Creating Paw-sitive Bonds & Forever Homes
At the Animal Orphanage, we’re passionate about giving animals a second chance at a happy, healthy life.
From rescue to adoption, we help thousands of lost or abandoned animals in our community find food, care, and a loving forever home.
We’re dedicated to reuniting pets with their owners or helping them find new families, ensuring both animals and people experience the joy of unconditional love.
Our Mission
We are a no-kill animal shelter admitting stray cats and dogs through police or animal control. Located in Old Town, Maine.
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2019 - 2025 Impact Numbers
1,360 Animals Adopted
1,676 Animals Rescued
1,296 Animals Vaccinated
💛 Meet Daisy — A Sweet, Goofy Girl With a Heart That Needs Healing 💔
When Daisy, a 6-year-old Bluetick Coonhound, arrived at our shelter with her best friend Lady, she instantly made herself known—not with barking or chaos, but with her big, floppy ears, soulful eyes, and a silly, gentle charm that had us all smiling in no time. She flops dramatically onto her bed, greets staff with full-body tail wags, and has already become a favorite among the team.
Daisy is sunshine in dog form. But behind her goofball grin, she’s facing something very serious.
At her first vet appointment for routine vaccines, Daisy tested positive for heartworm—a heartbreaking and unexpected diagnosis.
Learn more about how you can help Daisy by clicking the link below:
Find Love on the Air—Adoptable Pets Featured Bi-Weekly!
Every other Tuesday, catch us on WABI 5 as we spotlight an adoptable animal looking for their forever home!
From playful pups to sassy cats, each featured friend has a unique story and plenty of love to give. Don’t miss the chance to meet your future best friend and help spread the word about adoption!
📺 When: Every other Tuesday, 6:30am
📍 Where: WABI TV Channel 5
Let’s find homes, one tail at a time! 🏡✨
Upcoming Events
🐾 Adopt & Shop: Cat & Rabbit Adoption Event at Aubuchon’s! 🐱🐰Sat, May 17Old Town
PUPPY YOGAWed, May 21Om Land Yoga
IGA Bake SaleSat, May 24Orono IGA
Furball Festival 2025: A Paw-some Celebration of 35 Years of Rescue!Fri, Jun 27Binette Park
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Want to stay in the loop about all things happening at The Animal Orphanage? Sign up for our monthly Tail Waggin’ Newsletter and be the first to hear about exciting adoption stories, upcoming events, and ways YOU can help make a difference in the lives of animals in our community.
