Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

Westbrook, ME

The main animal shelter serving greater Portland and southern Maine, rescuing cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes across the region.

Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Wednesday.

Areas served Greater Portland and southern Maine

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (207) 854-9771 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Browse adoptable cats on the league's website, then contact the shelter to arrange a visit.

Location

Find Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

The area

Cumberland County at a glance

Population 308,827

Housing units 153,286

Est. households with a cat 42,426

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are you located?

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is based in Westbrook, Maine. It does not publish a public street address, which is typical of foster-based rescues.

How does the adoption process work?

Browse adoptable cats on the league's website, then contact the shelter to arrange a visit.

Which areas do you serve?

Greater Portland and southern Maine.

Get involved

Support Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

Surrendering a cat

Contact the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland through arlgp.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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