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HART of Maine

Welcome to the official HART of Maine page! We are a no-kill adoption center & shelter for cats. Our shelter building was constructed in 2004.
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HART is a NO KILL shelter and adoption center for cats - a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation licensed by the State of Maine. We are a member of the American Humane Association, the American Partnership for Pets and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. HART is staffed mostly by volunteers who are dedicated to the well being of the shelter residents. We care for pets that would otherwise be

out on the street, assuring their safety, health, and comfort. It was custom designed for cat sheltering and offers our residents an open environment, with climbing structures and lots of comfy beds. This environment allows the cats the freedom to play, nest, and hide, as well as form bonds with one another. All of our animals receive lots of love and attention, as well as expert veterinary care.

01/06/2025

Just realized you’re heading into the second week of January without a proper wall calendar? Fear not, the HART 2025 wall calendar is still available, and is 50% off!

This calendar is just packed with adorable kitties and guaranteed to make every month of your year special. And now this pawsome calendar can be yours for the amazing sale price of $14.00–get one for yourself, and one for a friend! All of the proceeds from calendar sales go toward our work providing shelter and essential care for our feline residents.

Place your order online, or purchase calendars in person at the shelter during our open adoption hours. For more information, please go to https://hartofme.org/2025-hart-calendar.

From all of us at HART, thank you for your support.❤️

01/04/2025

It’s the first Saturday of 2025, and our Adoption Team is ready to help you get the new year off to a great start…and so is our sweet guy, Soren!

Friendly, mild-mannered, curious, and silly, this 4.5-year-old silver tabby and white boy very much enjoys lounging in the sunlight and trying to get the comfiest bed in the room. He will engage with toys and treats, but he is definitely more of a lounge chair and good movie kind of kitty! While he appreciates affection and gentle pets, he has his limits and will let you know when he has had enough. Soren would do best in a calm home with people who will allow him to have his personal time. Sound purrfect to you? We thought so! Be sure to spend some time with Soren in Room 3.❤️

We are open for adoptions from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm today and we invite you to join us. Please visit our website to learn all about adopting from HART, view a listing of available cats, and access our online adoption application: www.hartofme.org/adoption-information. We ask that all prospective adopters have an approved application before arriving at the shelter.

01/01/2025

We’re marking the start of 2025 by taking the day off. 😺

Our shelter will be closed today, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. We look forward to seeing you this weekend and introducing you to your new feline family member during our usual adoption hours, Saturday 11:00am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Appreciations to our core staff and volunteers who are making sure our cats cared for over the holiday.

Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with love, joy, and plenty of kitty snuggles, from all of us at HART of Maine!❤️

(Pictured here are Room 5 friends Snickers, Oleander, and Chris.)

12/31/2024

As the year draws to a close, we are elated to provide an update on our Year-End Fundraiser. As of today, December 31st, our friends and supporters have helped us meet and exceed our fundraising goal of $105,000. Together, you've helped us raise $126,120 for HART!

We are beyond grateful for your support of HART over the past year. Whether you adopted, volunteered, donated, or attended our events, your contribution is essential to our ability to sustain our mission of providing the very best care for all cats that make their way to us until we can find each of them their forever home. We couldn't do this without you.

If you are still interested in making a donation to HART this year, you can do that on our website: https://homelessanimalrescueteamhartofmaine-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1334744

Thank you, and happy New Year!

12/25/2024

In observance of Christmas Day and the start of Hanukkah, our shelter will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and we will not be holding our usual adoption hours. Thank you to our core staff and volunteers who will be making sure our cats cared for during the holiday.

From all of us at HART of Maine, Happy Holidays!

12/22/2024

Are there better photos of this guy? Yeah, a couple…but we love the grumpy faces Jaxson makes for the camera, too!

What better way to warm up this rather chilly Sunday than by meeting this handsome hunk of a tabby kitty! Jaxson is 6 years old and without a doubt a sweet, gentle giant with a penchant for cuddles and a slight misunderstanding of portion control. His mellow nature and soft purrs make him an excellent couch-lounging companion. Despite his love for food, Jaxson is committed to his new diet plan and is ready to embark on a weight loss journey with a loving family. Adopt Jaxson and let the laughter-filled, cuddle-packed adventures begin!❤️

We’re open for adoptions today from noon to 3 pm, and our Adoption Team is looking forward to introducing you to our cats, including Jaxson in Room 3. Please visit our website to learn all about adopting from HART, view a listing of available cats, and access our online adoption application: www.hartofme.org/adoption-information. We ask that all prospective adopters have an approved application before arriving at the shelter.

