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LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society recently announced the winners of its “Cold Paws, Warm Hearts” annual raffle.

With over $14,500 in ticket sales, the winners were: Michelle Green of Lewiston, winning $500 of home heating assistance and a handmade quilt; Therese Shipps of Waldoboro, with $300 of home heating assistance; Jenny Anderson of Lewiston, with $200 of home heating assistance; and Edward Stanhope of Auburn, with $100 of home heating assistance.

All proceeds from the raffle directly benefit the humane society.

The humane society, located at 55 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston, provides a safe haven for over 3,000 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area per year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens.

To learn more about volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal, call 783-2311 or visit savingpetsinmaine.org.