6 Reputable Dog Rescues in Cumberland County, Maine (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Cumberland County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Maine here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Westbrook

    Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland rescue animals that are stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals. Adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested for parasites and viruses, and vaccinated.

    Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is a no-kill shelter.

    • ✔Adoption Fee: 2-6 mos: $550 7-12 mos: $500 1-5 yrs: $300 5-10 yrs: $250 10+ yrs and special needs: name your fee 12+ mos partners outside of Maine: $450

    • ✔Address: 217 Landing Road Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Telephone: (207) 854-9771 (Call them)

    • ✔Email: owhitton@arlgp.org

    • ✔Facebook Page: Facebook

  2. Midcoast Humane

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Westbrook

    Midcoast Humane rescue stray and surrendered animals to provide them with basic and medical care. Adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, tested and treated for parasites and viruses, vaccinated, and microchipped.

    Midcoast Humane is a no-kill shelter.

    • ✔Adoption Fee: Under 6 mos: $450 6-12 mos: $400 1-6 yrs: $300 6-10 yrs: $225 10+ yrs: $100 Adult transport dog: $425 Senior for seniors: $0

    • ✔Address: 30 Range Road Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Telephone: (207) 449-1366 (Call them)

    • ✔Email: info@midcoasthumane.org

    • ✔Facebook Page: Facebook

  3. Maine Sheltie Rescue

    4. The Mission Statement of Maine Sheltie Rescue: “Maine Sheltie Rescue is a not-for-profit group comprised of volunteers who give their time, ability, and homes to help place Shelties where they will be cared for and loved. Our main goals are the protection of Shelties already here, the prevention of further over-breeding and the education of the public about the Sheltie breed.
    We service Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.”

  4. Little Paws Big Hearts Pekingese Rescue

    5. The Mission Statement of Little Paws Big Hearts Pekingese Rescue: “We are passionate Pekingese people working hard to save as many Pekes as we can. We are non-profit. We operate mainly in Virginia and Maine, but have been able to help Pekes in many states. 

    For now, we take the Pekes into our homes, show them love and get them medical treatment if necessary. We want to make sure that we are adopting out the best Peke possible. Our Pekes stay with us until the day they go to their forever home, no matter how long that takes. We want what`s best for them.”

  5. Fetching Hope Rescue

    6. The Mission Statement of Fetching Hope Rescue: “Fetching Hope Rescue represents a 501 (c) (3) non-profit (E.I.N: 45-5214458) all volunteer canine rescue group whose mission is to save the lives of neglected, abused and/or stray dogs by finding them safe, loving, and permanent homes in New England.

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    • ✔Adoption Fee: Under 6 mos: $495 6 mos-2 yrs: $450 2-6 yrs: $400 6+ yrs: $350

    • ✔Address: PO Box 23 Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Email: fetchinghoperescue@gmail.com

  6. Passion for Pets Rescue

    7. The Mission Statement of Passion for Pets Rescue: “About Us

    Passion for Pets Rescue (PPR) is non-profit, fully insured and state licensed rescue, run by volunteers. We do not have an actual shelter, all of our dogs are either in foster care in Maine or with our Southern partners in Mississippi.

    The dogs/puppies are given proper medical care, vaccinated and issued health certificates before being transported to Maine.

    If you want to make a difference, please join Passion For Pets Rescue in their mission. There are so many ways you can help!

    Please contact us if you would like to help foster, transport, or volunteer. There is something for everyone to do. We are a 501 (c)”