The purpose of the Animal Welfare Program is to ensure humane and proper treatment of animals by developing, implementing and administering a comprehensive program that upholds the animal welfare laws of Maine through communication, education and enforcement.

Events / ACO Training

News

Training

DACF ACO Trainings

Third Party ACO Trainings

Wildlife 101 Training by Center for the Wildlife - March 29th

Spring is coming! That means more calls! Please join the Center for Wildlife for an informative workshop and discussion about wildlife, interaction between the public and wildlife, handling calls, safe handling techniques for wildlife, normal seasonal wildlife behavior, and resources to bring wildlife to!

Maine Animal Control Association: 2019 Professional Development Training & Annual Business Meeting

  • The Maine Animal Control Association is hosting their 2019 Professional Development Training & Annual Business Meeting
  • Dates: April 5 & 6, 2019
  • Location: Sunday River - Jordan Hotel.
  • or Schedule and Registration Information Visit: macamaine.com.

LD 858 An Act To Strengthen the Law Regarding Dangerous Dogs and Nuisance Dogs is now in effect as of August 1, 2018.

Rabies Clinics

  • Location: Augusta Buker Center, 22 Armory St., Augusta  
  • Cost: $15
  • Sponsored by Augusta Police Department & Kennebec Valley Humane Society.
  • Bring your pet's previous rabies vaccination records (cerficates).
  • Cats should be in carriers and dogs on a short leash.
  • Rabies clinc is open to residents of all cities and towns.
  • Dog registrations will be available for Augusta residents.

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Blake Veterinary Hospital - Every Saturday, 9AM to 11AM +

  • Location: Blake Veterinary Hospital in Northport
  • Walk-in clinic.
  • $15.00 per vaccine.
  • Call 789-5002 for more information.

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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.

Help Fix Me!

Maine's Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program

The Help Fix ME program accepts a limited number of applications each month. To apply, please call the Help Fix ME program and speak with staff, who accept available applications in the order in which they are received. Applications must be completed and returned within a limited timeframe, or applicants will have to apply again.

Please check spaymaine.org for other programs that you may qualify for.

Let us help you fix your cat or dog. There aren't homes enough for all of them. If you can't afford to fix your cat or dog, call 1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621.

You may be eligible for the State's low cost spay/neuter program.

If you receive or are eligible for one of the following programs...

Food Stamps

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Social Security Disability (SSD)

You can have your cat fixed for $10, and your dog fixed for $20.

Please check with your local animal shelter or at http://www.spaymaine.org/ for other programs that may help you if Help Fix ME can not.

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.

Animal Welfare Plate FAQs

Order Your License Plate Online

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.

Tell your cat and dog-loving friends about Maine's Tax Form Check Off!

The fund will be used to save lives by...

spaying/neutering cats and dogs

preventing unwanted litters

lowering shelter intakes

lowering shelter euthanasias

reducing the number of feral cats

reducing dog bites

For more information, call HELP FIX ME! now 1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621.

How to Contact the Animal Welfare Office

To report an animal cruelty or neglect complaint during business hours 8 am to 4:30 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.

207-287-3846

1-877-269-9200 (Toll Free)

animal.welfare@maine.gov

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

List of Animal Control Officers by Town

Animal Welfare Animals

Donate to Fight Animal Abuse