Pope Memorial Humane Society was fortunate enough to be a recipient of the pet food, and we can’t thank Ocean State Job Lot enough for this generous donation! When we arrived at our local store in Rockland this past Saturday, the Ocean State Job Lot team was kind and welcoming and even helped us load the food into the PMHS van!

Ocean State Job Lot, you’re the reason hundreds of homeless pups and kits have full bellies today! Your incredible donation is making a world of difference for homeless pets in need. Thank you for caring!!

**A special shoutout to everyone (there were a lot of you) who tagged PMHS in the Ocean State Job Lot social media post or sent us messages to let us know about the opportunity! It’s a special feeling to know so many of you are looking out for the homeless pets in our care at PMHS. You’re the best!!!**

To the absolute best volunteers, the most amazing foster homes, the unbelievably generous donors, AND the loving adopters – THANK YOU! Your compassion and generosity make a real difference in the lives of homeless pets. We’re so grateful for each and every one of you!

Congratulations to all the new families! We can’t wait to see updates on your new families!!! Now, enjoy a glimpse into some of the adoptions with this video featuring some of the adoption/go-home pics!

Mary Jane Martin is a 75-year-old resident of Rockland. She divides her time unequally between her dog, painting, writing poetry, and working at the Rockland Public Library. She likes life simple and colorful, much like her garden and the artwork she has hung at Pope Memorial Humane Society. As a self-taught artist and writer, she likes to keep her works simple and unambiguous. She has lots of artistic friends with whom she attributes her learning through osmosis.

She is showing an eclectic mix of artwork: acrylics, watercolor, pencil, photography, and poetry. She likes to show the silly side of life, hoping to make you smile with her mix of photography and poems. She’s hoping you will find the right piece that speaks to you to help contribute to the wonderful work of Pope Memorial.

Pope Memorial Humane Society is currently open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. We encourage our community to visit the shelter and see Mary Jane Martin’s artwork and all the adoptable animals. If you are interested in exhibiting your work on the PMHS Art Wall, please email art@popehumane.org.

The mission of Pope Memorial Humane Society is to ensure the compassionate care, treatment, and placement of companion animals in transition and to enrich the lives of pets and people in our community.

And the response? Well, it’s been nothing short of amazing! PMHS is now adorned with a tapestry of Valentine’s hearts, each one a testament to the kindness and generosity of our community. We extend our deepest gratitude to all those who opened their hearts and wallets. With each heart meaning a minimum of a $5 donation, over $1,000 has been raised!

Valentine’s hearts will grace the shelter walls for the next week, reminding us all that there’s always room for more love, especially for those who need it most.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support. You are making a real difference in the lives of homeless pets in need. Let’s keep the love flowing!

Throughout the week, we’ll conduct a thorough deep clean of our facilities, gear up for kitten season, and tackle some long-awaited projects from our to-do list. While the doors will be closed to visitors for a few days, our commitment to the welfare of the animals in our care remains unwavering.

PMHS staff and volunteers will be on-site throughout the week, ensuring the animals’ continued care and comfort. If you have any inquiries, require assistance, or wish to access any of PMHS’s programs or services, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 207-594-2200.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we strive to provide the best possible environment for the animals in our care.

For every Valentine purchased through February 14th, we will deliver a yummy treat and place a heart with your name on it on the kennel/condo of the shelter pet you choose! If you prefer, let us choose which pets get your Valentine. We’ll make sure they all feel the love!

• $5 – One Valentine
• $25 – Valentine for 5 pets
• $50 – Valentine for 10 pets
• $100 – Valentine for 20 pets
• $350 – Valentine for every pet

Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and a hamster, each adoption was a match made in heaven. And it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU, our incredible community.

Words can’t express our gratitude to the kind families who opened their hearts and homes. To the foster homes who provided temporary love and care, the volunteers who dedicated their time, and the online supporters who cheered us on – thank you! Every gesture, big or small, played a vital role in every single adoption.

This is just the beginning of countless stories waiting to be written. With your continued support, we know 2024 will be filled with even more adoptions, more lives saved, and more tails wagging with the happiness they deserve.

Now check out this video for a glimpse into the happy families!

Though Strauss has worked as a graphic designer for many years, her art training has been as a painter, with pastels being a focus, along with clay sculpture. The works on display are primarily pastel, some on velour paper — giving the soft medium an even softer feel. A few small oil paintings and prints are included as well.

Pope Memorial Humane Society is currently open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. We encourage our community to visit the shelter and see Marjorie’s artwork and all the adoptable animals. If you are interested in exhibiting your work on the PMHS Art Wall, please email art@popehumane.org.

The mission of Pope Memorial Humane Society is to ensure the compassionate care, treatment, and placement of companion animals in transition and to enrich the lives of pets and people in our community.

This year, community members came together in full force to ensure that every single animal under the care of PMHS had at least one gift beneath the Pet Angel Tree. The generosity displayed was heartening and will undoubtedly positively impact the lives of homeless pets in need.

While some presents may have seemed unconventional at first glance, each item serves a crucial purpose in meeting the unique needs of the shelter animals. For instance, donating pet-safe sidewalk salt ensures Honey, the dog, and her friend’s paws are protected during those winter walks. The baby bunnies at PMHS appreciate the pine shavings and rabbit food contributed by our community members. Sushi, one of our feline residents at PMHS, is enjoying the donated canned cat food – a favorite among her culinary preferences. Such thoughtful gifts ensure that the animals receive sustenance and the comforts that make their stay at PMHS more enjoyable.

Pope Memorial Humane Society would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every community member who contributed to the success of the 6th Annual Pet Angel Tree. With over 350 animals in our care, these supplies play a vital role in meeting their immediate needs as we embark on the new year. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of homeless pets in need, and we are truly grateful for your continued support.

*A special shoutout to the local businesses who hosted satellite Pet Angel Trees – Ruckus Donuts, Laurel’s Dolce Vita, and Affinity Nutrition! You helped make this year bigger and better than ever!

98 is the number to celebrate! In December, 98 animals were adopted into the kindest and most loving homes! Cats of all ages – kittens to seniors, dogs of all ages – puppies to seniors, guinea pigs, rabbits, and even a pair of mice all found their people in December.

Thank you to the best community! YOU made these adoptions possible. Your in-kind and monetary donations, your time spent volunteering and fostering, your sharing/liking/commenting on posts, your kindness, generosity, and love for giving back. You’re making a difference in the lives of homeless pets!

Thank you to the adopters! We can’t wait to see your adoption updates and hear about all the fun, joy, and chaos! Congratulations!!!