News and Events
We Welcomed 62 Cats
On February 11, 2026, we took in 62 cats from our partner organizations across Maine.
Eleven cats came to us from our longtime partners at Somerset Humane Society in Skowhegan to help relieve overc...
Low-Cost Wellness Clinic!
As part of our mission to make life better for the people and pets in our community, we are host regular public Wellness Clinics, which offer an expanded menu of veterinary services.
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Puppy and Kitten Yoga
Have you ever dreamed of doing yoga while puppies and kittens roam through the room, spreading joy and providing laughter? If so, then our beginner Puppy Yoga and Kitten Yoga sessions are for you! The...
We Are Hiring!
At Midcoast Humane we strive to improve the lives of the people and animals in our community. By joining our team you’ll be at the forefront of the growing movement to provide high-level care and re...
Pet Food Pantries
When people struggle to feed themselves, their pets often go hungry too. With hundreds of thousands of Mainers set to lose SNAP benefits next month, even more families may find it difficult to provide...
Midcoast Humane on Maine Calling
Midcoast Humane's Executive Director, Jess Townsend, was recently featured on Maine Public's program, Maine Calling to discuss the current state of animal welfare in Maine. The conversation highligh...
Midcoast Humane on Maine Calling
Midcoast Humane's Executive Director, Jess Townsend, was recently featured on Maine Public's program, Maine Calling to discuss the current state of animal welfare in Maine. The conversation highlighted the dedicated people and impactful programs that support animals...
Public Spay/Neuter Clinics
In response to a rising trend in unaltered pets and unplanned litters entering the shelter, we are hosting two Public Spay/Neuter Clinics for dogs and cats at the shelter’s facility at 5 Industrial Parkway in Brunswick. All surgeries include the rabies vaccine, feline...
Adopt a Barn Cat!
Got mice? We will have several barn cats available for adoption soon that can help you! 'Barn cat' is a term we use for cats that would prefer to live independently and/or have little interaction with people. They still need homes that will care for them, and they can...
Small Business of the Year
Midcoast Humane was honored at the 2023 Bath Brunswick Regional Chamber Annual Awards Night held at St. John’s Community Center in Brunswick, ME on March 10, 2023. Executive Director, Jess Townsend, sat down with the BBRC to chat about the award, and discuss what makes Midcoast Humane special.
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Your donation to our shelters helps provide nearly 3,500 pets with essential care every year. Each of our pets receives, at a minimum, vaccinations and exams, medicine, spay/neuter procedures, healthy food, enrichment and love while they’re with us. Many more need additional life-saving procedures by our veterinary staff. Your support lets us provide these deserving creatures with everything they need to start a new life with their forever families.