Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in Paris, Maine

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is at 9 Lower Swallow Rd, Paris, ME 04281 in Oxford County.

The recorded opening hours are Fr-Su 12:00-16:00; Mo-Th "by appointment only". Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (207) 743-8679 before you go.

Start on responsiblepetcare.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.

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.

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 01-0479848), with reported annual revenue of about $984,617. 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.