Pet Pantry List Dogs for Adoption ......... 16&17

If you find yourself struggling to feed your pets, there are people out there that can help you! The following is a list of some of the pet food pantries available in Maine. Each pantry may provide different products and/or services. We try keep our list updated but please check with the individual pantries for more info. and to confirm their hours/requirements.

AniMeals for Seniors Spectrum Generations runs an AniMeals program in conjunction with the Meals on Wheels program for seniors. Belfast, Camden, Brunswick, Muskie Center in Waterville, Skowhegan, Hallowell and Damariscotta. https:// www.spectrumgenerations.org/ nutrition-services/animeals

Dogwill We work with Food Banks in Bath, Richmond, Bowdoinham, Whitefield, and Jefferson. Our contact info is: 207-522-1018 by text, Facebook messaging from the Dogwill page or email: dogwillinc@gmail.com

No Bowl Empty 2 Pet Food Pantry 238 Old Alfred Rd., E. Waterboro 207-233-2793 1st & 3rd Sun., 1pm - 3pm, 1st Thurs., 6pm - 8pm (April - October only), 2nd & 4th Wed., 3pm - 5pm Serves residents of Cumberland, York & Androscoggin Counties Remote pantry at Pine Tree Estates in Standish 207-642-2900. Limited pet food at Youth Full Maine Food Distributions every Thurs in Dayton and 3rd. Wed. in Biddeford. Mobile distributions in Auburn & Norway in planning stages. nobowlempty@outlook.com

Pittie Posse Rescue’s No Bowl Empty Pet Pantry Serving residents of Cumberland, York and Androscoggin Counties. Visit Facebook page for distribution dates and locations www.facebook. com/pittiepossespetpantry. 207-619-0027, pittiepossepetpantry@gmail.com

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston 207-783-2311 Every Tuesday, 9 – 11am

Kommunity Kritters

Moving to 550 Lisbon St., Lewiston (contact prior to confirm location) 207-577-7942 Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 10am – 12:30pm & 1:30 – 5pm, Sat., 9am – 3pm

AROOSTOOK COUNTY

Hollywood Pet Salon 70 Main St., Houlton 207-532-7387 Call ahead for assistance.

Houlton Humane Society 263 Callaghan Road, Houlton 207-532-2862 Tues – Fri, 11am – 4pm Call ahead for pet pantry assistance.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 217 Landing Road, Westbrook 207-854-9771 Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 3pm – 5pm Please complete the online registration and order forms.

Animal Rescue Unit 73 Middle Ridge Road, No. Bridgton 207-939-7852 Mon. – Fri., 9am – 3pm

Camp Bow Wow 49 Blueberry Road, Portland 207-541-9247 M-F: 7am – 7pm Sat. & Sun., 7:30 – 10am & 3:30 – 6:30 pm Call to check supply levels.

Midcoast Humane

5 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick 207-449-1366 x206 Tues. & Thurs. – Sun., 11am – 3pm Call to check supply levels.

HANCOCK COUNTY

MDI Pet Food Pantry Bar Harbor Food Pantry 36 Mount Desert St. (behind YMCA) 207-288-3375 Tues. & Wed., 9am – 2pm Thurs. 12pm – 6pm Must call to order in advance

Hardy’s Friends Non-profit organization, helps pet owners in need in the towns of Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor. FMI: susanburke58@hardys friends.com or 207-963-7444

SPCA Hancock County 141 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton 207-667-8088 Currently open to the public by appointment only.

KENNEBEC COUNTY

Amy Buxton Pet Pantry South Parish UCC 9 Church St, Augusta 207-622-0552 2nd and 4th Sat. of ea. month. 9 – 10am If urgent need check with Pastor Richards on Tuesdays or Wednesdays as well.

KNOX COUNTY

PAWS Animal Adoption 123 John St., Camden 207-236-8702 Pick-up once/month by appointment.

Pope Memorial Humane Society 25 Buttermilk Ln., Thomaston 207-594-2200 Call ahead for pet food/litter assistance.

Lincoln County Action for Animals Maine

(for Lincoln County residents) Boothbay Harbor 207-350-1312

Boothbay Region Food Pantry

Congregational Church Eastern Ave., Boothbay Harbor 207-350-2962 Fridays, 11am – 1pm

Jefferson Food Pantry St Giles’ Episcopal Church 72 Gardiner Rd., Jefferson 207-315-1134 2nd and 4th Wed. 4 – 5:30 pm

Midcoast Humane 27 Atlantic Highway, Edgecomb 207-449-1366 x206 Any day, 9am– 3:30pm Call to check supply levels.

