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Rabies Clinics

Houlton Humane Society - Third Saturday of Each Month +

  • Organization/Sponsored by: Houlton Humane Society
  • Website: https://www.houltonhumanesociety.us/rabies-clinics
  • Location: 263 Callaghan Rd, Houlton, ME 04730
  • No appointment needed. Drive-through clinic
  • Cost: 1 & 3 yr rabies, 3 years with proof of last rabies vaccine, $40 1 & 3 yr distemper for dogs is a combo vaccine including Parvovirus, 3 year distemper please bring proof of last year distemper vaccine, $40
  • Contact: (207) 532-2862

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Low Cost Drive Thru Rabies Clinic, Fort Fairfield, October 18, 1 to 3 PM +

  • Organization/Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Fire and Rescue, Central Aroostook Humane Society, and Maine Animal Welfare Program
  • Location: Fort Fairfield Fire and Rescue, 18 Community Center Drive, Fort Fairfield, ME
  • Cost: $20
  • Dogs must be on leash. Cats must be in carriers.
  • Vaccines are 1 year vaccines. 3 years with proof of non-expired prior vaccine. Comes with free microchip and microchip registration.

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Low Cost Drive Thru Rabies Clinic, Oakfield, November 8, 3 to 5 PM +

  • Organization/Sponsored by: Oakfield Fire and Rescue, Central Aroostook Humane Society, and Maine Animal Welfare Program
  • Location: Oakfield Fire Department, 1 River Road, Oakfield, ME
  • Cost: $20
  • Dogs must be on leash. Cats must be in carriers.
  • Vaccines are 1 year vaccines. 3 years with proof of non-expired prior vaccine. Comes with free microchip and microchip registration.

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Rabies clinics and trainings listed above are third party events we are aware of and are not sponsored by the DACF.

How to Contact the Animal Welfare Office

For the safety and security of office personnel, and in response to recent incidents involving hostile and confrontational visitors, this office does not conduct in-person business with clients, customers, vendors, licensees or members of the public.

All communication, inquiries, and business transactions shall be conducted exclusively by telephone, video phone, email, contact forms or physical mail, subject to any accommodations required by law. This policy is to protect employees from potential threats, harassment, intimidation, and workplace violence while ensuring the continued delivery of professional and accessible services.

To report an animal cruelty or neglect complaint during business hours 8 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday:

Complaints received via email must contain the reporting party’s name and phone number; the name of the animal owner, (if known), a physical address, a description of the animals and the type of complaint.

For an emergency outside of business hours:

Please call the Bangor Barracks of the State Police, 207-973-3700, and they will contact an Animal Welfare Program representative.

Animal Control Officer Contacts

Animal Control Officers by Town

Support the Animal Welfare Program

Support Animal Welfare License Plate

AWP license plate

The proceeds from the Support Animal Welfare specialty plate will be equally distributed between the Animal Welfare Auxiliary Fund and the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund.

Donations

Help fight animal cruelty and pet overpopulation in the State of Maine by making a donation online!

Donate to Fight Animal Abuse

Income Tax Form Check Off

Make a voluntary contribution to Maine's Companion Animal Sterilization Fund on your income tax return. On your Maine State Tax Form, check the box called The Companion Animal Sterilization Fund.

The fund will be used to save lives by:

  • spaying/neutering cats and dogs
  • preventing unwanted litters
  • lowering shelter intakes
  • lowering shelter euthanasia
  • reducing the number of feral cats
  • reducing dog bites