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
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
55 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Intakes from Auburn, Canton, Greene, Hebron, Leeds, Lewiston, Livermore, Minot, New Gloucester, Turner, Rumford, and Wales.
Adoptions to anywhere!
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
Gorham, ME 04038
1389 Bridgton Rd.,
Fryeburg,
ME
04037
Portland, ME 04101
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