PENOBSCOT COUNTY

Bangor Humane Society 693 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor 207-942-8902 Mon. – Fri., 12pm – 6pm Call to check supply levels.

Furry Friends Food Bank Available through the Eastern Area Agency on Aging in Washington, Penobscot, Hancock and Piscataquis Counties. Services for low income seniors and their companion animals. People must be enrolled with EAAA. Call 207-941-2865 or 800-432-7812.

WALDO COUNTY

Waldo County Pet Food Panty VFW Post 3108 34 Field Street, Belfast 207-322-3237 1st Wed., 12:30pm – 1:30pm 3rd Sat., 12:30pm – 1:30pm

YORK COUNTY

The Corner Cupboard Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church 5 Lebanon St., Sanford 207-324-3191 3rd Sat., 10am – 2pm Limited pet food & supplies.

November 29th is GivingTuesday!

GivingTuesday was started in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good and has grown into an annual global movement. There are many ways to give: whether it is a donation of money, food or other needed items, helping a neighbor or an organization that is special to you or just sharing kindness, we all have something to contribute.

Rescue of the Month

RESCUE OF THE MONTH: PITTIE POSSE RESCUE Rescuing Neglected Bully Breeds

By Susan Spisak

To sum up the 501(c)3’s Pittie Posse Rescue (PP) mission in four words, it’s rescue, train, adopt, and educate. Yet it goes far beyond that, and the main word that speaks to PP is missing— that’s heart. Case in point is their little rescue, Hiccup. Britt Bolnick, co-founder of the nonprofit with her husband, Todd Sullivan, said when they saw his gut-wrenching picture from their southern partner, PP’s GA Angel Team grabbed the puppy from the shelter and got him to a vet, so he had a chance to survive.

A definitive victim of neglect with skin so horrific, first thoughts were that Hiccup had been burned. Britt admitted this sweetheart they’re smitten with looked so strange initially, he appeared to be part sea creature and part dog. Turns out he had one of the worst cases of demodex mange—a skin disease characterized by severe itching, hair loss, and scabs—and Hiccup’s body was covered with open, weeping sores. This led to such a terrible secondary skin infection he almost became Septic and died. Despite the pain, this American Bully and English/ French Bulldog mix remained the most loveable guy.

“He is an absolute medical monstrosity of a case,” said Britt. Their several trusted vet partners including Maine Veterinary Medical Center and Westside Animal Hospital had to diagnose and treat countless issues including abnormal blood levels, muscle irregularities with biopsies, liver and kidney problems requiring panels and ultrasounds, nasal discharge, and extraordinarily dry eyes—an inward turning of both eyelids. This is a glimpse of his medical complexities.

Hiccup was also anemic and needed a central IV line for lifesaving antibiotics. He developed pneumonia and was hospitalized with oxygen therapy. The poor guy’s skin infection stopped responding to antibiotics— it proved to be very resistant, and symptoms showed the bacteria was attacking his spine. His team of doctors put him on a heavy-duty antibiotic which got everything under control initially, but it soon became apparent it was too much for him, and his skin infection became resistant. Currently, he is clinically better, and his team is again re-working a treatment game plan. It’s estimated he’ll remain on antibiotics for at least a year to ensure all infections are resolved.

Britt said they’re fortunate that they have a strong Facebook following who answers their pleas for medical funds. This little munchkin is not available for adoption—their goal is to get him healthy first. For more on Hiccup and to donate, facebook. com/page/1851370028464475/ search/?q=hiccup.

PP’s heart is apparent in their rescue stories. A classic example is Ruger. His family couldn’t raise the money for a necessary surgery in time, so they relinquished him to PP to save his life. PP fundraised quickly and Ruger had the surgery. Britt talked to the owners, and it was clear they were good, loving folks who had been devastated to let their pet go. PP paid the vet bill and gladly returned Ruger to his family. The owner’s boss was so impressed with PP’s kindness, he held a fundraiser/party for them.

Britt mentioned two girls they’ve had within their rescue for a few years, Mocha and Inu. She’d like to find them their perfect homes. Please see below for info on them. For more on PP and foster and adoption criteria, pittieposserescue.com/adopt/.

INU, 3 YEARS OLD, MIXED BREED

This 3-year-old beauty still has so much pep in her step! She just loves getting loved on and is so motivated. She's so smart and picks up on new things very easily. This silly girl absolutely loves to play ball and run around the yard. A Good Samaritan called PP about a dog in New Hampshire who was an outdoor dog, despite harsh winters. The family’s children threw rocks at the dog. Worried the dog would freeze, Britt rushed to rescue the dog now named Mocha. She's a sweet 7-year-old lady and weighs in at a trim 60 lbs. This girl is just amazing! She has quite the repertoire of tricks and commands and loves to please. Check her out on our Youtube page!! (youtube.com/shorts/5CZzREOfUQs) She’s been with them three years waiting for her best match and forever home.

