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If you've ever thought about fostering or adopting a dog, now’s the time. Pittie Posse Rescue & Sanctuary, a Southern Maine-based nonprofit that’s helped thousands of dogs find loving homes, is in crisis mode. For the first time ever, they’ve had to put all out-of-state transports on hold due to not having enough local fosters.

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.

We just love him.

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

Are you a dog person or a cat person?

The Duke of Fun was interviewed by the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine.

Any leads?

Manny is a very special 14-year-old cat looking for a very special person to care for him.

Maybe it's time to add a furry friend to your home. Adopting a pet from a shelter or a rescue is not only more affordable, but you're providing a loving home to an animal in need.

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

This adorable pair of boy cats has come all the way from Georgia to hopefully find a loving home here in Maine.

Just look at that face!

It's like a guinea pig and a squirrel had a baby, and the result is precious!

I love this!

Sweet Minnie is 20 years young, and was brought to the shelter after her owner unfortunately passed away.

Look at that sweet face.