WHAT WE DO

Advocacy, Education, And Coordination For Maine’s Animals.

Maine Humane’s work happens through three active committees that address the most pressing needs in our animal welfare community. From monitoring legislation and coordinating with the state Animal Welfare Program to sharing resources and organizing educational events, our committees create the infrastructure that allows Maine’s animal welfare organizations to thrive.

Community Cats

“Community cats” are cats who live outdoors in a community and are cared for by one or more people who feed them and who may provide some form of shelter and/or medical care when needed. They may live alone or in pairs or congregate in larger colonies that grow quickly if the cats are not spayed and neutered.

Cruelty Response

Neglect, a failure to provide basic needs for an animal, makes up the vast majority of cruelty cases, which often involves hoarding, lack of shelter or veterinary care, abandonment, as well as other forms of abuse. The animals are “living evidence” frequently cared for by Maine’s shelters while the cases work their way through the system. This can take months, or even years, which is not only hard on the animals, but requires the utilization of thinly stretched resources.

Outreach & Engagement

While animal welfare work is very rewarding, it can also be tough, and it is easy to become isolated as we focus on the day to day. So, it is important we stay connected and create a supportive environment that will help animal welfare entities across the state be even more effective, efficient, and inclusive in their work to help animals and the communities they serve.

Resource Sharing

The resources required to work in the animal welfare field are numerous – supplies, funds, training, etc. While there are many available to further this life-saving work, often there are hurdles inhibiting utilization of them. These can include a lack of awareness, infrastructure, or collaboration. With innovation and determination, we can increase access.