Some of 100 animals seized from Maine home ready for adoption

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said some of the animals seized from a home in Solon last month will soon be available for adoption.The shelter is caring for 55 dogs and one cat.In all, 100 animals were seized from R-N-D Kennels and taken to shelters across the state.The Animal Refuge League said it recently received authorization to begin the adoption process for the animals in its care."Patience, flexibility, love, nurture. They really need to move into homes that will help them acclimate to their new surroundings,” Director of Community Engagement Jeana Roth said.The shelter said it has had to absorb extensive costs to care for the animals. Officials said many of the animals have substantial medical needs.“These are animals that have been confined to one home for most of their life, so they’re not used to things like leash walking, or running outdoors or walking up and down stairs. They’re not potty trained, so because of the situation they were living in, they are very different than the average dog in a home,” Roth said.The shelter is asking for donations to continue caring for the animals.Some of the animals could be available for adoption this week.

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said some of the animals seized from a home in Solon last month will soon be available for adoption.

The shelter is caring for 55 dogs and one cat.


In all, 100 animals were seized from R-N-D Kennels and taken to shelters across the state.



The Animal Refuge League said it recently received authorization to begin the adoption process for the animals in its care.

"Patience, flexibility, love, nurture. They really need to move into homes that will help them acclimate to their new surroundings,” Director of Community Engagement Jeana Roth said.



The shelter said it has had to absorb extensive costs to care for the animals. Officials said many of the animals have substantial medical needs.

“These are animals that have been confined to one home for most of their life, so they’re not used to things like leash walking, or running outdoors or walking up and down stairs. They’re not potty trained, so because of the situation they were living in, they are very different than the average dog in a home,” Roth said.

The shelter is asking for donations to continue caring for the animals.

Some of the animals could be available for adoption this week.