adoption

The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine found these two brothers a perfect home, but more homes are needed.

Pet adoptions and fosterings have really taken off in Maine, with more and more people opting to give animals a second chance at a happy life. Whether you're into dogs, cats, rabbits, or even hamsters, shelters in Southern Maine have animals looking for both forever homes and temporary foster families.

Every dog is deserving of a loving home, and New Englanders especially love these breeds.

Are you a dog person or a cat person?

Maybe it's time to add a furry friend to your home. Adopting a pet from a shelter or a rescue is not only more affordable, but you're providing a loving home to an animal in need.

Cats, rats, and finches are among the critters looking for new homes.

After a family's cat went missing, it was then adopted and that's when things got ugly.

Nimbus is a gray shorthair kitty who happens to live over 6,280 feet above sea level.

A nine-year-old cat in Maine with a calm and quiet demeanor is losing hope after spending more than 15 months in a shelter waiting for adoption.

Are you ready to help this adorable puppy meet her forever family here in Maine? Let me tell you about her.

For more than 400 days, a sweet, deaf dog named Ollie has been waiting in a Maine shelter for the perfect person to come along. Is that you?

This is truly heartwarming, and such a great concept.

Sweet Minnie is 20 years young, and was brought to the shelter after her owner unfortunately passed away.

This 3-year-old dog is a love bug.

Leroy Dixie is a three-year-old Blue Tick Coonhound mix, and has spent over 200+ days in the shelter at Great Dog Rescue New England.

Omega is one of many Maine cats in a special program that have been waiting for months in hopes of being adopted by a family.