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- How do I report animal abuse?
- What do I do if my cat or dog has kittens or puppies?
- Are there any programs to assist me with veterinary expenses?
- I’m having some financial difficulty and would like help with pet food. Is there any help available?
- Do I need to license my cat?
- Where can I get information about low cost spay and neutering?
- What is the proper shelter for my dog when he is outside?
How do I report animal abuse?
- To report animal abuse, please call 207-929-6612.
What do I do if my cat or dog has kittens or puppies?
- If you surrender your litter to the Animal Refuge League, they will spay and return the mom to you at no charge. For more information, please call 207-854-9771.
Are there any programs to assist me with veterinary expenses?
Assistance may be available at:
(Back to top)I’m having some financial difficulty and would like help with pet food. Is there any help available?
Animal Refuge League Pet Food Pantry | 207-854-9771 | 449 Stroudwater St Westbrook, ME 04092
- Tuesdays: 3 pm - 5 pm
- Thursdays: 3 pm - 5 pm
- Sundays: 3 pm - 5 pm
No Bowl Empty Pet Food Pantry | 238 Old Alfred Rd East Waterboro, ME 04030
- 1st Wednesday of the month: 10 am - 12 pm
- 2nd Thursday of the month: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (May through October ONLY)
- 3rd Sunday of the month: 3 pm - 5 pm
Do I need to license my cat?
- There is no requirement to license a cat. However, cats are required to have a current rabies vaccination, even if they are indoor cats.
Where can I get information about low cost spay and neutering?
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
- Clinic provides low-cost spay/neuter services to income-qualifying pet parents.
- For more information, please call 207-854-9771.
Spay Maine
- A collaboration of Maine’s animal shelters, rescues, veterinarians, ACOs, and animal welfare advocates who work together to reduce Maine’s shelter intakes and euthanasia.
- Spay Maine founded Help Fix ME which is Maine’s state-wide low income spay/neuter program.
- For more information, please call 1-800-367-1317 or 207-287-7621.
What is the proper shelter for my dog when he is outside?
- Sufficient shade must be available when heat can cause the animal to over-heat. Shelters should consist of a four (4) sided structure with a roof made of waterproof and windproof material. The R factor should be .9 (example .9=3/4”) thicknesses (wood). There shall be a portal entry of sufficient size to allow the dog unimpeded passage. The portal shall include a baffled or appropriate sheltered entrance. The opening should face south or the direction away from which the most wind driven precipitation comes. The floor shall be solid and 3 inches above the ground level with clean and sufficient bedding material to retain the animal’s normal body heat.