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Humane Society of Knox County Allies with Yankee Magazine In Community Partners Program to Help Save Cats

The Humane Society of Knox County is partnering with Yankee Magazine in Yankee Magazine's Community Partners program to help fund the shelter's feral cat and spay/neuter programs.

Yankee Magazine's Community Partners program helps New England-based nonprofit organizations help themselves with the assistance of their communities by providing new ways to raise awareness and funds for their initiatives.

Community Partner groups sell subscriptions to Yankee Magazine. For every subscription sold at $20 each, the Community Partner organization receives $10 directly toward its program goals.

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide:

• A facility to care for homeless, unwanted or displaced animals
• Activities advocating responsible pet ownership and the prevention of abuse and cruelty
• Events promoting the health and welfare of animals, and demonstrating the benefits of the human-animal bond
• Volunteer and foster programs that encourage community participation
• Programs to support preventative health care.

Our Policies:

• Animals are cared for until they are adopted
• No euthanasia unless severe physical or behavioral problem exists
• Open seven days a week for your convenience
• Our adoption fees cover vaccinations and the cost of spaying/neutering your new pet.

Our History:

The Humane Society of Knox County was founded in 1989 in response to the needs of homeless animals - their protection, care and adoption. Money was raised to purchase the land between Dexter Street Extension and Buttermilk Lane in Thomaston, Maine. With generous support of many animal lovers, and a substantial mortgage, the shelter was built and opened in November 1991. Since that day thousands of animals have been lovingly tended, rehabilitated and adopted. Volunteers and members of HSKC are from every community - students, retirees, artists and businesses.

Adopting a Friend

Our adoption fees include sterilization, testing and and vaccinations.

Cats: $40

Kittens: $80

Dogs: $95

Volunteering and Donations

Donations to the Humane Society are tax-deductible

We are always looking for volunteers to help us care for our animals. Right now we especially need help in the kennels on Thursday mornings. In the cat room, we need help on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.

In addition to helping clean and feed, you can also:

• Walk dogs
• Train dogs (if you're an experienced trainer we'd love to talk to you!)
• Help with mailings
• Work on our trails, gardens or lawn
• Work at special events
• Work on fundraisers

To volunteer, stop by the shelter and fill out an application!

Come Visit Us!

Take Route 1 through Thomaston past the cement plant and Buttermilk Lane. Just before Rockland Ford on your right is Dexter Street Ext. Turn Right on Dexter Street Ext. The Humane Society is at the very end of the road after it turns into a dirt road

Take Route 1 through Rockland and across the Thomaston Line. Just after Rockland Ford on your left is Dexter Street Ext. Turn left on Dexter Street Ext. The Humane Society is at the very end of the road after it turns into a dirt road

Take Route 17 in Augusta to Route 1 in Rockland. Follow directions from the North above.

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