12/21/2024

You know when you just kinda need a day off to rest and recharge? This is one of those times.

In order for our Adoption Team volunteers to have a well-deserved day off, our shelter will be closed on Saturday, December 21, 2024. We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to seeing you when we resume our usual schedule on Sunday. Meantime, for information about our available cats and adopting from HART, please visit our website: www.hartofme.org/adoption-information.

We’ll be taking a few pointers from one of our resident relaxation experts, Joey! 😺

12/18/2024

Yes, this adorable guy is as sweet as he looks!

Joey is a sleek, 1-year-old kitty who transferred to HART from another shelter a few months ago. Laid-back and very affectionate, this is a cat who has a lot of love to give. Despite being blind, he is outgoing and very curious, and loves to explore. He also loves being held close and will give you lots of kisses and snuggles. Total sweetheart!

In addition to his impaired vision, Joey has several other significant health concerns, including a history of seizures and chronic diarrhea. He is currently on a prescription medication and a limited-ingredient duck diet to help with his GI symptoms. We will require that his adopter has an established relationship with a veterinarian, and the ability to both regularly monitor his health, administer medication, and provide a calm home environment that can safely accommodate a blind cat. Our Adoption Team will review his specific needs with you prior to adoption. Be sure to meet Joey in Room 1.

It’s Wednesday, and we will be open for adoptions this afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Please go to our website for more information about adopting from HART as well as to view a listing of our available cats and access our online adoption application: www.hartofme.org/adoption-information. To make the most of your visit, we ask that all prospective adopters have an approved application before arriving at the shelter.

12/17/2024

Looking for the purrfect gift for all of the cat lovers in your life? We’ve got you covered!

Give the unique gift of sponsoring a HART kitty in your friend’s or family member’s honor. Whether one-time, monthly, annual, or special senior, sponsoring a HART cat is a great opportunity to support the shelter and have a direct impact on the lives of our feline residents while they await adoption. The recipient will receive a sponsorship packet featuring a handwritten card, a cat info card, and an optional personalized note from you. To learn more about our sponsorship program, please go to https://hartofme.org/catsponsorships.

Or, shop our fun selection of HART logo merch, including our 2025 Wall Calendars, available at our shelter or online at https://hartofme.org/shop. Place your merchandise or sponsorship order online by Thursday, December 19, 2024 to ensure delivery before the holidays.

Every purchase not only spreads the holiday cheer but also supports the cats in our care. From all of us at HART of Maine, Happy Holidays!

12/14/2024

Happy Caturday!

We are open for adoptions from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm today, and our Adoption Team is ready to introduce you to your new feline family member. Please visit our website to learn all about adopting from HART, view a listing of available cats, and access our online adoption application: www.hartofme.org/adoption-information. We ask that all prospective adopters have an approved application before arriving at the shelter.

When you visit, definitely stop by Room 2 and meet the lovely gal pictured here! This long haired, black and white beauty is Saturn, and she is 7 years old and ready to find her second chance at happiness. She loves receiving attention, and she’ll even come to you when called. Since Saturn had previously lived in a home with a single person, we feel that she would do okay as a solo cat. She would be well-suited to someone who wants to spend plenty of quality time with their cat, as this is a sweet kitty who would enjoy sleeping on your bed and helping you with your daily tasks. Sounds pretty purrfect to us!❤️

12/14/2024

There's still time to get your very own copy of the HART 2025 wall calendar!

Our new calendar is just packed with adorable kitties—and in fact, we are pleased to say that all cats who had photos submitted are featured in it! For a $28 donation, this stellar calendar can be yours, guaranteeing that every month of your year will be special. All of the proceeds from calendar sales go toward our work providing shelter and essential care for our feline residents.

