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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

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Franklin County Animal Shelter

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Bayer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Farmington, ME
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Capone

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Farmington, ME
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Daisy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Farmington, ME
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Raven

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 12 yrs 9 mos
Farmington, ME
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Esther Bunny

Other/Unknown

Female, Adult
Farmington, ME
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Lola

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Kennebec Valley Humane Society

10 Pet Haven Lane,
Augusta, ME 04330

Somerset Humane Society

Rt. 104,123 Middle Rd, P.O. Box 453,
Skowhegan, ME 04976

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Crystal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Sidney, NY
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Penultimate

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Augusta, ME
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Macarena

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Augusta, ME
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Stanley

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Bowdoin, ME
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Rex

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Augusta, ME
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Chip

Golden Retriever

Male, Puppy
New Gloucester, ME

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