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Maine Animal Rescuers 

Border States:  New Hampshire   

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  These rescuers rescue and have many animals for adoptions.   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

We dedicate this directory to helping more pets finding forever loving homes.  Click on the Golden Retriever for more information about our pet overpopulation problem.  

Did you know that Black dogs are the hardest to adopt out?  Many people overlook the black dog.  Click on the Black lab for more information.  

Select the type of animal rescue you are looking for: (What type(s) of animals do they rescue and adopt out.)  

This is a directory of Animal Rescuers throughout Maine.  You may view listings in Pet type Order.  Please keep in mind that some of these rescue are listed under their mailing address only.  This does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  If you can not find the listing under a heading, try searching under a different  heading.  Also, look under pet shelters, which is listed in alpha order by city.  For more information on any of the rescues listed here, please contact the rescue directly.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

If you see a Animal Rescue group not listed, please let us know.  

Birds    Cats    Dogs    Exotics    Farm Animals    Ferrets    Horses    Llamas    Rabbits    Reptiles   
    Small Critters     Other      Wild Animals    

More than one type of animal rescue        Rescue Directories

Pets

Rescue Directories 

Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.  

Several types of Animals 

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc..   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in Maine.  

Another Chance Animal Rescue - PO Box 552, 37 Market Street, North Berwick ME 03906

Maine Animal Coalition  

Cats with No Name - Directory of Maine Shelters & Rescuers.  

Animal Rescue Network of New England - To create a unified network of shelters and rescue organizations throughout New England, all working together for a common good.  
Address:  P.O. Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076  

Animal Rescue Network of New England - is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides support to area shelters, rescue groups and animal control officers.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076   Phone:  603-635-2211  

Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League - is a no-kill facility that offers our animals exceptional love and attention.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 707, 146 Camden St, Sexton Animal Shelter, Rockport, ME 04856   Phone: (207) 236-8702  

Birds - Avian Rescuers    

Bird Adoption Groups  - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!  

See also Bird Information  or Avian Rescues  

Also See Avian Rescues 

Cats - Kitten Rescuers    

Friends of Feral Felines  Friends of Feral Felines is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.  Address:  P.O. Box 8137, Portland, ME 04104  

Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART)   The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) is a non-profit, no-kill organization that takes pets that would be otherwise out on the street. All our animals are spayed or neutered as soon as they are of age and they receive a loving home with us even if they are never adopted.  
Address: PO Box 351, Cumberland, ME 04021      Phone: 207-829-4116  

Also See:  More Cat Rescues Here  or  Cat Rescues 

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers  By Breed Order

Senior Dog Rescue  Looking out for older dogs 

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA   

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired canines.  Information on joining the blind dog email list.  

Libby's Haven for Senior Canines  - is an all-volunteer group dedicated to rehoming and caring for Senior dogs in need.  Applicants from NH and surrounding states are welcomed (CT, MA, ME, VT).  We are always in need of dedicated, compassionate volunteers to help us in our rescue efforts. We need assistance with fostering, transportation, processing applications and fundraising.  
Address:  PO Box 65, Canterbury, NH 03224   Phone: 603-783-9416  

Almost Home Rescue - is dedicated to saving lives and finding forever homes for stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs in high kill shelters. We are a small, volunteer run, non-profit organization.  Donations and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 9421, #377, South Portland, ME 04116-9421   

Shelter Friends Rescue - Shelter Friends Rescue's purpose is to save special dogs in kill shelters from being euthanized. We rescue dogs throughout the United States by pulling them on their last day, and transporting them to screened foster homes in New England where they are loved until they are matched with a wonderful adoptive person or family.  All our dogs are currently in foster homes throughout New England while awaiting their forever home.  FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED TO SAVE SWEET LIVES!!
Address:  PO Box 3, Freeport, ME 04032   

Dogs Deserve Better  - is a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained dog, and bringing our 'best friend' into the home and family.  Volunteers & Foster Homes needed!!    Portland, ME  

Double Dog Rescue - We are in desperate need for foster homes.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  Our dogs are fostered in homes throughout the New England area.  
Mailing address:  PO Box 268, Harwinton, CT 06791   

Breed Order: Dog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down.  If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for.  Most likely, somebody will be able to help you.  Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in.  So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections.  

Afghan Hound Rescue of New England  - We are a non-profit organization.  We service CT, ME, MA, NH, RI and VT.  

New England Airedale Rescue - we find homes for Airedales whose previous homes have disappeared.  

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of New England - is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for homeless Alaskan Malamute dogs.  AMRONE serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  
Contact: 57 Paige Hill Road, Brimfield, MA 01010   

American Brittany Rescue - Foster homes desperately needed in Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed in all states!!  Call Toll-Free: 866-BRIT911 

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association - ACDRA helps with rescue ONLY in the Mid-and North-Atlantic regions of the US - that includes the area from North Carolina north through Maine. 