Place your order online ($28+ shipping) by Thursday, December 19, 2024 to ensure you receive your calendar before the holidays. Or, you may purchase calendars in person at the shelter during our open adoption hours. A HART calendar would also make a great gift for the cat lover on your list! For more information, please go to https://hartofme.org/2025-hart-calendar.

From all of us at HART, thank you for your support.❤️

12/11/2024

*WINTER STORM CLOSURE NOTICE FOR WEDNESDAY 12/11/24*

Due to the significan rain and high winds in the forecast for today, our shelter will be closed and we will not be holding our usual adoption hours this afternoon. We do plan on being open for our normal adoption hours on Saturday and Sunday. Many thanks to our core staff and volunteers who have been making preparations and will be ensuring that our cats are well-cared for today and throughout the week.

Meantime, if you are interested in adopting a HART cat, please visit us online to complete an adoption application and view a listing of our available cats: www.hartofme.org/adopter-information.

To bring you the warm and fuzzies on a chilly, stormy day, here’s a bassinet of adorable kittens. ❤️

(Please note, these kittens are for attention only, and they are NOT available for adoption. Thank you for your understanding.)

12/07/2024

We also have a team of volunteers serving a delicious, homemade HART-y Holiday Lunch at the Walnut Hill Holiday Craft Show, presented by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen and held at the Wescustogo Hall & Community Center in North Yarmouth today! We’ll be serving our winter comfort food menu until 3:00 pm or so, including crockpot favorites, soups, savory entrees, sweet treats, hot coffee, cold beverages, and more (Yes, there are vegetarian and vegan options!). Pre-packaged items and to-go containers are available, so you can bring home dinner, too. Along with serving amazing food, we are selling the 2025 HART Wall Calendar and raffling off some amazing gift baskets donated by makers featured in this year’s show. Come on by, say ‘hi,’ and join the festive fun while supporting HART. See you there!

12/07/2024

Our volunteers are here at NYA Holiday Craft Fair and the joint is jumpin’ !

We have a delightfully festive assortment of delicious baked goods and handmade crafts, including our ever-popular selection of cat-themed accessories and catnip toys, as well as the HART 2025 wall calendar and HART logo merch, so this is the purrfect spot to get some holiday shopping done.

All proceeds go directly toward providing shelter and essential care for the hundreds of cats we take in every year. Event runs until 3:00pm today inside the North Yarmouth Academy Gymnasium, 154 Main Street, Yarmouth. Come on by!😺

12/06/2024

This weekend it’s HART Holiday cheer, times two! On Saturday, December 7, 2024 you can find HART at two local craft fair events.

First, we'll have a team of HART volunteers serving delicious, homemade breakfast and lunch items at the HART-y Holiday Lunch at the Walnut Hill Holiday Craft Show, presented by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen and held at the Wescustogo Hall & Community Center in North Yarmouth. This annual, juried craft show runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and we’ll be serving our winter comfort food menu until 3:00 pm or so, including crockpot favorites, soups, savory entrees, sweet treats, hot coffee, cold beverages, and more (Yes, there will be vegetarian and vegan options!). Pre-packaged items and to-go containers will be available, so you can bring home dinner, too. Along with serving amazing food, we will be selling the 2025 HART Wall Calendar and raffling off some amazing gift baskets donated by makers featured in this year’s show!

Next, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, our Bake & Craft Sale Team will have fabulous tables set up at the NYA Holiday Craft Fair, held inside the North Yarmouth Academy Gymnasium (154 Main Street, Yarmouth). Our volunteers will be on-hand selling delicious baked goods and handmade crafts, including our ever-popular selection of cat-themed accessories and catnip toys, as well as the HART 2025 wall calendar and HART logo merch. A perennial favorite, this will be the purrrfect place to do your holiday shopping!

All proceeds from both of these fun events will go directly toward providing shelter and essential care for the hundreds of cats we take in every year. For more information, please see our Facebook calendar event listings, or go to https://hartofme.org/calendar-of-events . We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your support!

12/04/2024

**Our Matching Gift Challenge was a Success...but we still have our Year-End goal to meet.**

The outpouring of generosity and enthusiasm in response to our Matching Gift Challenge has blown us away. Thank you to everyone who donated yesterday! As of this morning, our community not only met the $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge, but exceeded it by contributing $10,000 to HART within the last 24 hours!

