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Cities, Towns, and/or Counties We Serve:

The towns that we cover include:
Avon
Carrabassett Valley
Chesterville
Coplin Plantation
Dallas Plantation
Eustis/Stratton
Farmington
Industry
Jay
Kingfield
Livermore
Livermore Falls
New Portland
New Sharon
New Vineyard
Phillips
Rangeley
Rangeley Plantation
Sandy River Plantation
Strong
Starks
Temple
Vienna
Weld
Wilton

About Our Shelter:

Our Mission

The purposes and goals of the Franklin County Animal Shelter are:

* to provide protection and aid to animals that are temporarily in our care.

* to adopt homeless animals into humane environments.

* to educate the public about the proper and humane care and treatment of all animals.

* to implement programs and provide services to promote responsible pet ownership.

History


In 1974, the Nordica Woods Kennel Club was originated with a committee of about 16 people. After the club disbanded, the group continued to work on the dream of helping stray and abandoned animals in the Franklin County area. In 1976, the Franklin County Animal Shelter was incorporated and a shelter board was established.

Our current facility was built in 1979. We are now contracted by 26 communities in the Franklin County area to provide care and shelter to stray and abandoned animals.

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Come Meet our Pets:

We are located in Farmington, Maine. Our business hours are Monday through Saturday between 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM and Thursdays 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
b>From Augusta:

* Take Rte. 27 to New Sharon

* Continue (Left) on Rte. 27/Rte. 2 to Farmington

* Continue (Right)on Rte. 27/Rte. 4 (Main Street) and pass through the University of Maine at Farmington campus.

* Continue to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right).

Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway).

* Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43).

* Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd.

From Lewiston/Auburn:

* Take Route 4 (Center Street in Auburn) to Jay.

* Continue (Left) on Rte. 4 to Wilton.

* Merge (bearing right) with U.S. Rte. 2.

* Continue on Rte. 4 (Main Street) and pass through the University of Maine at Farmington campus.

* Continue to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right).

* Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway).

* Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43).

* Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd.

From Gorham, New Hampshire:

* Take U.S. Rte. 2 to Bethel, Maine.

* Continue on Rte. 2 to Wilton (merges with Rte. 4).

* Continue on Rte. 4 (Main Street) and pass through the University of Maine at Farmington campus.

* Continue to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right).

* Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway).

* Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43).

* Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd.

From Bangor:

* Take I-95 South to Newport, Maine.

* Take Rte. 2 to New Sharon (merges with 27).

* Continue on Rte. 2/Rte. 27 to Farmington.

* Continue (Right) on Rte. 27/Rte. 4 (Main Street) to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right).

* Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway).

* Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43).

* Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd.

Our Adoption Process:

The Adoption Process


Here at F.C.A.S., we mostly house cats and dogs, who come to us as strays or owner surrenders. After we retain our strays for a few days, in hopes that their owners will claim them, they become available for adoption by the public. In order to adopt from our shelter, potential families for our pets must first fill out a pre-adoption survey. This must usually be done in person, but we will sometimes allow out-of-state customers to apply over the phone. After a 24-hour waiting period, during which we verify the applicant's information and ready the animal for its new home, he or she can be picked up during our regular business hours.

Adoption Rates & Included Services

Cat Adoptions - $75.00:

* Spaying/Neutering

* Feline Leukemia [FeLV]/Feline AIDS [FIV] Testing

* Vaccinations against: Rabies, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calci-Virus, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia

* Routing Worming

* Flea Preventative / Treatment

* Ear Mite Treatment, when necessary

Med/Large Dog Adoption Fee: $125.00 & Small breed dogs/Puppies any breed Adoption Fee: $150

* Spaying/Neutering

* Heartworm, Lyme and Ehrlichia Testing

* Vaccinations against: Rabies, Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, and Bordetella

* Routing Worming

* Flea Preventative / Treatment

* Heartworm Prevention (seasonal)

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Our Adopted Pets:

We have helped lots of pets connect with loving and caring owners. Check out our adopted pets list!