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Franklin County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Farmington, ME

The Franklin County Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization. Since 1974, their purpose has been to provide temporary care and shelter to stray, homeless, and abandoned animals. The shelter provides medical treatment including vaccinations and sterilization to all animals prior to adoption. FCAS serves the community as an adoption facility where loving families and pets needing homes come together. The shelter strives to educate the public in the proper care of pets including increasing public awareness of the companion animal overpopulation issue.

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Address
550 Industry Rd.
Farmington, ME 04938
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550 Industry Rd.

Farmington, ME 04938

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Adoptable pets at Franklin County Animal Shelter

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Farmington, ME
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Anezka

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Farmington, ME
We'll also keep you updated on 56903774's adoption status with email updates.
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56903774

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Farmington, ME
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56903789

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Farmington, ME
We'll also keep you updated on 57104455's adoption status with email updates.
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57104455

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Farmington, ME
We'll also keep you updated on 57104445's adoption status with email updates.
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57104445

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Farmington, ME
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57104435

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Farmington, ME

Shelter FAQs

We serve the following cities:

Anson
Avon
Carrabassett Valley
Chesterville
Embden
Eustis/Stratton
Farmington
Industry
Jay
Kingfield
New Sharon
New Vineyard
New Portland
Philips
Rangeley
Roxbury
Starks
Strong
Temple
Vienna
Weld
Wilton

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The adoption process is easy! Simply fill out an adoption application at the shelter, then once you're approved you can adopt!

We do our best to prepare the dogs and cats for adoption by providing the following services:

-All animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
-All dogs have received age-appropriate vaccines including bordetella, distemper, and rabies, as well as monthly flea treatment and nail trims.
-All cats have received age-appropriate vaccines, including distemper and rabies vaccines.
-Most local veterinarians offer a complimentary initial exam of a shelter pet.

Adoption Fees
Adult cats: $75
Senior cats (7+): $50
Kittens, 8 weeks to 6 months: $125
Juvenile Kittens, 6 months to 1 year: $100

Adult dogs, over 1 year: $175
Senior Dogs, 7 to 9 years: $100
Senior Dogs, over 9 years: Manager's Discretion
Puppies, 6 months to 1 year: $200
Puppies, under 6 months: $350
VIP Transport Puppies: $350 to $400
VIP Transport Dogs: $225

Pets at shelters & rescues near Franklin County Animal Shelter

Humane Society - Waterville Area

100 Webb Road,
Waterville, ME 04901

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

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Augusta, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Tacko's adoption status with email updates.
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Tacko

Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 8 yrs
Augusta, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Brown's adoption status with email updates.
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Brown

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Vassalboro, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Bean

Mini Rex

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Sidney, NY

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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