Animal Orphanage (Old Town, Maine)

Animal Orphanage (Old Town, Maine) We are a no-kill animal orphanage admitting stray cats and dogs through police or animal control.

In 1990, a dedicated group of Old Town/Orono citizens, concerned about the well-being of homeless cats and dogs in their communities, founded The Animal Orphanage. Thousands of lost or abandoned animals have found food, shelter, medical treatment and the comfort of a caring staff at the Orphanage over the years. Every effort is made to reunite the animal with its loving owners or arrange adoption into a new home.

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨Our Pop-Up Adoption Event is happening tomorrow, and we need your help more than ever.The shelter is curren...
06/12/2026

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨

Our Pop-Up Adoption Event is happening tomorrow, and we need your help more than ever.

The shelter is currently FULL of dogs, and many of them have been waiting far too long for a family of their own. Every adoption opens up space for another animal in need and gives a deserving dog a second chance at a happy life.

Whether you're ready to adopt, considering fostering, or simply want to come meet some amazing dogs, we hope you'll stop by and join us.

Can't adopt right now? We are also urgently looking for foster homes for dogs waiting on medical appointments and procedures. Fostering saves lives and gives these dogs a safe, loving place to stay while they wait.

🐾 Meet adoptable dogs
🐾 Learn about fostering
🐾 Help us make room for the animals still waiting to come through our doors

Reminder that Bucksport Animal Shelter will be joining us for the event tomorrow with more incredible dogs looking for their forever homes!!!!

Please share this post and help us find homes for these incredible dogs. We can't do it without our community. ❤️

💕 Meet Rosie 💕Rosie will be one of the adorable singles attending our Adoption Event this Saturday from 10 AM–12 PM at T...
06/10/2026

💕 Meet Rosie 💕

Rosie will be one of the adorable singles attending our Adoption Event this Saturday from 10 AM–12 PM at The Animal Orphanage! ❤️

This sweet 7-year-old girl is looking for a foster-to-adopt home where she can recover from the surgery she needs for a chronic cruciate tear.

The best part? The Animal Orphanage will cover all surgery, medication, and recovery costs. Rosie just needs someone willing to give her a safe place to heal and be loved. 🐾

Come meet Rosie—you might just find your perfect match. ❤️

Cat found on Kirkland Road in Old Town. Call the Animal Orphanage at (207)827-8777 to claim. Must provide proof of owner...
06/09/2026

Cat found on Kirkland Road in Old Town. Call the Animal Orphanage at (207)827-8777 to claim. Must provide proof of ownership (veterinary documentation, adoption contract, etc. photos will not be accepted as proof of ownership)

Swipe right on Rex this Saturday! 💘Our most eligible bachelor will be making an appearance at this weekend’s Adoption Ev...
06/09/2026

Swipe right on Rex this Saturday! 💘

Our most eligible bachelor will be making an appearance at this weekend’s Adoption Event, and trust us—his dating profile speaks for itself. 😏

✔️ Loyal
✔️ Handsome
✔️ Loves snacks
✔️ Looking for something serious

Come meet Rex and all of our other adoptable animals this Saturday from 10 AM–12 PM at The Animal Orphanage. Who knows? Your perfect match might be waiting. ❤️

Dog found between Somerset street and 6th street in Old Town. Call the Animal Orphanage 207-827-8777 with any informatio...
06/08/2026

Dog found between Somerset street and 6th street in Old Town. Call the Animal Orphanage 207-827-8777 with any information or to claim. Must provide proof of ownership (licensing and proof of rabies vaccinations are required. Photos will not be accepted as proof of ownership)

🐾💛 Happy National Best Friends Day! 💛🐾Some friendships are simply meant to be.Meet Herc and Toothless, two inseparable b...
06/08/2026

🐾💛 Happy National Best Friends Day! 💛🐾

Some friendships are simply meant to be.

Meet Herc and Toothless, two inseparable best friends who have been by each other's side through it all. Where Herc goes, Toothless follows, and together they help each other navigate the world.

Herc is the brave one, helping show Toothless that people aren't so scary. Toothless leans on Herc for confidence and comfort, and with his best friend nearby, he's slowly learning to trust and come out of his shell.

The best part? These boys have been making incredible progress at the shelter. They're starting to be brave, seeking out attention from staff, and greeting their favorite people with sweet little chirps when they stop by to visit. Watching their personalities bloom has been a joy, and we know they'll continue to thrive in the right home.

These sweet boys are looking for a quiet, adult-only home where they can continue growing together. They may be shy at first, but their bond—and the love they're learning to share with people—is something truly special.

Because some best friends aren't meant to be separated. ❤️

🐱 Bonded pair – must be adopted together
🏡 Quiet, adult-only home preferred
💛 Gentle, sweet, and making wonderful progress every day

Could you be the happy ending Herc and Toothless have been waiting for?

