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Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

Animal shelter in Lewiston, ME

Our Vision:

A compassionate community that promotes a safe and humane life for all animals.

Our Mission:

The GAHS enriches lives; supporting and engaging the community by providing effective, accessible and innovative services and advocacy for animals.

How we pursue our mission:

• We shelter companion animals in need and place them in loving homes.

• We provide information to our community to promote humane treatment for all animals.

• We provide community support programs to help people provide better lives for their pets.

• We expand access to essential veterinary care and behavioral support for companion animals.

• We prioritize reunification of lost pets with the families who love them.

Our Core Values
Respect, Positivity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Adaptability

Contact —
Email info@gahumane.org
Phone (207) 783-2311
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Address
55 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
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Meet their adoptable pets

55 Strawberry Avenue

Lewiston, ME 04240

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Amari's adoption status with email updates.
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Amari

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Toonder's adoption status with email updates.
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Toonder

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Fried Dough - pending adoption's adoption status with email updates.
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Fried Dough - pending adoption

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Irwin - pending adoption's adoption status with email updates.
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Irwin - pending adoption

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Bootzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bootzy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Smooge's adoption status with email updates.
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Smooge

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Nina (Kit Kit)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nina (Kit Kit)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Javi's adoption status with email updates.
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Javi

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Lewiston, ME
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Shelter FAQs

Intakes from Auburn, Canton, Greene, Hebron, Leeds, Lewiston, Livermore, Minot, New Gloucester, Turner, Rumford, and Wales.

Adoptions to anywhere!

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Please note that filling out an application in advance of visiting does not put a "hold" on any animals. All adoption visits are held on a first-come, first-served basis.

Adoption application

https://gahumane.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

https://gahumane.org/give/general-donations/

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We'll also keep you updated on Rusty's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Rusty

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Sidney, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sage's adoption status with email updates.
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Sage

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Sidney, NY
We'll also keep you updated on chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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chloe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Bowdoin, ME
We'll also keep you updated on MOMMA DONNA's adoption status with email updates.
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MOMMA DONNA

Australian Kelpie

Female, Adult
Portland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Tomagachi's adoption status with email updates.
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Tomagachi

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Farmington, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Bo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Sidney, NY

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