The objective of Maine Friends of Animals(MFOA) is to bring together members,animal advocates and associations in Maine to more effectively take legislative and political action on issues that affect animals.

Being an organized statewide organization  that works for the protection for all Maine’s animals - companion, farm and wildlife.

Through legislative action, education, and advocacy, Maine Friends of Animals is dedicated to ending animal cruelty and promoting the humane treatment of animals in Maine

• Leader in sponsoring and promoting animal protection legislation. Maine’s animal lobbyists. Education and resource center.
• Tirelessly fought to increase the penalties for animal cruelty and sponsored successful legislation to make animal cruelty a felony offense.
• Lobbied for legislation that prevented the pari-mutuel simulcast wagering of greyhound racing in Maine.
  
• Leader in getting the state’s Animal Welfare Program completely revamped and improved.
• Spearheaded the statewide public referendum to ban the hunting of Maine black bears with the use of bait, hounds and traps.
• Organized two year campaign to end coyote snaring.
• Sponsored successful legislation to protect Maine’s endangered species listings.
• Leader in an on-going effort to eliminate leghold traps.
• Lead three year legislative and public campaign to ban circus elephants from the state winning a resolution to enhance enforcement.
• Animal protection campaign organization, including Maine Friends of Animals website, newsletters, email ‘Action Alerts / Updates’ and speakers.
• Sponsored a successful law for the first in the nation legislation in increasing the requirements for dogs left continuously outside unattended. ‘Dogs Chained for Life’ campaign.
  

MFOA is dedicated to improving the lives of all Maine animals domestic, farm and wildlife.

Some of the ways MFOA works for change:

• Legislation / Lobbying
Focused contact with lawmakers to advance animal friendly legislation. Legislative information and action for members on pending legislation, campaigns and strategies for influence.

• Political Engagement
Recruiting, endorsing and actively supporting animal-friendly legislators.

• Education Outreach
Animal advocacy education for schools, fairs, public events, conferences, civic organizations and the media.

• Resource Center
Information, video and research center available to groups and individuals interested in animal protection.

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President & Director 

Administration & Office Manager

Susanna Richer, Portland

Secretary

Legislative

Outreach & Volunteers

Fundraising

At Large

Patricia Richards, Canton