Humane Society of Knox County

P.O. Box 1294 Rockland, Maine 04856

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Humane Society of Knox County in Rockland, ME

The Humane Society of Knox County, known locally as the Pope Memorial Humane Society, is located in Rockland, Maine, roughly 45 miles north of Bangor, with its shelter facility at 25 Buttermilk Lane in nearby Thomaston. It contracts with numerous surrounding communities, including Thomaston, Warren, Owls Head, St. George, Union, and Vinalhaven, to provide sheltering and adoption services for dogs, cats, small animals, and barn cats. The organization offers a spay and neuter assistance voucher program for residents of the communities it serves, along with foster and volunteer opportunities. Two other animal shelters or rescues also serve Knox County alongside this humane society.

Before you go

Adopting from Humane Society of Knox County

Adoption process

Applicants complete an adoption application (must be 18+, with ID and landlord info/lease if renting), then an adoption counselor reviews it and contacts them; adopters schedule a meet-and-greet (or a foster-to-adopt "Slumber Party" for dogs), and once approved, sign paperwork and pay the adoption fee, after which the pet receives a complimentary follow-up veterinary exam voucher.

Service area: Knox County, Maine communities including Rockland, Thomaston, Warren, Owls Head, St. George, Port Clyde, Martinsville, Tenants Harbor, South Thomaston, Spruce Head, Union, Cushing, Matinicus, North Haven, Vinalhaven, Morrill, and Friendship
County: Knox County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals