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HART of Maine

Welcome to the official HART of Maine page! We are a no-kill adoption center & shelter for cats. Our shelter building was constructed in 2004.
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HART is a NO KILL shelter and adoption center for cats - a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation licensed by the State of Maine. We are a member of the American Humane Association, the American Partnership for Pets and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. HART is staffed mostly by volunteers who are dedicated to the well being of the shelter residents. We care for pets that would otherwise be

out on the street, assuring their safety, health, and comfort. It was custom designed for cat sheltering and offers our residents an open environment, with climbing structures and lots of comfy beds. This environment allows the cats the freedom to play, nest, and hide, as well as form bonds with one another. All of our animals receive lots of love and attention, as well as expert veterinary care.

08/26/2026

Purrfect leggies! 😹

08/24/2026

The final numbers have been tallied, and we are thrilled to share that an incredible $98,660 was raised during HART's 2026 Yard Sale !

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our hard-working Yard Sale Volunteers, local business volunteer teams, our generous donors, and enthusiastic shoppers, HART can continue to provide refuge, comfort, and comprehensive medical attention to the hundreds of vulnerable cats and kittens our shelter takes in each year. Extra special thanks go out to our amazing sponsors, IDEXX and Casella Waste Systems. We're also grateful to the Cumberland Farmers Club Cumberland County Fair for maintaining such a perfect space for the Yard Sale, Pine State Hauling and Junk Removal, and fellow mission-driven partner nonprofits, including Furniture Friends, who keep the virtuous cycle of donation going long after the Exhibition Hall doors close.

It is clear that, two decades on, the HART Yard Sale isn't just a fundraiser—it is a beloved community gathering. Friends flocked from across the state, and even out of state, to volunteer, shop, or do both. Cooks made meals for volunteers with care. Donors shared stories about the treasures they were contributing. Creative minds worked together to make shopping effortless and fun. And shoppers sure did shop!

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to everyone who helped to make the 2026 HART Yard Sale a success. HART's work is more important now than ever, and we are able to fulfill our mission because of you. Thank you!❤️

08/17/2026

You know what we haven’t done lately? Kept you all up to date on adoption stats. Let’s get on that!

We are so pleased to share that during the months of April, May, June, and July, a total of 127 felines were adopted, including 49 kittens, a number of bonded pairs, quite a few diabetic and special medical need cats, and several longterm residents. We’ve received some great updates from adopters, and we know these photos will make you smile as much as we are smiling!

Congratulations to all of these fabulous cats and their new families. And THANK YOU to our stellar Adoption Team volunteers for their many hours of work interacting with all of the cats, processing adoption applications, fielding questions, giving shelter tours, and connecting adopters with their new feline best friends.❤️

08/09/2026

Sunday is the final day of HART’s Yard Sale at the Cumberland Fairgrounds!

Yes, we’ve sold a whole lot of stuff (thank you, shoppers!), but there are still many household basics and great treasures to be found. The advantage to coming to the yard sale on Sunday is that there will be EXTRA special deals and discounts!

Here’s the scoop: Items priced $39 or less are by donation, and items priced $40 or higher are 50% off. Pawesome!

** Please note, this promotion excludes jewelry, bake sale, and select vintage/ premium items. **

We’ll be open from 8:00am to noon, so head on over to the Cumberland Fairgrounds and help us wrap up Yard Sale 2026. And remember, every dollar raised helps support the care of the hundreds of cats HART rescues each year.

We are so grateful for the support of our dedicated volunteers, community members, yard sale shoppers, and our event sponsors, IDEXX laboratories and Cassella Waste Systems. Thank you all!

08/08/2026

Day 3 of HART’s Annual Yard Sale, and we’re excited for another fabulous day!

There’s the possibility of rain today, but that’s nothing to worry about, because our big yard sale is all indoors! Head on down to the Exhibition Hall at Cumberland Fairgrounds and shop for great deals and treasures, all to support HART’s mission helping cats in need. Admission to the yard sale is free, and our hours this weekend are:

Saturday 8/8 8:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday 8/9 8:00am to noon

Furniture, home decor, kitchen gadgets, small appliances, clothing, jewelry, toys, tools, sporting goods, bikes, garden equipment, holiday decorations, books, vinyl records, artwork, collectibles, vintage finds…you name it, you’ll probably find it! Your purchases will translate into essential funds that will directly help us continue our mission of providing shelter, food, and medical care for the hundreds of cats and kittens we take in each year.

The weather is still very warm and humid, so remember to dress cool, hydrate (we have cold, bottled water available!), and pace yourself. Please see the yard sale page of our website for full event details: https://hartofme.org/hart-annual-yard-sale.

Thank you to our yard sale sponsors, IDEXX Laboratories and Cassella Waste Systems, for helping to make this event possible.

