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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Beans - Bonded to Bizkit's adoption status with email updates.
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Beans - Bonded to Bizkit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Bizkit - Bonded to Beans's adoption status with email updates.
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Bizkit - Bonded to Beans

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Azul's adoption status with email updates.
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Azul

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 yrs
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Bobbi Socks's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobbi Socks

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Bobcat's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobcat

Domestic Longhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Lewiston, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Annalise's adoption status with email updates.
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Annalise

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs
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 Yoshi's adoption status with email updates.
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Yoshi

Border Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Bowdoin, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Cass's adoption status with email updates.
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Cass

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Bowdoin, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Emerie's adoption status with email updates.
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Emerie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Bowdoin, ME
We'll also keep you updated on Macaw's adoption status with email updates.
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Macaw

Macaw

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

Shiba Inu

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Bowdoin, ME

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