Special bonded-pair adoption fee: $200 for both cats.

Dog found at Bosworth Park in Old Town. Call the Animal Orphanage at (207)827-8777 with any information or to claim. Mus...
06/06/2026

Dog found at Bosworth Park in Old Town. Call the Animal Orphanage at (207)827-8777 with any information or to claim. Must provide proof of ownership (licensing and proof of rabies vaccination are required. Photos will not be accepted as proof of ownership).

🐾🎉 Sponsor Spotlight: Versant Power 🎉🐾As Furball Festival 2026 gets closer, we'd like to take a moment to recognize and ...
06/06/2026

🐾🎉 Sponsor Spotlight: Versant Power 🎉🐾

As Furball Festival 2026 gets closer, we'd like to take a moment to recognize and thank Versant Power, our Top Dog Sponsor, for their generous support of this year's event! ❤️

While we have several incredible businesses supporting Furball Festival this year, Versant Power stepped up as our Top Dog Sponsor, making a significant investment in both the event and the animals we serve.

Community partners like Versant Power play a vital role in helping us make Furball Festival possible. Their support helps ensure Furball Festival remains a free, family-friendly community event while raising critical funds for the hundreds of animals that rely on The Animal Orphanage each year.

Because of sponsors like Versant Power, we're able to continue providing:

🐾 Food and daily care
🐾 Veterinary treatment and medications
🐾 Vaccinations and preventative care
🐾 Spay and neuter services
🐾 Safe shelter and enrichment
🐾 Second chances for animals in need

We are incredibly grateful not only to Versant Power, but to all of the businesses that have chosen to support Furball Festival 2026. Over the coming days, we'll be highlighting more of our amazing sponsors and the role they play in helping us save lives.

📣 We have just a few sponsorship opportunities remaining before our June 12th deadline!

If your business has been considering sponsorship, now is the perfect time to get involved. Sponsorships help offset event expenses, allowing more of the funds raised to go directly toward the animals while also showcasing your business as a community partner committed to making a difference.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more and sign up here:
https://animalorphanage.networkforgood.com/events/98377-furball-festival-sponsors

Please join us in thanking Versant Power for leading the way as our Top Dog Sponsor and helping make Furball Festival 2026 possible! ❤️🐾

🍪 Meet Cookie 🍪Cookie has found herself back at the shelter, and our hearts are breaking for this sweet girl. At 5 years...
06/05/2026

🍪 Meet Cookie 🍪

Cookie has found herself back at the shelter, and our hearts are breaking for this sweet girl. At 5 years old, she’s once again waiting for someone to give her the forever home she deserves.

Cookie may be a little shy when meeting new people, but once she trusts you, her goofy, loving personality shines through. She loves car rides, knows how to sit, walks nicely on a leash, and has been working hard to build her confidence around new people.

Like many dogs, Cookie would benefit from some continued training, but she’s eager to learn and loves spending time with her favorite humans. ❤️

Cookie has lived with other animals before and may do well with them again given proper introductions. She would do best in a home with older children who can give her the time and space she needs to settle in and feel secure.

She isn’t looking for perfection—just someone willing to be patient, kind, and give her a chance.

Could that be you?

Call the shelter to schedule a meet and greet with Cookie today.

💲 Adoption Fee: $160

Please share to help Cookie find the forever family she’s been waiting for. 🐾

🎉🐾 The Furball Festival is almost here! 🐾🎉We're just a few short weeks away from one of our favorite weekends of the yea...
06/05/2026

🎉🐾 The Furball Festival is almost here! 🐾🎉

We're just a few short weeks away from one of our favorite weekends of the year, and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you!

Join us June 27th for a fun-filled day benefiting the animals at The Animal Orphanage. This year's Furball Festival is packed with something for everyone, including:

🎶 Live music from Ken & Co
🍔 Delicious food trucks
🛍️ A full lineup of amazing local vendors
🐶 Games and activities for your pups
🎨 Fun for the kiddos
🎟️ Raffles, prizes, and so much more!

Whether you're coming to shop, eat, listen to great music, spend time with your family, or support homeless animals, there's something for everyone at Furball Festival.

📍 The Art Walk will take place right in Binette Park in Old Town, creating the perfect setting to spend a summer day with family, friends, and your furry companions.

Every dollar raised helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and second chances for the animals who rely on us.

Not sure what to expect? Check out the photos from last year's event below! 📸 We had an incredible turnout, and we're looking forward to making this year's festival even bigger and better.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend supporting a great cause! ❤️🐾

Address

71 Airport Road (The Mailing Address Interstate PO Box 565, Orono, ME 04473)
Old Town, ME
04468

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 1pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

(207) 827-8777

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