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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
Website
Address
55 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
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55 Strawberry Avenue

Lewiston, ME 04240

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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 Meredith's adoption status with email updates.
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Meredith

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Stinky (FIV +)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Stinky (FIV +)

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Fenway's adoption status with email updates.
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Fenway

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy - Available in foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy - Available in foster

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Louise @ Quiet City Books's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise @ Quiet City Books

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Baby
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 Twitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Twitch

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Great Dane

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Vassalboro, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Gina's adoption status with email updates.
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Gina

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos
Vassalboro, ME
We'll also keep you updated on PEGGY and LUANNE's adoption status with email updates.
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PEGGY and LUANNE

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Farmington, ME
We'll also keep you updated on LOVELY LARSON's adoption status with email updates.
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LOVELY LARSON

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Senior
Portland, ME

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