Resources & Links
Dog Licensing in Portland, Maine
"All dogs six months and older must have a license. If you become the owner of a dog six months or older, the dog must be licensed by January of each year.
In order to obtain a license for your dog, you need to obtain a Maine Rabies Certificate from your veterinarian to prove your dog has had its rabies shot within the past two years. You must also show proof of spay / neutering - either a certificate with a certificate number or a letter from a vet stating that the animal was examined and found to be altered.
Dog licensing fees are as follows:
- Spayed / Neutered: $6 per year
- Not Spayed / Neutered: $11 per year
- Late Fees: $25 per dog
- Although cats do not require a license, they must be vaccinated against rabies
Humane Societies, Pet Foundations, and Shelters
- Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
- The Humane Society of the United States
- Pittie Posse
- HART of Maine (Feline Only)
- The Pixel Fund
- Midcoast Animal Shelter
- Animal Welfare Society
- Greater Androscoggin Animal Shelter
Pet Grief Support
Pet Insurance
Pet Supply Stores
- Fish&Bone This fun Portland-based pet supply store offers leashes and collars, gifts, gear, toys, and food
- Pet Quarters
- Planet Dog
Veterinary Education & Animal News
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Animal Planet: This is a great website for all kinds of information on many types of animals
- Downeast Dog News: This is a free monthly newspaper for people who love dogs
- VeterinaryPartner.com: Part of the Veterinary Information Network, this site has information about pet behavior, diseases, and answers to general small animal health question