Franklin County Animal Shelter 
Our Featured Pet - "Cringle"
Domestic Short Hair, Solid Black, Neutered Male, Cringle came to the shelter as a stray about 5 months ago. He is a wonderful cat, just doesn't seem to understand why he has to share the world with any other furry friend. He feels he should be the only one, and has no problem letting anyone know it. He enjoys sitting on our counter space and watching the world go by. So if you are looking for a special kitty full of energy and spirit then come on down and check out Cringle. Current EventsEach month, we will feature a different “flavor” of cat for a reduced adoption rate. The adoption fee for any cat with the same coloration as the Flavor of the Month will be $35 instead of the normal $65. The flavor for Febuary is Rocky Road.If you have lost or found a pet, please contact your community's animal control officer. About our ShelterOur MissionThe purposes and goals of the Franklin County Animal Shelter are: * to provide protection and aid to animals that are temporarily in our care. * to adopt homeless animals into humane environments. * to educate the public about the proper and humane care and treatment of all animals. * to implement programs and provide services to promote responsible pet ownership. History In 1974, the Nordica Woods Kennel Club was originated with a committee of about 16 people. After the club disbanded, the group continued to work on the dream of helping stray and abandoned animals in the Franklin County area. In 1976, the Franklin County Animal Shelter was incorporated and a shelter board was established. Our current facility was built in 1979. We are now contracted by 26 communities in the Franklin County area to provide care and shelter to stray and abandoned animals. Adoption InformationThe Adoption ProcessHere at F.C.A.S., we mostly house cats and dogs, who come to us as strays or owner surrenders. After we retain our strays for a few days, in hopes that their owners will claim them, they become available for adoption by the public. In order to adopt from our shelter, potential families for our pets must first fill out a pre-adoption survey. This must usually be done in person, but we will sometimes allow out-of-state customers to apply over the phone. After a 24-hour waiting period, during which we verify the applicant's information and ready the animal for its new home, he or she can be picked up during our regular business hours. Adoption Rates & Included Services Cat Adoptions - $65.00: * Spaying/Neutering * Feline Leukemia [FeLV]/Feline AIDS [FIV] Testing * Vaccinations against: Rabies, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calci-Virus, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia * Routine Worming * Flea Preventative / Treatment * Ear Mite Treatment, when necessary Dog Adoptions: $105.00 * Spaying/Neutering * Heartworm, Lyme and Ehrlichia Testing * Vaccinations against: Rabies, Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, and Bordetella * Routine Worming * Flea Preventative / Treatment * Heartworm Prevention (seasonal) Come Visit Us!From Augusta:* Take Rte. 27 to New Sharon * Continue (Left) on Rte. 27/Rte. 2 to Farmington * Continue (Right)on Rte. 27/Rte. 4 (Main Street) and pass through the University of Maine at Farmington campus. * Continue to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right). Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway). * Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43). * Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd. From Lewiston/Auburn: * Take Route 4 (Center Street in Auburn) to Jay. * Continue (Left) on Rte. 4 to Wilton. * Merge (bearing right) with U.S. Rte. 2. * Continue on Rte. 4 (Main Street) and pass through the University of Maine at Farmington campus. * Continue to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right). * Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway). * Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43). * Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd. From Gorham, New Hampshire: * Take U.S. Rte. 2 to Bethel, Maine. * Continue on Rte. 2 to Wilton (merges with Rte. 4). * Continue on Rte. 4 (Main Street) and pass through the University of Maine at Farmington campus. * Continue to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right). * Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway). * Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43). * Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd. From Bangor: * Take I-95 South to Newport, Maine. * Take Rte. 2 to New Sharon (merges with 27). * Continue on Rte. 2/Rte. 27 to Farmington. * Continue (Right) on Rte. 27/Rte. 4 (Main Street) to the streetlight in downtown Farmington (TD Banknorth is on your right). * Turn right onto Rte. 43 (Broadway). * Continue for about 2 miles---Broadway becomes Perham St., then Industry Rd. (still Route 43). * Turn Left into F.C.A.S. at 550 Industry Rd. Franklin County Animal Shelter 550 Industry Road Farmington, ME 04938 Phone: 207-778-2638 Email: franklincountyanimalshelter@hotmail.com Click here for a list of pets at this shelter  [Home] [Information] [Shelters] [Search] |
