Resources

All Pet Health Pet Care Pet Insurance Pet Loss & Grief Shelters & Humane Societies Canine Training Statewide Resources Pet to Pet Introductions End of Life Care

Equine, Wildlife and Marine Animal Services, Statewide Resources

Mousam Misfits

Located near AWS in Kennebunk and opening in Summer 2026, Mousam Misfits will be a sanctuary for small farm animals, such as goats, pigs and sheep.

Pet Care

If you would like assistance feeding your pet, our Stay@Home program has resources to help. We work directly with area food pantries to provide them with pet food for their clients to bring home to their pets.

Canine Training

Family Paws

Family Paws provides specialized programs and support for new and expecting parents with dogs. They support families with children and dogs through educational programs so that they may establish and grow the bonds for happy and safe relationships together.

Spay & Neuter

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)

For feral and free roaming cats trapped in Maine, we offer spay/neuter services (also known as trap-neuter-return) at no cost to caretakers.

Spay & Neuter

Mother Spay Program

If your female dog or cat is expecting or just had babies, we can help through our Mother Spay Program.

End of Life Care

At Peace Vet

With deep compassion and a calming and peaceful presence, Dr. Jesse Therrien offers at-home euthanasia and after-care services to Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire pet families. Call (207) 200-7574 to learn more or to schedule her services.

End of Life Care

Vet at Your Door

Offering at-home wellness care, sick visits, acupuncture, hospice care, and euthanasia, Vet at Your Door's provides compassionate care at the place you and your pet feel most comfortable: home. Call (207) 536-8387 to learn more.

End of Life Care

Haven Veterinary Hospice and Senior Care

Specializing in elder pet care, Dr. Kelly Hill provides high-quality care and support for your loved one in their most comfortable environment: home. Supports pet families in York County and southern Cumberland County. Make an appointment by calling (207) 361-7145.

Spay & Neuter

Spay/Neuter Rescue Partners Program

AWS' Community Veterinary Clinic offers high-volume spay/neuter services to rescues, shelters and community cat programs.

Pet Loss & Grief

MVMC Pet Loss Support Group

Held virtually on the first Monday of the month from 6-7pm, this online group helps owners or caregivers who are experiencing grief and loss after saying goodbye to a companion animal.

Cats, Pet Care

Cat Behaviorist

Dr. Rachel Geller, Ed.D. works to create harmonious relationships between cats and their owners without any financial barriers that might prevent cat owners from being able to keep their cat in their home due to behavioral issues.

Pet Loss & Grief

Tranquil Waters

The staff at Tranquil Waters understands how incredibly difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family member, and have curated a number of recommended resources to help you through when the time comes.

Pet Loss & Grief

Losing Lulu

Founded in January of 2018, Losing Lulu is the online Facebook grief support group that helps people to find support after losing an animal companion or family member to a behavioral euthanasia.

Equine, Wildlife and Marine Animal Services, Statewide Resources

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) preserves, protects, and enhances the inland fisheries and wildlife resources of the state. Visit their site or call a local game warden if you find an orphaned, injured or ill wild animal.

Equine, Wildlife and Marine Animal Services, Statewide Resources

Marine Mammals of Maine

Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in southern and midcoast Maine.

Equine, Wildlife and Marine Animal Services, Statewide Resources

Saco River Wildlife Center

Saco River Wildlife Center provides rehabilitative care to Maine’s ill, injured, or orphaned wildlife.

Equine, Wildlife and Marine Animal Services, Statewide Resources

Center for Wildlife

Located in Cape Neddick, Center for Wildlife treats found, injured, and orphaned wild animals.

Pet Care, Dogs, Canine Training

How to Curb Puppy Biting & Chewing

One of the best things about puppies is how curious they are. We love watching them encountering new situations each day and helping them navigate through them. However, the downside is that puppies explore the world through their mouths! This can lead to some less than desirable bites to your hands, clothes, and household items. While we do not want to discourage a puppy’s inclination to try new things, we do want to let them know the best way to go about it. Let’s explore ways to help our puppies use their mouths appropriately and encourage time to settle.