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  Programs Offered by the ARL
country kitties

Country Kitties is a program launched by the Animal Refuge League (ARL) in 2008. Occasionally cats are brought to the ARL that are not suitable for living the indoor life in your home. These cats are not domesticated, but most still enjoy being petted and shown affection.
   
foster program

make a new friend
Consider opening your home to an animal seeking a temporary foster home. Each year the ARL takes in hundreds of animals — cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and rodents who need additional time, rest, recuperation, medical care or socialization before ready for adoption. We depend on our dedicated foster families to fill this gap and give these animals a quiet respite away from the hubbub of shelter life.
   
humane education

If you are a kid or teen who loves animals who wants to do more to help, or an educator who is looking to incorporate humane themes into your curriculum, click on the link above or the picture the right.





   
paws in stripes

Paws in Stripes is a partnership between the Animal Refuge League and the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. Prisoners who take part in Paws in Stripes play a major role in the socialization of select puppies from our shelter. The prisoners teach the animals basic manners while helping them experience a variety of new people, places, sounds and textures.


   
senior pets for senior people
Seniors to Seniors
is an exciting new community outreach program geared for seniors in the greater Portland area. The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARL), located in Westbrook, ME launched the program to help place senior cats in permanent homes with senior people in the community. The outcome will give senior cats a second chance at life as well as provide companions for local seniors. Staff at the ARL will (upon request from senior centers, senior recreation programs, assisted living facilities, nursing homes), conduct a short seminar discussing the benefits of the program, as well as cat care.
 
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The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
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