PAWS Animal Adoption Center Maine

PAWS Animal Adoption Center Maine A nonprofit animal shelter / services agency. Offering adoptions & affordable veterinary care. We are a no-kill nonprofit animal shelter in Camden, Maine.

Our Mission

To provide care for homeless dogs and cats until they can be placed in permanent, responsible homes while promoting humane values in our community through outreach and educational programs. Our Vision

A humane world for every animal. Our Core Values

Compassion

Advocacy

Respect

Education

Support

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We have contracts with the towns of:

Appleton, Belmont, Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville, Belfast, Hope, Northport, Liberty, Freedom, Swanville, and Isleboro

Sunday Success Story: Maizy (formerly Thelma)! 🥹🐾When Thelma first came to PAWS as a stray, she was a little shy and uns...
08/30/2026

Sunday Success Story: Maizy (formerly Thelma)! 🥹🐾

When Thelma first came to PAWS as a stray, she was a little shy and unsure of the world around her. Now, she’s blossomed into the sweetest, silliest little kitty, and her family absolutely adores her.

Maizy loves riding around in her dad’s sweatshirt hood, snuggling up with her pillow and blanket at night, watching TV, and playing with all of her toys. She’s also quite the little character… she hops like a bunny, makes guinea pig noises, chuffs like a c**n cat, and apparently once tried to put her paws over Dad’s mouth when he started snoring. 😂

She and her kitty sister Juniper are even starting to play together, and Maizy is loving life with her new family. Her family says she’s one of the easiest kittens they’ve ever had—and that they all love her so much. ❤️

We couldn’t be happier to see our once-shy little Thelma become the happy, goofy Maizy she was always meant to be. Happy life, sweet girl! 🥹

💗 FOSTER HOME NEEDED FOR CHLOE & DAISY 💗We are looking for a very special foster home for Chloe and Daisy, a bonded pair...
08/30/2026

💗 FOSTER HOME NEEDED FOR CHLOE & DAISY 💗

We are looking for a very special foster home for Chloe and Daisy, a bonded pair of senior Chihuahuas who need to stay together. Chloe is Daisy’s mom, and they have been together their whole lives.

Chloe is definitely a special-needs girl. She has a significant jaw deformity that appears to be something she was born with, no teeth, and some skin that could benefit from medicated baths. She is otherwise doing well for an older girl and just needs someone who is willing to give her a little extra care and patience.

Both girls are older and would do best in a quiet, low-key home. They aren’t looking for a family that wants to take them on long walks or keep them constantly on the go. They are much more interested in being cozy, comfortable, and loved. 🥹

Most importantly, we want to find the perfect home for these two. That’s why we’re looking for a foster family who would be willing to welcome them into their home and give us the opportunity to see how everyone does together. This allows us to make sure their future home and family are truly the right fit for their needs.

And if everything goes wonderfully? Their foster home could absolutely become their forever home. ❤️

Because of their age and medical considerations, Chloe and Daisy will not be spayed. They should not go into a home with any male dogs who are not neutered. We truly believe these two would thrive as the only dogs in the home, where they can soak up all the love and attention they deserve. 💕

We’re looking for someone responsible, patient, and realistic about the extra care Chloe may need, while also understanding how important it is that these girls remain together.

If you think you could be the right person or family for Chloe and Daisy, please fill out our foster application below and mention that you’re interested in fostering Chloe & Daisy:

👉 https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/PAME/Dog

They deserve a soft place to land while we find the forever home that’s just right for them. 💗

This is Lily 🥹❤️Lily is the sweetest old gal, and she is still waiting for someone to choose her.Lily came to us as a su...
08/29/2026

This is Lily 🥹❤️

Lily is the sweetest old gal, and she is still waiting for someone to choose her.

Lily came to us as a surrender because her previous owner could no longer care for her. Since arriving, she’s been pretty sad at the shelter, and honestly, we can’t blame her. But something really special happens when Lily is around people she lights right up. 🥹 She has slowly come out of her shell so much despite everything she’s been through, and we just know there is so much more of her waiting to come out once she has a home of her own.

Lily doesn’t need anything fancy or special. She just needs a family to call her own, a soft place to land, and someone who will love her for the sweet old girl she is.

If you’re interested in sweet Lily, please fill out an application! We would absolutely love for you to come meet her and see what we see. ❤️

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And if you can’t adopt right now, that’s okay! You can still make a difference by fostering, donating, or even sponsoring one of our dogs’ adoptions to help them get out of the shelter and into a home.

We also have 4 more fee-waived adoption days coming up thanks to ASPCA and the Rescue Effect!

September 16th & 19th
October 14th & 28th

Lily has spent enough time waiting. We’re really hoping her person is out there. 🥹

‼️Bingo is safe at paws‼️Hey everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know that Bingo unfortunately escaped our care this...
08/27/2026

‼️Bingo is safe at paws‼️

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know that Bingo unfortunately escaped our care this morning. We are located at 123 John Street in Camden, Maine. If you happen to see him, please give us a call and let us know right away. We have also contacted Camden PD and made them aware. Thank you so much for keeping an eye out!

