Bangor Humane Society

05/31/2026

We are thrilled to announce the release of our 5th Annual Good Newsletter! This edition highlights the incredible impact of your support, showcasing Happy Tails, adoption stories, and a heartfelt message from our Executive Director. Plus, don't miss our upcoming Plant Sale and the reveal of the 33rd Annual Paws on Parade! Your generosity allows us to continue our mission of re-homing and rehabilitating animals in need. Join us in making a difference!

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Email from Bangor Humane Society Help Us Grow! Donate Your Plants for Our Upcoming Sale! Our 5th Annual Good Newsletter issue!! We've got some GOOD NEWS to share! *Plus: Plant Sale and the 33rd Annual

05/28/2026

The next time you need to park at BHS, you can thank MRB Line Striping LLC. for making your path to adoption so clear. These kind folks offered to give our lot a glow-up FOR FREE, helping us preserve our resources for the pets in our shelter. Gifts like this are an important part of keeping the work of animal welfare running smoothly and we are SO grateful! Here's a before and after. We think you'll agree that the difference is paws-itively awesome! Thank you, MRB!!!

05/27/2026

Kitten (and puppy) season is heating up! But we've got lots of adult dogs and cats that need homes, too. Here are just a few reasons why you should adopt from Bangor Humane Society. Have follow-up questions? Want to see who is available for adoption at our shelter? Learn more by visiting us at https://www.bangorhumane.org/adoption

05/25/2026

THE BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETY IS CLOSED TODAY, MAY 25TH, IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

Naturally, we will still have staff in the building caring for our animals! If you are seeking to reclaim an animal, please contact your local Animal Control Officer who will be able to contact us.

If you have an animal related emergency, please contact your local Animal Control Officer.

We will respond to phone messages and emails upon our return. Thank you for your patience.

05/23/2026

UPDATE: Everyone has been adopted

Join us at PetSmart- Bangor, Maine TODAY from 1-3pm! Please do not call or email the shelter or the store. Please do not arrive earlier than 12:30 to start lining up. PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST AS ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION IS INCLUDED BELOW.

We have no way of pulling adoption applications from PetSmart, so please be prepared to fill it out at the store or bring it pre-filled. You can find our application here: https://media.bangorhumane.org/uploads/2026/03/felineadpapplication2026.pdf.

We'll have:

12 kittens: 2 females, 10 males, $225 adoption fee
Clown (calico) , female, 7 months, $200 adoption fee
Wally (grey) , male, 1 year, $125 adoption fee
Socks (tabby & white), male, 8 months, $200 adoption fee

If you rent, we MUST be able to contact your landlord to confirm you are permitted to have a pet.

Everyone in your household must be present to complete the adoption.

No holds, no exceptions.

No checks. Cash or credit only (cash preferred).

05/22/2026

POP-UP ADOPTION EVENT!

Our staff will be at PetSmart- Bangor, Maine on Stillwater Ave. TOMORROW, May 23rd from 1pm-3pm with a pop-up adoption event! We'll have more details tomorrow morning, but for now we can tell you we will have adult cats AND KITTENS available.

Stay tuned!

Please remember that everyone that lives in your home must be present to meet any animals before an adoption can proceed.

IF YOU RENT, WE MUST BE ABLE TO CONFIRM WITH YOUR LANDLORD THAT YOU ARE PERMITTED TO HAVE A PET. NO EXCEPTIONS.

05/21/2026

MATCH CHALLENGE! PLEASE HELP US RAISE $10,000!!

Kirby's owner has pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. PLUS, for every $25 (or more), we will add a beloved pet's name to Kirby's Kickstarter placard, which will hang in the shelter for the next year. It can be in memory of a pet, or the name of one still living. Celebrate the powerful love of our pets by helping those at the shelter that still need our help.

Click below to donate and be sure to add your pet's name in the comments box! https://donations.bangorhumane.org/give/343562/ #!/donation/checkout

05/18/2026

Update 5/19: Ember, Patches, and Pistachio have all been adopted! Ernie is inexplicably still here! Come meet him!

We have pocket pets!

We've got three rabbits, some of whom have been here for a while! One of them even had a guest appearance with Kathryn on WABI and he somehow didn't get adopted!

Rabbits are awesome pets. They do require daily care and they need socialization just as much as cats or dogs. In fact, cats in particular can get along really nicely with rabbits! Rabbits love being outside as long as they're safely fenced in or on a leash (yes, some rabbits enjoy walking on a leash!). And if you've never gotten kisses from a bunny after they've eaten fresh basil, you're missing out.

Plus, we have a friendly parakeet named Pistachio, a charming and social little gal who would love to sing you a song about her adventures.

Please come meet these rascally friends and see if they could be the right fit for your family!

05/15/2026

Join us in honoring beloved pets like Kirby while making a lasting impact! Our match challenge invites you to donate and see your gift doubled, up to $5,000. Every $25 donation will add your pet's name to our tribute placard, on display for the next year at BHS. Every second chance changes more than one life. Join us.

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Email from Bangor Humane Society Be Part of Kirby's Legacy! Every Donation Helps Us Save Lives. Honor your pet and help us earn a $5,000 match challenge! Kirby the beagle was already about 4 years old