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Animal Welfare Program

New (1/15/09): Resolve—Breeding Kennel Working Group Report

The purpose of the Animal Welfare Program is to insure humane and proper treatment of animals by developing, implementing and administering a comprehensive program that upholds the animal welfare laws of Maine through communication, education and enforcement. The program staff currently includes five full time state humane agents, one intermittent humane agents, a full time veterinarian and a program director who are responsible for investigating animal cruelty, abuse or neglect complaints, the training of animal control officers and the inspections and licensing of boarding kennels, breeding kennels, animal shelters, pet shops, and research facilities. In addition, a program clerk who can be reached to file an animal welfare complaint at 287-3846 or toll free at 1-877-269-9200 staffs the program.

The e-mail address for the program is animal.welfare@maine.gov. Complaints received on the Internet must contain the complainants name address and phone number as well as a description of the complaint, the location and name of the individual (if known) involved in the filing of the complaint.

Brandy in 2003

The photo is of Brandy, a victim of animal abuse rescued by the Animal Welfare Program in June, 2003. By September, 2003 she was a happy and healthy dog in a wonderful new home.

To find out how you can help animals like Brandy by making a contribution to the Animal Welfare Program, contact Norma J. Worley, Director at norma.j.worley@maine.gov.