And the good news is that all of these donations will be matched, dollar-for-dollar. That’s because our generous donor INCREASED the Matching Gift contribution to $10,000! In just 24 hours, $20,000 was raised for HART!

We are now $33,000 away from our $105,000 year-end goal.

But based our on communities' generosity over the last 24 hours, we know we can get there! Please click on the donate button on this post or donate on our website: https://homelessanimalrescueteamhartofmaine-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1334744

From all of us at HART, our deepest thanks for your support.

12/03/2024

**Giving Tuesday $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge announced!**

Through the kindness of our community, we've raised $52,433 towards our $105,000 Year-End Fundraising Campaign goal. Thank you to everyone who has contributed thus far!

To bring us closer to our year-end goal, a generous anonymous donor has come forward with a $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge in honor of Giving Tuesday. If you contribute now through midnight on Wednesday, December 4th, our kind donor will match your donation to HART, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. Will you be a hero to our cats and kittens?

To have your donation matched, please click the donate button on this post or donate on our website: https://homelessanimalrescueteamhartofmaine-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1334744.

From all of us at HART, thank you for your support!

12/02/2024

Tank is here to remind you that Bids and Brews, HART’s silent and live auction, is this Thursday, December 5th at Maine Beer Company.

Check in and silent auction start at 5:30 pm, and the live auction begins at 7 pm.

Silent auction selections will include an eclectic and curated mix of gift cards, jewelry, professional services, gift baskets, artwork, and more, all generously donated by individuals and local establishments. The live auction will feature signature trips and VIP experiences.

We have around 100 items and experience for you to bid on this year. Visit our website for more info and to see a sampling! https://hartofme.org/calendar-of-events/bidsandbrews2024

All proceeds will help HART continue to do the excellent work of helping abandoned cats survive, thrive, and be ready for adoption into their forever home.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
(Did we mention the free pizza!🍕)

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2025 is right around the corner, and it could be Peaks’ year! This sweet, affectionate guy has a somewhat complex health history which includes cystitis and inappropriate urination, so he is looking for a special adopter who can continue to manage and accommodate his needs. We know his perfect home is out there, and we are committed to helping him find it. Connect with our Adoption Team, and be sure to meet Peaks in Room 4. We’re open for adoptions this weekend, Saturday 11am to 4pm and Sunday 12pm to 3 pm! Link in bio for adoption info.😺 #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #adoptasheltercat #hartofmaineadoptionday #welovecatsandkittens #specialneedscats #sweetkitty

Warm your heart and your lap with kitty weighted blanket extraordinaire, Tara! This sweet, 4-year-old gal is ready to find her forever home with experienced cat guardians who can give her lots of attention and provide the care she needs to manage her medical conditions. Link in bio for more information about Tara and adopting from HART. It’s a busy week with holiday events, but we’re all about multitasking for the cats, so we invite you to join us during our adoption hours this weekend. We look forward to seeing you!😺 #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #adoptasheltercat #hartofmaineadoptionday #caturdayvibes #welovecatsandkittens #hartofmainecertifiedlapcat #goodkitty #specialneedscats

Awesome cat alert! Remi is 12 years old, confident, social, and ready to be your large and in-charge kitty companion. His ideal home is one that is calm and quiet, without kids or dogs, and with cat-savvy adults who can give him the perfect balance of attention and alone time. Oh, and squeezable-lickable treats—he loves those! Link in bio for adoption info. 😻 #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #adoptasheltercat #seniorcat #adoptaseniorcat #hartofmaineadoptionday #welovecatsandkittens #mainecats

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Diva? Yes. Total sweetheart? Also yes!Maxine has been waiting for over a year to find her purrfect home, and we think now is her time to shine. ✨ This lovely, 9-year-old gal is looking for a calm, quiet home with an adopter who understands and appreciates cats with a spicy side, and where she can be the star of the show, on and off the snuggly bed stage. Join us during our adoption hours this weekend and see for yourself why we adore Maxine! Link in bio for adoption info. #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #adoptasheltercat #hartofmaineadoptionday #welovecatsandkittens #caturdayvibes

