Bangor Humane Society

Description

The Bangor Humane Society was founded in 1869 and incorporated in 1919. Records indicate it is the oldest Humane Society in the state of Maine. The Society is a donor supported, private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supported primarily by donations from compassionate & concerned citizens in our community. The Society operates Maine's largest animal care and adoption facility, both in terms of the total number of animals handled and geographical area served. The Bangor Humane Society accepts approximately 6,500 to 8,000 unwanted and lost animals each year. The Society services over 200 communities in Maine, including eastern, coastal, downeast and parts of northern Maine.