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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 —
Email info@gahumane.org
Phone (207) 783-2311
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Address
55 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
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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 Tea & Krampus's adoption status with email updates.
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Tea & Krampus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Joseph's adoption status with email updates.
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Joseph

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Cranberry-Ginger Mimosa's adoption status with email updates.
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Cranberry-Ginger Mimosa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Echo's adoption status with email updates.
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Echo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on John McClane's adoption status with email updates.
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John McClane

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Roseabell's adoption status with email updates.
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Roseabell

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Lewiston, ME
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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/

https://gahumane.org/give/general-donations/

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

Golden Retriever

Male
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We'll also keep you updated on Black Kitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Black Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Augusta, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Momma's adoption status with email updates.
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Momma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Sidney, NY
We'll also keep you updated on URGENT! Cleo's adoption status with email updates.
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URGENT! Cleo

American Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 13 yrs 6 mos
Cumberland, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Foxhound/Beagle

Female, 2 yrs
Yarmouth, ME

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