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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 $40, and includes spay or neuter surgery.

The fee for ferret adoptions is $55 and includes spay or neuter surgery.

The fee for guinea pig adoptions is $20.
The fee for rats is $15 each; two for $25.
All other small animal adoptions are $10 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

$250 < 1 year (puppies; includes microchip)
$150 for dogs age 1-6
$100 for dogs age 7 + (seniors)
$325 t
ransport dogs and greyhounds

This fee covers the following:

  • spaying or neutering
  • heartworm 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 1-6 months $125
Kittens 7-12 months $99
Cats 1-9 years $50
Cats > 9 years ~ the adoption fee is currently waived
Special Needs Cats $25

This fee covers the following:

  • spaying or neutering
  • 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

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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 | PO Box 336 | Westbrook, Maine 04092 | 207-854-9771 | directions

open Monday - Tuesday - Thursday 11am. to 5pm | Friday 11am to 6pm |
Saturday 10am to 4pm | Sunday 12pm to 4pm |
closed Wednesdays and major holidays


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