Program areas at CHS
SHELTERS: Midcoast Humane operates two shelters, one in Edgecomb and one in Brunswick, Maine. The animal population in these shelters varies widely. On December 31, 2023, MH housed 305 animals. During 2023, Midcoast Humane impacted 4,072 dogs, cats and small animals. We had 2,730 adoptions and returned 322 missing animals to their homes. Midcoast Humane contracts with 39 municipalities, providing support with strays, surrenders and seizures. Midcoast Humane operates a transport program and transported 492 cats and 545 dogs from other shelters to Midcoast Maine to find their forever homes.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Our Community Outreach programs provide services to promote animal retention. A big part of our mission includes helping community members care for their animals in their homes. In 2023, Midcoast Humane paid $13,639.22 in public assistance and $7,783.36 for low cost spay/neiter vouchers redeemed at local veterinary offices. We had an animal trainer on staff who held low cost classes and assisted owners with specific behavioral issues.
THRIFT STORE: Midcoast Humane operates a Thrift Store in Boothbay Harbor. All merchandise sold by the thrift store is donated to us by community members and all proceeds go directly to supporting our mission.