MOCHA, 7 YEARS OLD, MIXED BREED

For more information and to see all their dogs visit, pittieposserescue.com/adopt/.

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Help us find a forever home!

View more available dogs on our website, downeastdognews.com. Many rescues are showing dogs by appointment only right now. Some rescues do not offer phone numbers and require you apply online.

Please see the contact info. highlighted in gray below each dog.

BART

6 years old, Cattle Dog Mix

Bart is lovable, sweet and quirky. He is friendly, well behaved, walks nicely on leash but needs to consent to being touched. Bart should be in an adult only home. He has lived with cats but would be best suited as an only dog.

SHERMAN

5 years old, American Pitbull

Sherman is friendly, silly, wiggly and ready to cuddle. He loves people, low-key walks and relaxing in the sun. He would do best as the only pet in the home.

PENNY

3 years old, Husky/Herding Dog Mix

Penny is sweet and housetrained. She would do best in an adult only home

FMI: harvesthills.org

Sponsored by: Debbie Gagnon * Red's Eats

Wiscasset (207)882-6128, redseatsmaine.com

SADIE

7 years old, Cur Mix

Sadie is active and great with kids. She would do best living as an only dog.

FMI: harvesthills.org

Sponsored by: Debbie Gagnon * Red's Eats

Wiscasset (207)882-6128, redseatsmaine.com

TOBIAS

2 years old, Pitbull Terrier Mix

Tobias loves going on walks. He would like an active, adult only home where he can learn obedience. I have a strong prey drive so a home with no small pets is best.

FMI: luckypuprescue.org

Sponsored by: Debbie Gagnon * Red's Eats

Wiscasset (207)882-6128, redseatsmaine.com

BERYL

5 years old, Pitbull Terrier Mix

Beryl is sweet and obedient. She enjoys lounging on the couch, riding in the car and walks on a leash. She needs to be the only pet in the home..

FMI: luckypuprescue.org Sponsored by:Kompletely K-9 Dog Training and Rehab.

248 Choate Rd., Montville, (207)322-5111, kompletelyk9.com

DIEGO

5 years old, American Pit Bull/ Mixed Breed

Diego loves people, food, and toys! That's a pretty great combination. This handsome guy is ready for a home that will shower him with love and toys, lots of toys! Get it? Diego likes toys!

FMI: pethavenlane.org Sponsored by: Green with Envy Salon

Camden, Rockland, Belfast, Augusta, (207) 236-3689, greenenvysalon.com

ROXI

9 years old, Cattle Dog/Chow Chow

Roxi is a senior gal looking for a peaceful retirement home. Low-key, maybe one or two people, quiet, loving, that sounds perfect to Roxi! Oh, and treats, lots of treats.

FMI: popehumane.org Sponsored by: Green Tree Coffee & Tea

2456 Atlantic Hwy., Lincolnville, (207)706-7908, greentreecoffee.com

8 years old, Pitbull Terrier Mix

Ana would love to give snuggles and tons of love to a new family. She is sightimpaired, so will need people who can help her with that. She would like to be the only pet in a home with all adults or kids over 13.

FMI: popehumane.org Sponsorship courtesy of Lyman Pope Jr.

TOBY

1 year old, Cur

Toby is sweet, handsome and loyal. She would do well with a dog friend in his new home.

FMI: olddogsnewdigs.com

Sponsored by: Bagel Café

25 Mechanic St., Camden, (207)236-2661, bagelcafemaine.com

FMI: fetchinghope.com/adopt Sponsored by: Mason’s Brewing Company

15 Hardy St., Brewer, (207)989-6300, masonsbrewingcompany.com

FMI: pethavenlane.org Sponsored by: First National Bank

18 Branches from Wiscasset to Calais, 1-800-564-3195, thefirst.com

TANZI

6.5 years old, Boxer Mix

Tanzi is friendly and outgoing. She ignores other dogs on walks, but doesn’t really want to live with another dog or cats. She could likely live with kids who are old enough to be respectful.

FMI: olddogsnewdigs.com Sponsored by: Rising Tide Co-op

323 Main St., Damariscotta, (207)563-5556, risingtide.coop

LAYLA

8 months old, Labrador Retriever

Layla is a happy, happy girl. She even prances when she walks. She loves to cuddle and play with toys and other dogs.

FMI: fetchinghope.com/adopt Water Bark Wellness

4 Commercial St., Rockport, (207)230-8455, waterbarkwellness.com