WE ARE MIDCOAST HUMANE

Midcoast Humane is one of Maine’s largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations, dedicated to creating a better world for pets and the people who love them. With sheltering facilities in Brunswick and Edgecomb, we care for more than 4,000 animals each year—providing safety, compassion, and second chances for those in need.

We proudly serve 39 towns across Maine’s Midcoast, from Falmouth to Somerville, through our municipal contracts, and we welcome adopters from across the state and throughout New England.

Our mission goes beyond sheltering. Every animal that comes through our doors receives exceptional veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and medical treatment, as well as the love and comfort they deserve while waiting for new, loving homes.

To help support our lifesaving work, we also operate the Midcoast Humane Thrift Shop in scenic Boothbay Harbor, where every purchase helps give animals a brighter future.

At Midcoast Humane, we believe every life matters—and we’re proud to work tirelessly to save them.

WHAT WE DO

• Adoption Agency We find loving homes for thousands of animals every year, in Midcoast Maine and beyond.
• Pet Surrenders We accept pets from distressed situations and from citizens in our contracted towns that can no longer care for their animals.
• Transport & Rescue We partner with animal rescue organizations within Maine and across the nation to help animals from overcrowded areas where adoption numbers are low and resources are scarce.
• Stray Animals We accept stray and neglected animals from 39 communities.
• Veterinary Care for our Shelter Residents We provide for all health needs of the animals in our care.
• Foster Care We socialize and foster at-risk animals
• Enrichment We make sure our animal guests stay active while they’re with us through enrichment activities and behavior training to keep both their brains and their bodies agile.
• Community Cats Program We care for feral cats, and practice TNR (trap, neuter, return) to prevent pet overpopulation and ensure that all homeless animals are healthy.
• Barn Buddies We provide feral and semi-feral cats with a safe and purposeful life by placing them in environments where they thrive.
• Pet Care Assistance We offer low-cost wellness clinics, spay/neuter assistance, a pet food pantry, and some veterinary assistance for low-income households.

MIDCOAST HUMANE is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that strives for a future where animals are safe, valued, and connected to people who care — strengthening both our community and the lives within it. Our Federal Tax ID: 01-6021200.  Our shelter license numbers are: #F144 S (Brunswick Campus) and #F161 (Edgecomb Campus).