adoption

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.

Are you a dog person or a cat person?

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

Any leads?

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.