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Helping Animals Thrive

Dedicated to saving lives, Animal Orphanage- Old Town is committed to providing a second chance to every rescue animal. Through our shelter, we offer a safe haven for animals in need, providing them with love, care, and training. Our stories of impact showcase the transformation of each shelter animal into a beloved companion. 

🎉 From Shelter to Sofa: Grace’s Happily Ever After! 🐾

 

After an incredible 271 days at the shelter, Grace has finally found her forever home! It’s been a long journey, and we are absolutely thrilled to share that this sweet, gentle girl is now living the life she deserves. 🐾💕

 

From the very start, Grace was a bit shy, but with the dedication of our staff, she blossomed over time. We worked hard together on training and building trust, helping Grace grow into the loving, calm companion she is today. Through patience, consistency, and lots of love, she’s come so far—and now, she’s ready for her forever family! 🧡

Grace also got the chance to show off her personality on local news and experience some fun Dogs Day Out adventures, giving her the opportunity to enjoy life outside the shelter and build confidence along the way. 🌟 These moments were an important part of Grace’s journey, helping her become the confident and happy girl she is today.

Now, she’s in a peaceful home where she’ll be pampered and loved. Her new family already adores her, and we’re so excited to see her thrive in this new chapter of her life. 👑

Thank you to everyone who supported Grace during her time with us. You helped make this happy ending possible, and we’re forever grateful. Congrats, sweet Grace—here’s to a lifetime of love and happiness! 💖🐾

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​Mischief and Miracles: Caesar’s Adoption Tale

After 233 days, Caesar has found his forever home! 🐾❤️

When Caesar first arrived as a stray, he didn’t trust humans and wanted nothing to do with us. He was nervous, untrusting, and kept his distance. But over time, this spirited boy began to show his true colors. Over the last few months, Caesar blossomed into a happy, friendly, and playful cat. He even became a bit of a star, attending cat yoga sessions and charming everyone with his antics.

Caesar was also quite the jokester. He loved to bother the staff while they worked, swatting at their legs, zooming around the shelter, and occasionally knocking things over just for fun. Despite his mischievous side, his personality made him impossible not to love.

Known as the "ladies’ man" of the shelter, Caesar got along well with kittens and female cats but liked to remind the male cats who was boss. He adored exploring, playing with toys, and getting attention on his own terms.

While we’ll miss his spirited presence and playful mischief, we’re overjoyed to announce that Caesar has been adopted! His journey from a scared stray to a confident, loving companion is a beautiful reminder of the power of patience and love. Cheers to Caesar and his new forever family! 💕

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Lyric’s New Beginning: From Shelter Struggles to a Forever Home! 🏡🐾

 

We are thrilled to announce that Lyric, our 4-year-old Shepherd/Husky mix with a big personality, has found his forever home! 🏡✨

Lyric came to us with some challenges, including recurring ear infections caused by narrow ear canals and severe skin irritation, which required treatment. With time, care, and patience, he made a full recovery. While in the shelter, the stress of kennel life caused some behavioral challenges, but we weren’t about to give up on him.

Thanks to the dedication of our staff and the incredible support of Christine, a trainer who has worked wonders with some of our dogs, Lyric underwent weeks of training to build confidence, learn new skills, and cope with his stress. He made remarkable progress and was ready to thrive in a home that could provide him with structure, understanding, and lots of love.

Now, Lyric has found his perfect match—a family committed to continuing his training and giving him the life he deserves. We’re so proud of how far he’s come and can’t wait to see him shine in his new home. 🐾

Stories That Inspire 

Every adoption is a new beginning. See how rescued animals have found love and happiness in their forever homes. Visit our archive for more Stories of Impact:

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Physical Address 

71 Airport Road 

Old Town, ME 04468

 

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 565 

Orono, ME 04473

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 

Sunday - Closed 

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