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Maine animal shelters

There are 166 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainer animal shelters employ 689 people, earn more than $49 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $123 million.
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Animal shelters by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
 
70
 
$25,272,191
Lewiston, ME
 
16
 
$2,076,263
Bangor
 
16
 
$3,246,426
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Job trends for Maine animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
15
1-10
 
12
11-25
 
9
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
41
$250k to $1M
 
16
$1M to $5M
 
14
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Maine

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1-20 of 166

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP)

The mission of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned, confiscated and relinquished animals, and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
94
EIN
01-0212541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kennebec Valley Humane Society (KVHS)

To care for, protect, and place animals for adoption in lifelong homes, and to prevent cruelty to animals by educating our community in the proper and humane care of all animals.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
25
EIN
01-0266549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midcoast Humane

Midcoast Humane rescues and cares for thousands of animals annually, facilitating adoptions, providing veterinary services, and promoting responsible pet ownership in the community.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
84
EIN
01-6021200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County (PMHSKC)

Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County is devoted to caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in loving homes; promoting responsible pet ownership, humane treatment of all animals.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
21
EIN
01-0445336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bangor Humane Society (BHS)

The Bangor Humane Society champions the humane treatment and adoption of companion animals, provides quality care for homeless pets, and promotes animal welfare through education and advocacy.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
29
EIN
01-0215910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare Society (AWS)

AWS's mission is to provide humane shelter and care to companion animals temporarily in need of housing, to assist in disaster response, and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership through education and public awareness.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
61
EIN
23-7018176
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA)

The mission of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is to prevent cruelty to animals in Maine and elsewhere.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
18
EIN
01-0212545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAWS Animal Adoption Center (PAWS)

PAWS Animal Adoption Center was founded to provide a safe, comforting place for animals that are looking for loving, permanent homes. They are a private, non-profit animal welfare organization that provides care and love to all cats and dogs.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
34
EIN
23-7423028
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Somerset Humane Society

Somerset Humane Society fosters compassion, provides shelter for animals in need, supports spay/neuter programs, and promotes humane treatment and adoption initiatives.
Revenue
$985.2k
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
15
EIN
01-0357595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Protectors of Animal Life Society

Pals no kill cat shelter offers low cost veterinary care, adoption services, and public education in Winthrop, ME.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
24
EIN
01-0369020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society Waterville Area

Humane Society Waterville Area provides care and maintains facilities to help homeless animals. They offer spay and neuter programs to adopted animals, ensuring proper care and feeding for those in need.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$816.5k
Employees
26
EIN
23-7076479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ark Animal Shelter

The Ark Animal Shelter provides compassionate care and placement for homeless animals, offers low-cost spay/neuter programs, and serves two counties.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0401717
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Animal Health Alliance

Maine Animal Health Alliance enhances pet health through spay/neuter services, wellness exams, and vaccinations while supporting the human-animal bond despite financial challenges.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$471.7k
Employees
14
EIN
92-1632505
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is committed to promoting a Humane community by providing the best possible care for stray, abandoned and abused animals. To provide food, shelter and medical care for homeless animals and perform adoption services.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
86
EIN
01-6011843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grammy Rose Dog Rescue and Sanctuary

Rescues adoptable dogs from euthanasia, provides quality care in a unique home-like setting, and promotes animal welfare. Located in Acton, ME.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
47
EIN
83-0878518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Spay Alliance

United Spay Alliance promotes animal welfare, educates on spay/neuter procedures, and addresses pet population issues in the USA. Based in Brunswick, ME.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2598654
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Above and Beyond Great Dane Rescue

Above and Beyond Great Dane Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lewiston, ME that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2307084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Messenger Animal Rescue

Messenger Animal Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Harrington, ME that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-3685934
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Somerset Pet Welfare Alliance

Somerset Pet Welfare Alliance is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Skowhegan, ME that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2754779
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waiting Whiskers

Waiting Whiskers is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Sherman, ME that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3852156
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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