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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2022
More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage
Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2022
Maine’s animal welfare and protection laws again rank first in nation
The state has earned the top spot because lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2021
Local shelters take in animals from areas impacted by Hurricane Ida
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland took in a total of 25 dogs and cats from shelters in hard-hit areas of Louisiana through the non-profit organization Wings of Rescue.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2020
Neglected animals held in pandemic limbo slowly move toward adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finally got custody of 15 dogs and other animals seized by the state in March, but dozens more can't be released until courts resume hearings in cruelty cases.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2020
An inspirational tail: Maine collie goes from animal cruelty seizure to the Puppy Bowl
Duncan was one of more than 130 animals seized from a business in Solon in July.
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