Augusta Area Pets Who Need A Home: Baxter, Violet, Archie & More

Augusta ME

16 May, 2022

10:22 AM

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If you've been wanting to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, start with these Augusta area shelters for a pet who needs a home. About 6.5 million companion animals are surrendered to adoption agencies each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Augusta area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. Click on any listing to learn more about a pet or to start the adoption process. Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected]. Baxter Name: Baxter Species: Dog Location: North Florida Rescue Inc, North Monmouth, ME Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Meet Baxter! Hound/Lab mix - 5 months - 30-35lbs (may have some Boxer) Hi everyone! I've been hanging with my..." Learn more Violet Name: Violet Species: Cat Location: A Paw In The Door Cat Rescue, Bath, ME Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tiger Mix Description: "Violet is a sweet girl who loves lap time more than anything. She will play but lap time, lot of..." Learn more Archie Name: Archie Species: Dog Location: Final Victory Animal Rescue, Boothbay, ME Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Coonhound Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Who doesn't love a red tick hound! They are the best family dogs and fit in great to just about..." Learn more