Resources
We know that money is tight. And we don't want you to feel you must give up your family pet to cut the family budget. Here's a list of resources to help pet owners care for their furry family members during financial hardship. Please share this with neighbors and friends in need.


Food Pantries

Furry Friends Pet Pantry
Available through the Animal Rescue League of Greater Portland and Camp Bow Wow in Portland. Call 207-854-9771 or visit www.arglp.org

Lincoln County Animal Shelter, Edgecomb
Contact Manager Melinda Reed at 207-822-9677 or
visit www.visitlcaspaws.org

Catholic Charities of Maine
Occasionally has pet food and litter.
Call 800-781-8550 or visit www.tr.im/ccmaine

Please note:
If you do not have a pet food pantry in your area, contact your local food pantry or Coastal Humane Society for any donated pet food that is available to the public
.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Assistance

Help! Fix Me
Maine's low cost spay/neuter program. Call for eligibility requirements: 207-287-7621 or 800-367-1317 or
visit http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/aw/fixme.html

Cleo Fund: This program helps fix cats, mixed breed dogs, and rabbits. Call 207-773-6221.

Friends of Animals
Low cost spay/neuter certificates that can be used at any Friends of Animals participating veterinary hospitals. Call 800-321-7387 or visit www.friendsofanimals.org

Spay/USA
Spay/neuter assistance referrals.
Call 800-248-SPAY or visit www.spayusa.org

Low Cost Vaccination Clinics

Coastal Humane Society
Monthly rabies clinics. Rabies shots $10; also nail clipping, ear cleaning and implanting of ID chips.
Visit http://www.coastalhumanesociety.org/home8_page.shtml for dates and times.

Pet Quarters
Vaccination clinics for cats and dogs; testing for heart worm, Lyme disease, feline leukemia, deworming.
Visit www.petquartersne.com

PetCo
Low cost vaccination clinics.
Visit www.petco.com

For Pets and Victims of Domestic Violence

The Linkage Project
Offers resources to pets and families who are victims of domestic violence.
Visit www.linkageproject.org/home/pet-foster-homes

PAWS
A partnership with the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunkport and Caring Unlimited, PAWS uses volunteer homes to temporarily foster pets for victims living at the Caring Unlimited Women's Shelter.
www.caring-unlimited.orr.
(800-239-7298)

Homeless Pets
If you are homeless or know someone who is facing the loss of their home, contact your local animal shelter for help with temporary housing for pets.