Our Mission ~ ~ The Coastal Humane Society is a nonprofit, charitable corporation founded in 1950 and incorporated in 1965. The purposes of the Society are the prevention of cruelty to animals, to alleviate and relieve the suffering of animals, to provide shelter facilities for strays, homeless, unwanted or abandoned animals, and to provide information and materials pertaining to the humane principles in the treatment of all animals.

Please Consider These Ways of Giving ~ ~ Outright Gift of Cash • Gift of Appreciated Securities • Gift or Real Estate • Gift of Saleable, Tangible Personal Property • Beneficiary of IRA's and Retirement Plans • Bequest in Wills or Trusts.

Your gift can support the current budget or be contributed to an endowment fund for a specific purpose such as the Spay/Neuter Fund. To peruse any of these alternatives, it is recommended that you consult with your financial and/or legal advisor. For more information, please contact the Director.

30 Range Rd., (off lower Pleasant Street)
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5051 • FAX (207) 725-4111
or e-mail: info@coastalhumanesociety.org.

Open Monday - Saturday • 11 AM - 4 PM

Some of the shelter's programs and activities

CARES. . . For 2000+ stray, abandoned, abused and owner-surrendered animals each year Evaluates, tests, worms, vaccinates, treats for fleas and ticks, grooms, bathes, socializes and trains all its animals Does not euthanize for lack of space or minor illness Spays or neuters all animals of sufficient age prior to adoption Found responsible, loving homes for over 445 dogs, 634 cats, and 93 “other” (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, etc.) in 2005 Please donate as often and as generously as possible. Thank you! Visit the Coastal Humane Society web site

OFFERS. . . Humane education and outreach programs to area schools and community organizations Pet therapy visits to local hospitals and nursing homes Safe housing and crisis care for animals whose Owners are dealing with hospitalization, Homelessness, or domestic violence A community service venue for individuals referred by courts and schools Low-cost quarterly rabies, animal care, and behavior clinics Assistance addresses animal abuse RELIES. . . On your support to continue to do what were doing!

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• Spaying and neutering are safe, simple surgeries that stop animals from breeding.
• Females are spayed, males are neutered.
• Animals as young as six weeks of age can be spayed or neutered.
• One unfettered male can impregnate dozens of females. Therefore, it is just as important to neuter males as it is to spay females.
• Spaying and neutering reduces or eliminates the risk of certain types of cancers.
• Spaying and neutering often eliminates undesirable behaviors such as fighting, spraying, and roaming.
• Animals do not become less protective of their guardians as a result of being spayed or neutered.
• Spaying and neutering is as vital to your pets overall well-being as routine physical examinations, good nutrition, grooming, playtime, and love.
• If you're on a low income and need financial assistance to pay for spay/neuter services, there are programs available to help you.