Looking for a very affectionate and friendly pair of felines to bring some major kitty sweetness and snuggles to your household? Lovey & Squeaker could be the cats for you! These senior, bonded besties are ready to find their new home together, and you can meet them during our adoption hours this weekend. Link in bio for adoption info. 😻 #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #adoptasheltercat #hartofmaineadoptionday #welovecatsandkittens #seniorcats #bondedpaircats

Kitty purrs and snuggles make everything better, don’t they? This moment of Wednesday relaxation brought to you by senior sweetheart, Callie. ❤️ (Callie is not currently available for adoption, but we’ll let you know when she is!) #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #catshelter #welovecatsandkittens #mainecats #purrtherapyisthebest

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF HART’s Annual Yard Sale! It’s been an amazing week for us at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, and today we are wrapping up another great Yard Sale. We’ve sold a lot of stuff, but there’s still some great treasures to be found! Come on by this morning and help us clean out the Exhibition Hall! We’ll be open from 8:00 am to Noon today, and almost all items are free. Yes, FREE! Of course, we and the HART kitties would appreciate any donations in exchange for the items you pick up. So, bring a box or 2 and join in the fun while supporting a great cause. Thank you! HART would like to thank @montesfinefoods and @furnituresuperstore_ Furniture Superstore, our 2024 Yard Sale sponsors, for their very generous support. #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #volunteersmakeithappen #nonprofitorganization #hartofmaineyardsale2024 #fundraisingevent #donate #forthecats

Early this morning, before we began moving all of the yard sale donations into the Cumberland Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, Sarah Michniewicz, HART Board Vice President, long-time volunteer, and organizer of this year’s Yard Sale gave us a sneak peak into the empty space that will be our home over the next week. This 10,000 square foot building will be filled from end to end with so many wonderful items, or as we affectionally refer to them as, treasures (furniture, home goods, clothing, crafts, kitchen gadgets, sporting goods, toys and games, vintage and antique items and so much more) all generously donated by our wonderful supporters, and put in place by our dedicated volunteers. HART’s Annual Yard Sale starts this Thursday, August 8 at 8 a.m. Admission if free. For more information about volunteering, donating, or attending this year’s Yard Sale, please visit our website. https://hartofme.org/calendar-of-events/2024-yard-sale All proceeds from our annual yard sale go directly to providing essential care for the hundreds of cats we take in every year. HART would like to thank Monte's Fine Foods, our 2024 Yard Sale sponsor, for their very generous support. #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #volunteersmakeithappen #nonprofitorganization #hartofmaineyardsale2024 #fundraisingevent #donate #forthecats

Attention house panther fans: Olson, is ready to meet you! This handsome guy is 2 years old, affectionate, chatty, playful, FIV positive, and a whole lot of fun. He would likely do best as the only cat in a household, but may enjoy living with a friendly dog. Spend some time with Olson in Room 3 and see for yourself how he transforms a space with his energetic play and sweet snuggles! ❤️ #hartofmaine #hartofme #catshelter #adoptasheltercat #welovecatsandkittens #blackcatsofinstagram #blackcatsrule #fivcat #hartofmaineadoptionday

If you're local to Cumberland, you've likely seen our dedicated volunteers outside our shelter under white tents over the past few weeks, sorting through all the wonderful treasures donated to this year's Yard Sale. We are pretty sure the number of items received thus far has surpassed previous years, and we cannot wait to open the doors to the Yard Sale next Thursday, August 8, at 8:00 a.m. so you may shop it for yourself! Admission is free! We will continue to accept item donations at the shelter through Noon on Friday, August 2. After that, items may be dropped off at the Cumberland Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall Monday, August 5 through Wednesday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, August 8, from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. For more info, please visit our website: https://hartofme.org/calendar-of-events/2024-yard-sale Remember! If you want exclusive early access to the Yard Sale, our Sip & Shop Presale Event is on Wednesday, August 7, from 4:30 to 7:15. Admission is $28 in advance ($30 at the door). For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://hartofme.org/calendar-of-events/2024-yard-sale-sip-and-shop All proceeds from our annual yard sale go directly to providing essential care for the hundreds of cats we take in every year. HART would like to thank Monte's Fine Foods, our 2024 Yard Sale sponsor, for their very generous support.

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