New England Basset Hound Rescue - is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Our organization is dedicated to helping homeless basset hounds in New England find a new home. Contact us if you want to adopt a basset hound or if you need help in placing a basset hound.  
Address:  PO Box 835, Raymond, NH 03077   

Tall Tails Beagle Rescue  - is a breed specific Rescue that works to find homes for unwanted Beagles.  Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  
3 Upland Way, Falmouth, ME 04105   Phone: 207-797-5392  

Belgian Malinois Rescue -  ABMC Rescue is committed to finding new homes for Belgian Malinois being fostered.  Northeast Region covers:  CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI, and WV.  View some of the dogs up for adoption in the Northeast Region HERE.  

New England Border Collie Rescue - We work together in the New England states of CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT, and in Eastern NY and Northern NJ, to find homes for stray, abandoned or unwanted Border Collies. We have no shelter. Dogs are fostered in private homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

Northeastern Boxer Rescue - all volunteer effort to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the Northeastern United States.  We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.       P.O. Box 95, Sunderland, Massachusetts 01375 

Second Chance Boxer Rescue - is an independent, 501c3 not-for-profit organization that places boxers in need into loving homes throughout NJ, NY, PA and all of New England.   Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 525, Woolwich, ME 04579-0525   OR 
PO Box 323, Honeoye, NY 14471-0323   Phone: 1-877-281-3146   

Adopt A Boxer Rescue - is an all-volunteer charitable organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the northeast United States. We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 423, Harrison, New York 10528    Phone: 877-570-0360   

Cairn Terrier Rescue Network Northeast Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need.  The Northeast Region is Serving CT, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT areas.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Location:  Whitesboro, NY 13492  

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Northeast Division - Serving CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Yankee Chihuahua Rescue - YCRAA is a 501c3 non-profit tax exempt Chihuahua rescue organization serving New England.  We serve the six New England states ONLY (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). We need your help!  Be a YCRAA VOLUNTEER!   Donations needed!!  Send to: YCRAA, Treasurer, 111 South State St, Concord, NH 03301  

Maine Cocker Spaniel Rescue - is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing American Cocker Spaniels and placing them in loving permanent homes.   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: 83 Eaton Road, Exeter, ME 04435   Phone: 207-379-2267

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England - CSRNE, Inc. (CSRNE) is one of the oldest and largest cocker rescue groups in the country. It is a non-profit organization composed of volunteers throughout New England dedicated to rescuing and placing homeless cockers.  
Address:  PO Box 162, Greenfield, NH 03047  

Collie Rescue League of New England - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing any pure-bred Collie in need of a home. We only serve the New England area and adoptors must live in either Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.  We do not have an actual building. We rely on foster homes throughout New England to care for our Collies.  
Address:  869 Lake Morey Road, Bradford, VT 05033   Phone: 802-222-5124 

Doberman Rescue Unlimited - Servicing New England and Eastern New York.  We have provided rescue services to more than 1500 dogs throughout the greater New England region and New York.  
Mailing address:  52 Tenney Rd, Sandown, NH 03873   Phone: 603-887-1200  

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada.  

New England English Springer Rescue - is a group of volunteers that rescue stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded English Springer Spaniels in the New England and New York areas and provides foster care, with the eventual goal of adoption.  We are a nonprofit organization.  We're always looking for dedicated foster homes, who make rescue possible.   
Address:  PO Box 407, Ashland, MA 01721   Phone: 877-861-7701  

Long Island English Springer Rescue - Right now we have 20-30 English Springer Spaniels in need of loving homes!  We need your help!!  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  We service CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY and VT.   
Address:  163 Academy Street, Bayport, NY 11705   Phone: 207-846-6848  

German Shepherd Rescue of New England - Providing rescue and adoption services for German Shepherd Dogs throughout New England.   

Northstar German Shepherd Rescue - places German Shepherds in need in homes throughout the six New England States, and eastern NY State. If you are not in New England and are looking to adopt please feel free to contact us for listings of rescues in your area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 291, Winchendon, MA 01475   

German Shorthaired Pointers Rescue of New England - is an all-volunteer organization committed to finding loving, permanent homes for German Shorthaired Pointers in need.  We place GSPs with families in our coverage area of CT, MA, RI, VT, NH and ME. In addition, we work cooperatively with GSP Rescue in NY state.  

Golden Retriever Rescue Lifeline, Inc. - We are headquartered in Maine with branches all over New England. We have dedicated a portion of our life in rescuing and placing in forever homes the breed we have learned to love.  Our rescued dogs are all housed in private foster homes throughout New England where we learn about the dogs personality, likes and dislikes.  GRRLL needs volunteers to help with home visits and fostering. Every month we save dozens of wonderful dogs from shelters and re-home them with loving New England families. Please consider joining us in this effort, we would love to have you!  
Address:  6 Charles Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005   Phone: 207-282-4251 

Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue - We are a network of volunteers based in New England, New York and New Jersey who are dedicated to finding the best possible homes for Golden Retrievers in need. We have volunteers throughout the North East including Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, & New Hampshire as well as volunteers in the South East.  Volunteers needed!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue - is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization which provides veterinary care and permanent new homes for Golden Retrievers from the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). We are a full-service rescue and we assist Goldens of all ages and medical conditions.  
Address:  PO Box 808, Hudson, MA 01749-0808   Phone: 978-568-9700  

Maine Greyhound Placement Service - 249 Old Belgrade Rd, Augusta, ME 04330   Phone: 207-626-2872  

Greyhound Pets of American NH Chapter - is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding responsible and loving homes for greyhounds that have failed to qualify or retired from racing.  We now do placements throughout NH and have also found homes for several greyhounds in MA, ME and VT.
Address:  PO Box 778, Concord, NH 03302   Phone: 1-800-507-9597 

Irish Wolfhound Association of New England Rescue - is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization and AKC Licensed Specialty Club dedicated to the welfare of the Irish Wolfhound.  Serving CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.  

