animal shelter

Published
March 16, 2025

Pet of the Week: Tango the dog is looking for a new dance partner
Published
January 3, 2025

Central Maine animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis

The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
Published
October 23, 2024

Tats 4 Tails benefits animal shelters through tattoos

At the event hosted by Dark Harbor Tattoo Society, 114 people got inked in a fundraiser for local animal welfare groups.
Published
August 1, 2024

Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe

After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
Published
July 23, 2024

Woofstock festival is back for another run

The fifth annual Woofstock celebration takes place Saturday, July 27, at the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk.

Published
July 1, 2024

Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions

The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
Published
June 27, 2024

Pet(s) of the week: Pinky and The Brain need a new home
Published
June 10, 2024

Afghanistan rescue dogs settle in to life in Maine after 7,000-mile journey

Thirteen dogs from Kabul arrived in Woolwich, where they now seek forever homes. Though the 7,000-mile journey was far from easy, volunteers deem the effort "a championing success."
Published
May 23, 2024

Pet rescues in Fryeburg, Woolwich helping take nearly 300 dogs and cats from halfway around the world

Veterinarian Monique Kramer of Fryeburg will house 3 dogs at her Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue.
Published
April 29, 2024

Bake and craft sale at Skillins to benefit cat rescue