Check out our annual events too!

April 30th- Dash for Dogs 5K Run and Strutt Your Mutt Walk

May 18th- 3rd Annual For the Love of Pets Radiothon with WIGY 105.5FM

June 3rd- Kitten Shower

June 22nd- 21st Annual Golf Tournament

September 14th- Golden Paw Awards

Recent News

Kitten Shower Raffle!

We've got several great prizes that would make a lovely gift for the cat lover in your life- or yourself!…

Summer Cash Raffle

What would you spend a bonus $500 on? A much-needed weekend get-away? A trip to the grocery store? Whatever the…

Dog Park Update

In order to provide training opportunities, possible public classes, and enrichment for shelter dogs, please note that beginning April 19th,…

Future Hero Award Nominations

Do you know a child or teen who loves animals and can't do enough to help them? We want to…

Coffee for a Cause at Blue Jay!

Drop in to Blue Jay Coffee at 189 Main Street in Lewiston all this month and get a fantastic Raspberry…

Helping Harlow

All of us at GAHS are thankful for the Lewiston Police Department for taking the cruelty inflicted on Harlow the…

The Beagles Have Landed!

We are overjoyed to be able to help out in a historic dog rescue- these eight beagles are part of…

Medical Needs Come in Threes?

We often find that we'll have "clusters" of the same medical conditions come to us back to back. This past…

GAHS Receives Help from PetSmart Charities

GREATER ANDROSCOGGIN HUMANE SOCIETY TO HELP ADDRESS VETERINARY CARE SHORTAGES WITH $110,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® JULY 26, 2022— LEWISTON,…

Pet Food Drive with WGME 13

Every year, over 4,000 animals in need are assisted by GAHS. Many of those animals are in need of healthy…

Petco Love Shows GAHS Some Love!

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is overjoyed to receive a $15,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support…

Help Bruiser Get Needed Surgery

Handsome Bruiser has a problem- His kidneys are producing crystals and making it so that he cannot pass urine- and…

Laundry Dreams are Now a Reality

Thanks to supporters like you!! With an old and struggling washer and dryer, each day was a nail-biter- will it…

GAHS Logo Wear!

One challenge during this time of social distancing is the limited visitors to our facility! Our small merchandise shop has…

Updates regarding COVID-19 (7/19/21)

All adoption visits will now be in-person and first come, first served. Please see our How To Adopt page for…

Raise a Glass to Help Animals!

Tito's Handmade Vodka is once again teaming with a local watering hole to benefit the GAHS! In conjunction with our…

A Season of Caring at GAHS!

While this year has been challenging, we're still focusing on the positive and celebrating a #SeasonofCaring here at GAHS! In…

Will You Join Primrose To Help More Animals?

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone– but one silver lining is the immense compassion and generosity shown by…

Shopping to Save Lives

As we continue to prioritize safety for all of you, as well as animals in need, we have made the…

2020 Cold Paws-Warm Hearts Raffle

Winter weather is fast approaching! Could you use some extra help with heating fuel this cold season? Who couldn't? Buy…

DIY Treasure Mats for dogs and cats!

Believe it or not, some dogs may be tired of going for walks these days! A great activity to keep…

GAHS Statement Regarding COVID-19

Staff and Board Members of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society are closely monitoring the situation posed by the new coronavirus…

GAHS partners with Finding Rover!

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is proud to announce that we are the first shelter in Maine to partner with…

GAHS is growing and changing!

Since 2018, our organization has undergone a lot of change, including new leadership, new behavioral expertise, expanding programs and new…

Donate to Alley Cats L/A to help the free roaming cats in our area

As our shelter continues to grow and provide more services for our community, your help and support is greatly appreciated!…

Upcoming Events

June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Paint Night!

Join fellow pet lovers at the Lost Valley Brew Pub for a fun evening when everyone will get to paint…
June 22 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

21st Annual Golf Tournament

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June 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kitten Yoga

Stretch...and purrr....Practice your best Cat Pose because we've got a Kitten Yoga class coming up! Get your tickets for our…

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