November 5, 2009
Resources for Mainers
Contact information at your fingertips
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To report suspected animal abuse, locate emergency animal care, learn about animal laws in your state, discover tips on peacefully co-existing with local wildlife, or if you have other questions, please consult the following list of useful web links and phone numbers.
Animal Cruelty Complaints
animal.welfare@maine.gov
http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/aw/index.html
1-877-269-9200 or 207-287-3846
Report animal cruelty to your town animal control officer. http://www.maine.gov/local/
Maine Federation of Humane Societies
A statewide network of companion animal welfare organizations working to support animal shelters, to promote the adoption of homeless animals
and responsible pet ownership, and to end pet overpopulation through education, outreach, and advocacy.
http://www.mainefederationofhumanesocieties.org/
Maine Legislature and Statutes
http://www.maine.gov/legis/
Maine Statutes: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/
Download a copy of the animal welfare law book: http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/aw/downloads.html
Wildlife Rehabilitation
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/rehabilitation/index.htm
Spay/Neuter Resources
Help Fix ME State-wide low-cost spay/neuter program
http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/aw/fixme.html
1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621
helpfixme@maine.gov
Maine Veterinary Medical Association
http://jesmaine.tripod.com/MVMA/index.html
Maine Animal Control Association
The Linkage Project
http://www.linkageproject.org/
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Warden Service
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/warden_service/
Wildlife Complaints/Concerns:
Gray 1-800-228-0857
Augusta 1-800-452-4664
Orono 1-800-432-7381
Houlton 1-800-924-2261
Dover-Foxcroft 1-800-432-7372
Maine Emergency Management Agency
Pet preparedness tips: http://www.state.me.us/mema/prepare/prep_home_pet.shtml