217 Landing Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
USA
JOIN US FOR OUR FIFTH ANNUAL SHELTER SLEEP-IN EVENT!
We’re pitting 18 contestants against each other to raise funds to support our life-saving work. Their goal? To raise the most funds through friends, family, colleagues, and social media to help them take the top spot and be crowned our 2023 Shelter Sleep-In champion!
Then, in a grand finale event, they’ll SLEEP at the ARLGP on Friday, November 3rd. They’ll be rooming in a dog kennel or cat colony room with a four-legged shelter pet by their side. Each contestant will decorate their space with a fun and fur-filled theme.
We want you to join the fun that evening at our Shelter Sleep-In Paw-ty! Visit us between 5-8pm on November 3rd to see our competitors, vote on the best decor/theme, and so much more!
2023 FUNDS CURRENTLY RAISED: $22,006.87
(2022 TOTAL: $107,108)
Sophia Baer, ARLGP Safety Net Coordinator
FUN FACT ABOUT SOPHIA: Sophia has worked in animal welfare for six years and has slept in animal shelters on more than one occasion. She enjoys making kissy noises at angry kittens and becoming a chihuahua’s favorite person.
DONATE TO SOPHIA’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $756.50
Ellen Berube, ARLGP Foster & Volunteer, Eventective
FUN FACT ABOUT ELLEN: Ellen will be getting married next summer and is looking forward to incorporating her two rescue dogs, Henry and Bess into the ceremony!
DONATE TO ELLEN’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $1,184.50
Stephanie Bogdan, ARLGP Foster & Volunteer, Microsoft
FUN FACT ABOUT STEPHANIE: Stephanie recently went to Greece and had a great time petting ALL the local kitties. She also specializes in fostering older pups and giving them dedicated TLC and valuable time out of the shelter.
DONATE TO STEPHANIE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $154.50
Anthony DiPhilippo, Cross Insurance
FUN FACT ABOUT ANTHONY: Anthony has two Pit Bulls, Booboo and Buster that love to take up the entirety of the bed every night. He is looking forward to a night at the shelter for some extra space!
DONATE TO ANTHONY’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $51.50
Lee Goldberg, News Center Maine
FUN FACT ABOUT LEE: With 5 dogs, 4 cats, and 6 rats at home, Lee’s still not allowed to leave the Sleep In with any more pets.
DONATE TO LEE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $301..79
Help Lee beat his 2022 Sleep-In total of $7,342.40!
Shaun Hadlock, Maine Engraving
FUN FACT ABOUT SHAUN: In September of 2021, Shaun hiked to the summit of Success Trail in New Hampshire and spent the night under the stars. Shaun’s excited to set up camp for the night at the ARLGP with his furry bunkmate to help homeless pets.
DONATE TO SHAUN’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $20.00
Amanda Hill, News Center Maine
FUN FACT ABOUT AMANDA: Amanda looks forward to sharing a kennel at the ARLGP every year! Despite the lack of sleep, it’s so worth the cuddle sesh with a dog who could use some love. She thanks you for your support!
DONATE TO AMANDA’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $206.00
Help Amanda beat her 2022 Sleep-In total of $9,060.30!
Kevin Mahoney, ARLGP Volunteer & Director Emeriti
FUN FACT ABOUT KEVIN: Kevin’s rescue dog from the Bahamas, Ollie has been a God send for him. He’s Kevin’s mini me, loves car rides, and is an ambassador at the Allagash tasting room! Their daily walks means he makes new friends all of the time.
DONATE TO KEVIN’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $1,512.00
Help Kevin beat his 2022 Sleep-In total of $16,470.25!
Joanne Majka, ARLGP Business Manager
FUN FACT ABOUT JOANNE: Joanne has proudly been a member of the ARLGP staff for 17 years. While she loves all animals, she’s particularly fond of cats and their independent and willful nature. This is Joanne’s 5th year doing the Sleep In and she has finally gone to the dogs.
DONATE TO JOANNE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $661.35
Help Joanne beat her 2022 Sleep-In total of $3,939!
Britt McCaughin, Austin Street Brewery
FUN FACT ABOUT Britt: Britt and her husband rescued their first dog, Youk from the ARLGP in 2014. Youk just celebrated their 13th birthday! Britt now has one more dog and two cats, and would love to rescue more if it weren’t for their small home! She enjoys spending time in the Portland community, where she also works in the craft beer industry.
DONATE TO BRITT’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $510.5
Mary Mildren, KUMA Fitness
FUN FACT ABOUT MARY: Mary once paddled in a hollowed out pumpkin race across a lake in high school. Now she puts her fun and adventurous nature to use teaching women as a kickboxing coach!
DONATE TO MARY’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $645.25
Julie Mueller, ARLGP Foster, SMCC
FUN FACT ABOUT JULIE: Julie and her family currently have one adopted “tri-pawd” dog, Ernie and two adopted guinea pigs, Papaya & kiwi and have housed numerous cats and puppies over the years as fosters. She feels compelled to say hello to every dog she sees and especially loves dogs with beards and animals with 3 legs!
DONATE TO JULIE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $559.00
Marci Murphy, ARLGP Board Member
FUN FACT ABOUT MARCI: Marci’s three rescue dogs and rescue parakeet graciously share their home with Marci, her husband Josh and daughter, Hunter. Marci’s ARLGP alum, Duke, is a local celebrity – he participated in the Puppy Bowl in 2021. When Marci isn’t with her family, you can find her trying to find ways to adopt more dogs.
DONATE TO MARCI’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $514.28
Patsy Murphy, ARLGP Executive Director
FUN FACT ABOUT PATSY: Did you know our fearless leader is a bit competitive? As an avid collector of homeless pets, Patsy is planning on a big competition with Lee Goldberg to see who will be bringing home a NEW pet from the Sleep In. She’s in it to win it for our four-legged guests.
DONATE TO PATSY’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $303
Help Patsy beat her 2022 Sleep-In total of $8,679.85!
Faith Paglierani, ARLGP Canine Team Leader
FUN FACT ABOUT FAITH: Faith has 5 rescue geckos – Carrie, Cleo, Speck, Lenny and Echo, a frog – Celery, a cat – Simon, and a dog – Winston. She dreams of being a stay-at-home chicken mom but working at the ARLGP will suffice until then.
DONATE TO FAITH’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $690.50
Cole Rowland, Evergreen Credit Union
FUN FACT ABOUT COLE: Cole is a licensed commercial drone pilot who enjoys traveling and taking photos of beautiful landscapes.
DONATE TO COLE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $333.00
Help Cole beat his 2022 Sleep-In total of $2,456.66!
Lori Voornas, 94.9 HOM Radio
FUN FACT ABOUT LORI: After 20 years on Q97.9, Lori has moved to 94.9 HOM! She and Jeff love their new HOMe and she’s still crazy as ever. Oh and Casco, her dog, is the best mini Labradoodle ever!
DONATE TO LORI’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $0.00
Help Lori beat her 2022 Sleep-In total of $2,336.93!
Colleen Young, The Fish & Bone
FUN FACT ABOUT COLLEEN: Colleen has loved animals her whole life. She used to have a big book of all the dog breeds and would dog ear the pages of her favorites. Come to find out RESCUE dogs are her fav and she loves her little crew.
DONATE TO COLLEEN’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED (SO FAR): $1,270.20
GENERAL EVENT DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIP: $12,333.00
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