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Pet adoptions and fosterings have really taken off in Maine, with more and more people opting to give animals a second chance at a happy life. Whether you're into dogs, cats, rabbits, or even hamsters, shelters in Southern Maine have animals looking for both forever homes and temporary foster families.

She then wanted to know more about me including my name and what city I lived in. You can see where this is going.

Every dog is deserving of a loving home, and New Englanders especially love these breeds.

Are you a dog person or a cat person?

Slim the cat frequently traveled across the Memorial Bridge from Kittery, Maine, to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, making lots of friends along the way.

The Androscoggin Humane Society shared a photo of their pantry shelves in hopes that generous people will donate food to feed some hungry shelter cats and dogs.

It's a sad topic, but one we should discuss.

Cats, rats, and finches are among the critters looking for new homes.

More than a century ago, a keeper's dog became famous for ringing a fog bell at the Wood Island Lighthouse in Saco Bay.

Considering adopting a pet? Here are 14 New Hampshire animal shelters recommended by locals.

This story is just so heart-wrenching.

Granite State Hedgehogs is a professional hedgehog breeding facility with countless positive reviews from hedgie parents.

Are you ready to help this adorable puppy meet her forever family here in Maine? Let me tell you about her.

The Maine Coon cat is such a unique animal and a great pet!

Meet Daniel the hardware shop cat, who hangs out at Shoppers True Value Hardware in South Portland, Maine.

Now that's something you don't see every day.