Maine Lost Dog Recovery

Hi Belfast Friends does anyone know this sweet boys owner? found on peach st in Belfast! He is not neutered and not micr...
08/26/2026

Hi Belfast Friends does anyone know this sweet boys owner? found on peach st in Belfast! He is not neutered and not microchipped. Please call with any information 236-8702

Maine Lost Cat Recovery

Meet Canon ❤️Sweet little Canon is ready to find his person! This 9-year-old Chihuahua can be a little shy at first, but...
08/26/2026

Meet Canon ❤️

Sweet little Canon is ready to find his person! This 9-year-old Chihuahua can be a little shy at first, but once he gets comfortable, he’s the cutest little shadow and wants to be right by your side. 🥹

He loves car rides, his crate, and just being with his people. He’s house trained, good with kids, and has lived peacefully with cats. He’s interested in other dogs but can be a little nervous at first.

Cannon has so much love to give and just needs someone who will give him a little time to warm up. We know his perfect person is out there! ❤️

If you can’t adopt Canon, you can still help by donating toward his care! Every little bit makes a difference. 🐾

Apply to adopt at pawscares.org or donate at pawscares.org/donate.

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾Our dogs got to enjoy a special treat today, but we’d love nothing more than for their next t...
08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Our dogs got to enjoy a special treat today, but we’d love nothing more than for their next treat to come from their forever family. ❤️

If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the time! You can adopt, foster, donate, or even sponsor an adoption fee for a dog waiting for their chance.

And thanks to the ASPCA Rescue Effect, we have FOUR more fee-waived adoption days coming up! 🎉

📅 September 16 & 30
📅 October 14 & 28

On these days, adoption fees will be waived for all available animals in our care!

Let’s get as many of these deserving animals into loving homes as possible. If you can’t adopt, consider fostering, donating, or sponsoring an adoption fee. Every little bit helps! 🐾

Apply to adopt or foster at pawscares.org
Donate at pawscares.org/donate

🐾 A Little Wish List from Basil & His Friends! 🐾Hi everyone! Basil and all of his kitty friends here! 🐱❤️ We wanted to a...
08/25/2026

🐾 A Little Wish List from Basil & His Friends! 🐾

Hi everyone! Basil and all of his kitty friends here! 🐱❤️ We wanted to ask our amazing supporters for a little help with some things we go through A LOT of!

We would be so grateful for donations of:

🥫 Wet cat food — because we all agree, wet food is the BEST!
🪣 Covered litter boxes — especially helpful for our shy and nervous friends.
🧸 Cat toys — because we need plenty of fun and enrichment while we wait for our forever homes!

Every donation helps keep us happy, comfortable, and entertained while we wait for our families to find us. 🥰

Thank you for loving and supporting us! We appreciate you more than you know. ❤️

Love,
Basil & all his PAWS friends 🐾

‼️Midnight has gone home‼️🐾 Hey, Appleton friends! 🐾Does anyone recognize this very friendly girl? She was found on Burk...
08/25/2026

‼️Midnight has gone home‼️

🐾 Hey, Appleton friends! 🐾

Does anyone recognize this very friendly girl? She was found on Burkettville Road in Appleton and is currently safe with us at PAWS.

She is microchipped, but unfortunately, the microchip was never registered, so we haven’t been able to locate her family.

If this sweet girl looks familiar, please contact us at 207-236-8702 or send us a message here on Facebook. Please share to help us get her home! ❤️

Maine Lost Cat Recovery

Leo & Chico Take Camden! 🐾💛Today, Leo and Chico got to ditch the kennel and head out for a little adventure around Camde...
08/24/2026

Leo & Chico Take Camden! 🐾💛

Today, Leo and Chico got to ditch the kennel and head out for a little adventure around Camden! They got to explore, take in all the new sights and smells, and enjoy some much-needed time outside of the shelter. 🌿🐶

Chico was taking EVERYTHING in. 🥹 It was so sweet watching him experience all the sights, sounds, and smells around him and just enjoy being out. He was so happy to have a chance to get out and decompress, and it was especially sweet to see him not feeling so frustrated. ❤️

And then there was Leo. 🥺 He was definitely nervous and a little scared of this new experience, but he was SO brave. He took everything in at his own pace and kept pushing through even when he was unsure. Watching him gain confidence throughout his adventure was incredibly special. 🐾

These moments are exactly why getting shelter dogs out for adventures is so important. They deserve the chance to experience the world outside their kennel, discover what they enjoy, and simply be dogs. 💛

Now, both Leo and Chico are hoping their next adventure will be finding their forever families. 🏡

If you think one of these boys could be your perfect match, apply to adopt on our website at pawscares.org!

Their Camden adventure was just the beginning. ❤️🐾

Address

123 John Street
Camden, ME
04843

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(207)2368702

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