Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston, Maine
About Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is a humane society in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1973. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is First Light Farm Equine Shelter, about 1.4 mi away.
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44.11818, -70.20842
What Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 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
- First Light Farm Equine Shelter1054 N River Rd, Auburn, MEAnimal shelter1.4 mi
- Misfits Rehab850 Garfield Rd, Auburn, MEAnimal rescue4.3 mi
- Greater Androscoggin Humane3312 Hotel Rd, Auburn, MEAnimal shelter7.6 mi
- Rockin T Equine Rescue Inc60 Edgecomb Rd, Lisbon, MEAnimal rescue11 mi
- Miles To Freedom Animal Rescue169 Number Six Rd, Oxford, MEAnimal rescue13 mi
- Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab1675 Augusta Rd, Bowdoin, MEWildlife rehabilitation14 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Greater Androscoggin Humane Society located?
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is at 55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240 in Androscoggin County.
What are the hours of Greater Androscoggin Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (207) 783-2311 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Greater Androscoggin Humane Society?
Start on savingpetsinmaine.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 Greater Androscoggin Humane Society?
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 Greater Androscoggin Humane Society tax-deductible?
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 01-6011843), with reported annual revenue of about $1,203,488. 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.
Related guides
- 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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.