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  August 28, 2022
  

  The Maine Millennial: My rescue dog, myself

  My experience with Janey serves as proof that even the weird, scared and temperamental strays are worth a chance.

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  August 1, 2022
  

  Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption

  Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.

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  July 28, 2022
  

  More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage

  Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.

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  February 27, 2022

  Maine’s animal welfare and protection laws again rank first in nation

  The state has earned the top spot because lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

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  August 25, 2020
  

  Neglected animals held in pandemic limbo slowly move toward adoption

  The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finally got custody of 15 dogs and other animals seized by the state in March, but dozens more can't be released until courts resume hearings in cruelty cases.

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  April 23, 2020
  

  Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes

  The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.

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  February 3, 2020
  

  Our View: After ‘ruff’ start, a rescue dog scores big

  Duncan's life has been a success since he was rescued in an animal welfare case.

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  January 30, 2020
  

  An inspirational tail: Collie goes from animal cruelty seizure in Solon to Puppy Bowl

  Duncan was one of more than 130 animals seized from a business in Solon in July.

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  September 9, 2019
  

  Buyer plans to flip Bar Harbor mansion to benefit animal shelter and UNE

  Portland philanthropist Art Girard bought East of Eden for $4.1 million at auction and plans to resell it to benefit the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and UNE.