December 25, 2024

Portland Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Lani & More

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Looking to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter! During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions.

Across Maine, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located in your area. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for a new family member is at The Green Ark, where Lani the dog is waiting patiently, or another local facility. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you’re a dog or cat person, there are several great options available. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

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  • Name: -Penelope in Maine (bonded with Sadie)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Old Dogs New Digs, Portland, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Clumber Spaniel
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Penelope and Sadie are a very sweet bonded pair of senior dogs looking for a loving retirement home where they…” Learn more
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  • Name: -Sadie in Maine (bonded with Penelope)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Old Dogs New Digs, Portland, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Dalmatian
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Sadie and Penelope are a very sweet bonded pair of senior dogs looking for a loving retirement home where they…” Learn more
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  • Name: Lani
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Green Ark, Portland, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Lani is about as sweet as they come. She is submissive to all animals and humans. She loves everyone! Lani…” Learn more
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  • Name: Ophelia
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Homeless Animal Rescue Team Hart, P.O. Box 351, Cumberland, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Ophelia is a cute, 3.5 year old kitty who came to HART from our partner rescue in Pennsylvania. Sweet, cuddly,…” Learn more
  • Name: Gidget
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Homeless Animal Rescue Team Hart, P.O. Box 351, Cumberland, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Introducing one very special kitty, 12 year old Gidget! Gidget transferred to HART from one of our veterinary partners this…” Learn more
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  • Name: Bonnie Blue
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Pixel Fund, Gorham, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Tabby
  • Description: “Hi! I’m Bonnie. I was brought into animal control and was still producing milk and nobody could find my babies….” Learn more
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  • Name: Mako
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Pixel Fund, Gorham, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd
  • Description: “Good with dogs, no cats or young children. Housetrained. HW- Mako was surrendered to The Pixel Fund by the people…” Learn more
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  • Name: Indica
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Pixel Fund, Gorham, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier Affenpinscher Mix
  • Description: “HW-, cats unknown, no young children, good with dogs Luna AKA Indica AKA Goober checks every box for your classic…” Learn more
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  • Name: Sassy Pants
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Pixel Fund, Gorham, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
  • Description: “Good with dogs and children, cats unknown. Housetrained. HW- Sassy was adopted from our local shelter as a young puppy…” Learn more
  • Name: Grant Brown
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Pixel Fund, Gorham, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Husky Mix
  • Description: “Good with dogs, cats and children unknown. Housetrained. HW- Grant is a really sweet puppy who has not had a…” Learn more
  • Name: Lilly Grace
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Pixel Fund, Gorham, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Description: “Good with dogs, cats and children unknown. House-trained. HW- Lilly Grace showed up at someone’s home in a Georgia county…” Learn more
  • Name: Aura Monroe
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Pixel Fund, Gorham, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua Spaniel Mix
  • Description: “Good with dogs and cats, children unknown. Housetrained. HW- Aura came in with her sisters, Tulip and Tammy, but unfortunately…” Learn more
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  • Name: Zen
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Pinscher Mixed Breed Mix
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  • Name: Squeaks
  • Species: Guinea Pig
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
  • Description: “I’m a skittish boy looking for a low key home where I can be socialized a bit. Loud sounds and…” Learn more
  • Name: Squirt
  • Species: Guinea Pig
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
  • Description: “I’m a skittish boy looking for a low key home where I can be socialized a bit. Loud sounds and…” Learn more
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  • Name: Marney
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Long Hair
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  • Name: Lily
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
  • Description: “Pretty Lily is a slightly chubby tortie-girl who was surrendered as she was very unhappy living in a house with…” Learn more
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  • Name: Baby
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Why, hello there! My name is Baby. Don’t let my age fool you; I’m practically a kitten at heart! I…” Learn more
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  • Name: Bennie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Terrier Mix
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  • Name: Bunilla Ice
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hotot
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  • Name: Puff Ball
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
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  • Name: Ellis
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Mastiff
  • Description: “Needs to be the only pet so no other dogs or cats Needs adult only home” Learn more
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  • Name: Moonie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Manx Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Description: “Hi, my name is Moonie. I’m a happy cat ready to play with toys of all kinds. I’ve been okay…” Learn more
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  • Name: Hunter
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Coonhound
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  • Name: Sandra
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
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  • Name: Misty
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Ella
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Lisbon
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
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  • Name: Sadie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
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  • Name: Cookie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Bleu
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
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  • Name: Brownie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Hi there, I’m Brownie! I’m a super affectionate, loyal 7-8 year old terrier mix. I’m looking to join a chill…” Learn more
  • Name: Graysie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Midcoast Humane, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: PEGGY
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Four Legged Freedom Rescue, Kennebunk , ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier American Bulldog Mix
  • Good With: Kids
  • Description: “WE NEED A FOSTER HOME OR ADOPTIVE HOME FOR SWEET PEGGY Peggy was surrender to a shelter in Texas when…” Learn more
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  • Name: Fiona
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue, ALfred, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Fiona! Fiona is a very sweet and active gal who enjoys walks and spending time with her foster family….” Learn more
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  • Name: Lennie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Safe Haven Humane Society, 1420 Post Road, Wells, ME
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Cats
  • Description: “Lennie has been given the well suited nick name of “Love Bug” by the volunteers at Safe Haven who shower…” Learn more
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