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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
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 Felix's adoption status with email updates.
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Felix

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Clark's adoption status with email updates.
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Clark

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Harvey's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Otto's adoption status with email updates.
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Otto

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Ivan's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Kent's adoption status with email updates.
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Kent

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Ike's adoption status with email updates.
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Ike

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Lewiston, ME

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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

The Pixel Fund

Gorham, ME 04038

Harvest Hills Animal Shelter

1389 Bridgton Rd.,
Fryeburg, ME 04037

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Cumberland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Twinkletoes's adoption status with email updates.
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Twinkletoes

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Bowdoin, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Buttons's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Buttons

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Hartford, ME

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