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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

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Adoptable pets at Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

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Picassa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 13 yrs 7 mos
Lewiston, ME
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Piper - available in foster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Lewiston, ME
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Dharma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Lewiston, ME
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Tree Squirrel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Lewiston, ME
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Humphrey-by appointment only

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Lewiston, ME
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Midnight

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
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/

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P.O. Box 525,
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217 Landing Road,
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Valid

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male
Ctr Ossipee, NH
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Shadow - ME

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Warren, ME
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Bo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Sidney, NY
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Azriel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Bowdoin, ME
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Lola

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Farmington, ME
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ZURI HUSKY MIX....

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Female, Adult
Portland, ME

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