The mission of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned, confiscated and relinquished animals, and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes; to work to create awareness and support for the humane treatment of all animals; to end animal overpopulation through education and the promotion of spaying and neutering; to make end-of-life decisions based on safety and animal welfare considerations.
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) is a private nonprofit animal shelter established in 1911. Every year, we take in more than 4,000 stray, abandoned or owner surrendered animals.
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217 Landing Road
Westbrook, ME 04092
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STEP ONE: COMPLETE AN ADOPTION SURVEY
You can complete a survey during your visit at the shelter, or download and print a copy to complete at home and bring in with you.
STEP TWO: VISIT THE ARLGP
During your visit at the ARLGP, talk with our adoption counselors so they can match your lifestyle and expectations with the purr-fect playmate. Our staff spends time with each and every animal, so they will be able to consider your needs and find potential adoptees that will work well with your family.
STEP THREE: WELCOME A NEW FAMILY MEMBER!
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Limerick, ME 04048
Portland, ME 04101
New England,
Rochester,
NH
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