from this list?
We only list an organization here when the source data, the official name or a verified correction confirms it. If you know one that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
How does adopting work?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
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