Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland — Westbrook
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
217 Landing Road
Westbrook, ME 04092
Phone
207-854-9771
Email
No public email
County
Cumberland County
Website
https://arlgp.org/
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Ferrets
Rodents
Pet birds
Other small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Owner-surrender assistance
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter services
Microchipping
Community pet resources
Working/barn cat placement
About
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is an open-admission companion-animal shelter serving Greater Portland. It cares for more than dogs and cats, with adoption programs for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rodents, birds and other small animals.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Center for Wildlife — Cape Neddick
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
375 Mountain Road
Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Phone
207-361-1400
Email
info@thecenterforwildlife.org
County
York County
Website
Home | The Center for Wildlife
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Wild birds
Bats
Opossums
Porcupines
Rabbits
Squirrels
Chipmunks
Moles and voles
Reptiles
Amphibians
Services Provided
Wildlife medical treatment
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphaned wildlife care
Wildlife assistance hotline
Release preparation
Public wildlife guidance
Conservation education
About
Center for Wildlife treats thousands of injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Its clinic accepts all wild birds, wild reptiles and amphibians, and several mammal species, while referring species it is not permitted or equipped to rehabilitate to other appropriate resources.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals — Windham
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
279 River Road
Windham, ME 04062
Phone
207-892-3040
Email
info@msspa.org
County
Cumberland County
Website
Home • MSSPA
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Equine rehabilitation
Horse adoption
Long-term sanctuary
Feed and care assistance
Horse rehoming assistance
Humane education
About
MSSPA specializes in neglected and abused equines, including horses arriving through cruelty and seizure cases. Horses receive individualized rehabilitation and may eventually be adopted, rehomed or remain in sanctuary when necessary.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Midcoast Humane — Brunswick
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
5 Industrial Parkway
Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone
207-449-1366
County
Cumberland County
Website
Midcoast Humane – Midcoast Humane
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Ferrets
Guinea pigs
Rats
Other small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Stray animal intake
Owner-surrender services
Foster care
Community cat programs
Low-cost wellness services
Pet food assistance
About
Midcoast Humane operates sheltering facilities in Brunswick and Edgecomb and provides care for thousands of animals each year. Its intake programs include dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and other small companion animals, along with community programs designed to help pets remain with their families.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Avian Haven — Freedom
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
418 N. Palermo Road
Freedom, ME 04941
Phone
207-382-6761
Email
info@avianhaven.org
County
Waldo County
Website
Avian Haven
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Owls
Waterfowl
Seabirds
Corvids
Hummingbirds
Other native wild birds
Services Provided
Wild bird rescue assistance
Emergency bird intake
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Orphaned bird care
Release preparation
Wildlife education
About
Avian Haven is dedicated specifically to injured, sick, and orphaned wild birds. The Freedom facility cares for roughly 3,000 birds annually representing more than 140 species and operates a public wild-bird assistance line daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Peace Ridge Sanctuary — Brooks
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1111 Littlefield Road
Brooks, ME 04921
Phone
207-722-3035
Email
info@peaceridgesanctuary.org
County
Waldo County
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cows
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Chickens and other farmed birds
Horses
Donkeys
Dogs
Rabbits
Other rescued domestic animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Equine rescue
Cruelty and neglect case assistance
Animal rehabilitation
Permanent sanctuary
Dog and rabbit adoption
Special-needs animal care
Wildlife habitat conservation
About
Peace Ridge operates several Maine sanctuary facilities and provides rescue, rehabilitation and permanent sanctuary for hundreds of farmed animals, equines and companion animals. Many residents arrive through cruelty, neglect or emergency cases referred by Maine animal-welfare authorities.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Animal Welfare Society — Kennebunk
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
46 Holland Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone
207-985-3244
Email
info@animalwelfaresociety.org
County
York County
Website
Pet Adoption & Vet Care in Kennebunk, ME | Animal Welfare Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Rats
Mice
Gerbils
Pet birds
Occasional reptiles
Other companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Foster care
Veterinary clinic
Affordable veterinary services
Spay/neuter services
Canine training
Working-cat placement
Pet-owner support
About
Animal Welfare Society operates an adoption center and community veterinary clinic in Kennebunk. It regularly cares for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and small mammals sometimes can occasionally assist other companion species such as reptiles.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Acadia Wildlife Center — Bar Harbor
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
49 Black Dog Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone
207-288-4960
Email
No public email
County
Hancock County
Website
Home : Acadia Wildlife Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Wild mammals
Wild birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Bats
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Injured wildlife care
Orphaned wildlife care
Wildlife rescue guidance
Release to the wild
Human-wildlife conflict advice
Environmental education
About
Acadia Wildlife Center provides rehabilitation for injured and orphaned native wildlife from midcoast and Downeast Maine. The center cares for mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians and asks the public to call before capturing or transporting a wild animal.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Pope Memorial Humane Society — Thomaston
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
25 Buttermilk Lane
Thomaston, ME 04861
Phone
207-594-2200
Email
applications@popehumane.org
County
Knox County
Website
Pope Memorial Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Ferrets
Gerbils
Hamsters
Rats
Mice
Pet birds
Other small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Animal admissions
Foster care
Medical care
Spay/neuter before adoption
Microchipping
Barn-cat placement
Community education
About
Pope Memorial Humane Society serves numerous Knox County and surrounding communities and cares for a broad range of companion animals. Its adoption program can include dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, guinea pigs and several types of pet birds.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society — Lewiston
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
55 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone
207-783-2311
Email
info@gahumane.org
County
Androscoggin County
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Kittens
Puppies
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Other small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Lost-pet reunification
Community pet support
Veterinary wellness services
Behavioral support
Pet food assistance
Working-cat placement
About
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society provides shelter, adoption, veterinary-access, behavioral and community-support programs for companion animals. Its adoption program includes dogs, cats and a variety of small animals.
Last Verified
September 21, 2026