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Dogs for Adoption
Rescue of the Month
RESCUE OF THE MONTH: MIDCOAST HUMANE A New Facility to Better Care for Animals
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By Susan Spisak
I called Jess Townsend, the Executive Director of Midcoast Humane at our agreed upon time, and it went to voicemail. I left a message and Jess called me back with apologies. Apparently one of two justrelinquished 125 lb. Great Pyrenees mixes wasn’t cooperating with staffers. The 9-month-old wanted to be with his sibling – he laid down and wasn’t budging. “It was an interesting experience,” she laughed and added, “That’s the way Saturday goes around here.” Once they were able to safely usher him into the kennel area, she reached out to a rescue hoping to place the duo with them – she knew they’d thrive in a foster home.
She was excited to share that the board voted her as Executive Director in January. Having served as the Interim Director since last October, she was thrilled with the appointment. She explained that she’d been in animal sheltering for 14 years and then took time off for graduate school and to reflect on her career, a proverbial “gut check.” Turns out, Jess discovered she’s in the right field. “It’s the only thing I want to do.”
The big news at Midcoast Humane is that they have a new building almost completed on Industrial Parkway in Brunswick. Once a call center, they gutted and retrofitted it to be wonderfully comfortable for their animals, the public, and user friendly for the staff. “It’s such a dream,” she said of having new digs for their pets. It’s close to their current facility on Range Rd. which will be sold once they move later this year. “Bless her, she’s done her services and deserves to be retired,” Jess chuckled about the ‘50’s building that’s been their home. Their Edgecomb facility will continue to be utilized, as Midcoast Humane serves 40 towns.
“Sheltering is so different now. We have very different ideas and programs,” Jess said. This building will facilitate their goals and mission of caring for stray and surrendered animals along the Midcoast. (They also take pets as space allows from partners in GA, MS, and FL.) The shelter will have a large community room for training classes and children’s animal welfare education. There’s a vet clinic that will not only serve their animals but those in the community for spay/neuter and vaccines. Once they’re up and running, Jess said “dog browsing” aka meet and greets will open. (Currently, dog browsing is appointment only.)
Their biggest need is for adult dog fosters. A kennel environment can stress older canines, especially if they’re owner surrenders and used to a home. For info and to download the application, midcoasthumane. org/volunteer/foster/. Donations to their capital campaign are appreciated – they’re in the last phase of purchasing necessities. Volunteers are welcomed, including groups and those with mandated community service requirements. Support them by purchasing items at their Creature Comforts Thrift Shop at 153 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. For all info on adoptable dogs, campus addresses, hours, and phone, visit midcoasthumane.org/.
WILLOW, 6 YEARS, PITBULL TERRIER
Need a large, fuzzy bed warmer? Want only 1 pet? Yay, that's what 6-year-old Willow needs. She prefers kids 13 years and up who loves dogs. This Pitbull Terrier prefers the country life and a fenced yard, too. For more info and to apply, visit midcoasthumane.org/animal/19462/. Jasper is looking for an adult only home where he can be the only pet. Do you like to hike, run or go walking? Yay, me too!!! Would you like me to keep the bed warm? Terrific! For more info and to apply, visit https://midcoasthumane.org/ animal/24667/
JASPER, 3.5 YEARS, AMERICAN PIT BULL MIX
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View more available dogs on our website, downeastdognews.com. Many rescues are showing dogs by appointment only right now. Some rescues do not offer phone numbers and require you apply online.
Please see the contact info. highlighted in yellow below each dog.
BOONE
1.5 years old, Hound Mix
Energetic and hound-like outside and likes to run around and play. When inside he settles right down. He would likely do great with another dog. Cats are unknown. Does well with all people he meets.
CHASE
4.5 years old, Beagle/Chow Mix
Chase is a good boy with a sweet nature. He needs to be the only pet in a home.
CASSY
2 years old, Terrier Mix
Cassy is a bit shy but is eager to please once she warms up. She would love a home with another friendly dog to keep her company.
FMI: pawsadoption.org Sponsored by: Water Bark Wellness
4 Commercial St., Rockport, (207)230-8455, waterbarkwellness.com
SAVANNAH
3 months, Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Savannah is independent, friendly and smart. She does well with other dogs and children.
FMI: pawsadoption.org Sponsored by: Green with Envy Salon
Camden, Rockland, Belfast, Augusta, (207) 236-3689, greenenvysalon.com
XANDER
7 years old, Amer. Pit Bull Terrier
Xander is sweet and thrives on routine. A home without other pets or children under 13 is where he will do best.
FMI: popehumane.org
Sponsored by: Green Tree Coffee & Tea
2456 Atlantic Hwy., Lincolnville, (207)706-7908, greentreecoffee.com
KIA
6 years old, Amer. Pit Bull Terrier
Kia is a sweet girl who would do best as an only pet in a home with no children under 8.
FMI: fetchinghope.com
Sponsored by: Scarborough Animal Hospital
29 First St., Scarborough, (207)883-4412
RAMBLER
1 year old, Mixed Breed
Rambler loves people and playing. He loves people, other dogs, and dog savvy cats.
FMI: pethavenlane.org
Sponsored by: Rising Tide Co-op
323 Main St., Damariscotta, (207)563-5556, risingtide.coop
DINGO
2 years old, Basenji Mix
Dingo is crate and house trained. He is good with most other dogs and older children, but no cats please. She will require plenty of exercise..
FMI: luckypuprescue.org
Sponsored by: Kompletely K-9 Dog Training and Rehab.
248 Choate Rd., Montville, (207)322-5111, kompletelyk9.com
FMI: luckypuprescue.org
Sponsored by: Mason’s Brewing Company
15 Hardy St., Brewer, (207)989-6300, masonsbrewingcompany.com
12 years old, Pocket Pittie
Tim is a goofy, bouncy, and affectionate boy. He is friendly and playful, and loves having a toy in his mouth so much that he’ll take it for a walk. He prefers not to live with other animals.
SUGAR
6 years old, Chihuahua/Terrier Mix
Sugar is a sweet girl who loves to sit on laps. She should not be in a home with small children or neighborhood chickens. She is slow to warm up to other dogs.
FMI: olddogsnewdigs.com FMI: www.harvesthills.org FMI: pethavenlane.org
Sponsored by: First National Bank
18 Branches from Wiscasset to Calais, 1-800-564-3195, thefirst.com
TANK
12 years old, Mixed Breed
Tank is a sweetheart. Tank would like a home without a lot of hustle & bustle, with no other dogs or cats, and older, respectful children only. He likes his naptimes to be quiet!
FMI: olddogsnewdigs.com
Sponsored by: Bagel Café
25 Mechanic St., Camden, (207)236-2661, bagelcafemaine.com
VIXEN
1 years old, Lab
Vixen is sweet, playful, and silly. She needs an active home. She will do best in a home with no other animals or children under 8.