See you soon!

08/07/2026

It’s Day 2 of HART’s Annual Yard Sale!

Come on over to the Cumberland Fairgrounds and shop for awesome deals and amazing treasures, all to support HART’s mission helping cats in need. Admission to all four regular days of the yard sale is free! Hours this weekend are:

Friday 8/7 8:00am to 6:00pm

Saturday 8/8 8:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday 8/9 8:00am to noon

Furniture, home decor, kitchen gadgets, small appliances, clothing, jewelry, toys, tools, sporting goods, garden equipment, holiday decorations, artwork, collectibles, vintage finds…you name it, we’ve probably got it! Your purchases will transform into vital funds that will directly help us continue our mission of providing shelter, food, and medical care for the hundreds of cats and kittens we take in each year.

It’s gonna be a hot one outside today, so remember to dress cool, stay hydrated (we have cold, bottled water available at no charge), and pace yourself! Please see the yard sale page of our website for full event details: https://hartofme.org/hart-annual-yard-sale.

Thank you for your support!

08/06/2026

We’re ready for the big day!

HART’s Annual Yard Sale officially opens at 8:00 am on THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. Admission to all four regular days of the yard sale is free, and the hours are as follows:

Thursday 8/6 8:00am to 6:00pm

Friday 8/7 8:00am to 6:00pm

Saturday 8/8 8:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday 8/9 8:00am to noon

Support HART of Maine by shopping our amazing selection of treasures, including furniture, home decor, kitchen gadgets, small appliances, clothing, jewelry, toys, tools, sporting goods, garden equipment, holiday decorations, artwork, collectibles, and more! Your purchases will transform into much-needed funds that will directly help us continue our mission of providing shelter, food, and medical care for the hundreds of cats and kittens we take in each year.

Check out the yard sale page of our website for full event details (link in bio). We look forward to seeing you at the yard sale, and thank you for your support!

08/03/2026

**REMINDER: DONATION DROP OFF ENDS AT 12:00 ON MONDAY 8/3. That’s today!***

Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to this year’s Yard Sale. We are so grateful for all of the items we have received, and, as you can see from these sneak peek pics, the Exhibition Hall sales floor is really shaping up into an amazing pop-up shop extravaganza!

In order to give our volunteers time to sort and price all of these amazing treasures, our donation cut-off is at Noon TODAY.

HART's Annual Yard Sale runs Thursday, August 6th through Sunday, August 9th. Admission is free for all regular days of the Yard Sale. For more information, please visit our website: https://hartofme.org/hart-annual-yard-sale.

To purchase advance tickets to HART's 2026 Yard Sale Sip & Shop Preview Event on Wednesday evening, August 5th, go to https://hartofme.org/sip-and-shop. Tickets are going fast, so don’t delay!😺

Every dollar raised helps support the care of the hundreds of cats HART rescues each year.

We couldn't do this event without your support, and that of our event sponsors, IDEXXLaboratories and Casella Waste Systems. Thank you!

07/28/2026

Our very popular Yard Sale Sip & Shop Preview Event is back again this year!

That’s right, HART’s 2026 Yard Sale Sip & Shop Preview Event is happening NEXT WEEK, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Cumberland Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. The admission fee for the Sip & Shop Preview Event includes exclusive early access to shop the yard sale, a beverage, and snacks. This is sure to be a fun-filled time, complete with live music by John Sayles, fabulous shopping, a gourmet pie sale, and of course, great conversation with fellow treasure seekers and cat lovers! Tickets are $28 in advance by online purchase, and $30 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to https://hartofme.org/sip-and-shop.

All proceeds from our annual yard sale go directly to providing essential care for the hundreds of cats we take in every year. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Annual Yard Sale is made possible by the support of our community, our volunteers, and this year’s generous sponsors, IDEXX Laboratories and Casella Waste Systems. Thank you!

07/26/2026

**VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED TODAY AT THE FAIRGROUNDS**

Volunteers, it’s time to move Yard Sale operations to the Cumberland Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, and we need YOU!

The weather forecast for today is great, so head on over to the fairgrounds (197 Blanchard Rd, Cumberland) anytime between now and mid-afternoon to help our team prepare the space, set up tables, and unload the trucks and pods. Team work makes this dream work, and any amount of time you can spare to help out today would be appreciated. Please be sure to check in with a team lead to sign in and verify your volunteer waiver.

Questions? Email our Yard Sale Team at [email protected].

Full yard sale details are on our website: https://hartofme.org/hart-annual-yard-sale.

Thank you!😺

Address

302 Range Road (PO Box 351 For Mail)
Cumberland Center, ME
04021

Opening Hours

Friday	3pm - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+12078294116

Website

http://www.hartofme.org/

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