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If you live in the state of Maine and are a dog owner, you must license your dog at the beginning of every year. Licensing fees benefit several humane programs including those conducted by the ARL.


All dogs adopted from the Animal Refuge League must be registered with your city or town office within 10 days of the adoption.


 

 

small animal adoptions

The fee for rabbit adoptions is $35, and includes spay or neuter surgery and a blood test for the parasite e.cuniculi

The fee for ferret adoptions is $50 and includes spay or neuter surgery.

The fee for guinea pig adoptions is $20. All other small animal adoptions are $5 each.

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adoption surveys

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All adoption fees benefit the life-saving programs of the Animal Refuge League.

All potential adopters are required to submit an adoption application. The Animal Refuge League reserves the right to reject any application.


puppies and dogs
The fees for puppy and dog adoptions are:
Puppies aged <1 year $200
Dogs aged 1-8 years $100
Dog aged >8 years $25

Transport dogs $250.00
This fee covers the following:

  • spaying or neutering
  • microchipping
  • heartworm/lyme test (dogs over 6 months)
  • distemper vaccination
  • rabies vaccination (dogs over 16 weeks)
  • basic worming
  • leash  
  • collar and tag

We are currently streamlining our dog adoption process through a new program called Meet Your Match™. 
Learn more about Meet Your Match™
.

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kittens and cats
The fees for kitten and cat adoptions are:
Kittens aged <1 year $125
Cats aged 1-10 years $ fee waived
Cats aged >10 years $ fee waived

This fee covers the following:

  • spaying or neutering
  • microchipping
  • feline Leukemia test 
  • feline immunodeficiency test (over 6 months)
  • rabies vaccination (cats over 16 weeks)
  • distemper vaccination
  • basic worming
  • ear mite treatment (if necessary)
  • carrying Case
  • collar and tag

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bird adoptions

The fee for parakeets is $20. The fee for cockatiels is $40.

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449 Stroudwater Street | Westbrook, Maine 04092 | 207-854-9771 | directions

open Monday - Friday 11a.m. to 5p.m. |  Saturday 10a.m. to 4p.m.
closed Sundays and major holidays


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