King Charles Cavalier Rescue - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and very much depend on public support to pay for the medical costs of the dogs we rescue. Our Northeast Region covers rescue adoptions in the following states: CT, DE, DC, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV.  View some of the animals we have available HERE.    Phone: 860-677-2558  

Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc - is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing; homes for homeless Labrador retrievers.  Serving MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.  Volunteers needed!!    Phone: 978-356-2982  

American Labrador Retriever Rescue - is an all-breed rescue group specializing in Labrador and Labrador mixes. American Lab Rescue is an all-volunteer volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to helping homeless dogs from puppy to senior age find loving homes.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 215, Willington, CT 06279-0215   

Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc. - IMPS is a non-profit rescue group. IMPS attempts to assist Miniature Pinschers in need by providing foster care, transport, adoptive homes, veterinary care, and other services and information for the well-being of Miniature Pinschers.  

New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue   -  49 Stonehedge Road, Lincoln MA  01773   Phone: 781-259-8173 

Smilin Pitbull Rescue  - is a pit bull and American Staffordshire dog rescue focusing on the northeast US.    Stamford, CT 

New England Pomeranian Rescue   -  We are dedicated to the rescue and placement of unwanted, abandoned and abused pomeranians in the New England area, into forever homes with loving families.  We are in need of volunteers and foster homes needed!  

North East Rottweiler Rescue  Serving New England States.  

Minuteman Samoyed Rescue - Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  Serving New York and New England.  

Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Service of New England  - We are a nonprofit organization based in Webster, MA with volunteers throughout the New England area, finds homes for rescue and owner turn-in  miniature (and occasionally standard) and schnauzer mixes.  Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!   View some of the animals we have available HERE.
Address:  190 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570   Phone: 508-949-2012   

Scottish Terrier Rescue - Area(s) covered: CT and New England.  (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). 
Address:  152 Holland Ave, Riverside, RI  02915   Phone: 401-434-7649  

Also See:  More Dog Rescues Here  or  Dog Rescues 

Farm Animals    

Also See Farm Animals Rescues

Ferrets    

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  Sometimes they get ferrets in that need a loving home.  

See Ferret Rescues

Horses    

Hope for Horses    We are an all volunteer run 501 (c) 3 non-profit.  All donations and adoption fees go toward recovering the cost to save the horses we have and to help save more horses.   Donations and help needed!  

United Pegasus Foundation    is a 501(c)(3)racing charity that provides California's Thoroughbreds with a chance at a second career or a humane and deserved retirement.  We also have PMU horses available.  
Contact: 120 First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006   Phone: (626) 279-1306 or (951) 487-2770 

PMU Horse Rescue - PMURescue.org was launched in December 2003 in response to the massive production cuts in the Premarin industry.  PMURescue.org is a project of United Animal Nations (UAN).

Also See Equine Rescues 

Llamas    

Also See llama Rescues

Rabbits    

New Hampshire Rabbit Services - is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the care of domestic rabbits in New Hampshire. We offer advice and support to house rabbit companions in NH, VT, and ME.  

3 Bunnies Rabbit Rescue - is an all volunteer not for profit organization dependent on donations to help us rescue unwanted domestic rabbits and educate the public on rabbit care. We are a network of foster homes located in New England and New York.   View a list of rescues and some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 380605, East Hartford, CT, 06138-0605   Phone: 413-427-7345   

See Small Critters 

Reptiles    

New England Amphibian & Reptile Rescue - Our purpose is the rescue, rehabilitation & adoption of abandoned, abused & unwanted reptiles, as well as education of the general public.  We currently cover the entire State of Maine. We are looking for new contributing members from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont who can work as a local contact within those states.
Contact: NEARR, c/o Richard Sisco, 280 Browns Corner Road, Canaan, ME 04924   

See also: Reptile Rescues 

Small Critters

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  They do get a variety of small critters in that need a loving home.  Also, ask if you can have your name put on a list to give you a call if any arrive at the shelter for you to adopt.  

Whistle Ridge Guinea Pig Rescue - is located in Auburn, ME. We are currently in the process of becoming a 501(c)3 organization, so will soon be able to accept donations!

Also See Small Critter Rescues 

Other        

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers    

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - ME 

Wildlife Care - ME  A list of wildlife rehabilitators in Maine.  

Maine Wilderness Rescue - We are a member of the Maine Association of Search and Rescue (MASAR).  

Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation - 

ReMaine Wild - Maine Wildlife Rehabilitators by County  

South Eastern Outdoors - 

Wildlife Rehabilitators - 

Also See Wildlife Rescues  or Small Critter Rescues