Founded in 1911, the SPCA of Hancock County, Maine, is a life-saving organization committed to providing shelter and care for abandoned, stray and surrendered animals. Since opening the doors of our expanded facility in Trenton in October 2010, our organization has found homes for thousands of dogs and cats.
We are also focused on community outreach and education on proper and humane animal care.
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Our Latest 4 Paw Posts
Pet Poison Prevention
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month and as the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” However, as many pet owners know, our pets often laugh in the face of prevention and are masters at inducing panic.
Pet Dental Health Awareness
As a pet parent, you get to play a leading role in your cat or dog’s dental health! Regular dental care at home is an essential component of your pet’s total health.
Overcoming Capacity Limits
Everyone . . . meet Tangerine! – Tangerine definitely knows all about how it feels to be very full! (Which is also how we feel
Happy Tails!!
Some of the many stories of pets who have found their forever homes
William
Today’s happy tail comes from William, who has celebrated his one-year gotcha day with his family.
Pinot
It’s hard to believe how large of an impact an animal can have on one’s life, but this little critter has had a transformative effect on the lives of his owners.
You can make a difference
Cody
Cody is a sweet older boy (16 years old!) in need of a quiet and calm home.
We don’t usually see much of him during the day. He prefers to hide in a dark, cozy spot in his cage. We know he comes out at night to explore and have a snack, though!
Cody is just in shock. He was in his last home for most (if not all) of his life, and he suddenly found himself here at the shelter. We’ve given him some time to come out of his shell, but at this point, he may only truly relax once he’s in a real home environment. He doesn’t mind being held, but he gets a bit anxious in a new room with lots of space. Fair enough, Cody! Wide open spaces can be scary. Sometimes you just want to curl up under a blanket on the couch, and Cody prefers to do this every day.
If this gentle older boy is your speed (or lack thereof!), send in an application for Cody. Senior cats like Cody have discounted adoption fees because they’re often overlooked for kittens or younger cats. But Cody needs a cozy home for his golden years, too!
