Charlie's story
On December 7, 2017, nineteen dogs were seized by Animal Welfare. Charlie, his sister, and six other dogs were brought to Houlton Humane Society. The remaining dogs from the state seizure were placed in shelters around Maine. Unfortunately, none had a good start. Charlie was terrified of everything and would freak out when staff walked him. If we accidentally scuffed our feet or a car drove past, he would cower and try to get away.
Charlie was at the shelter for three years because he couldn't trust people other than a few staff he saw on a regular basis. Finally, the shelter manager took him on as a foster. The idea was to…
* Special Care *
Our spotlight on our furry friends in need of loving Home
Chancy
Happy to say he is in Senior to Senior Program!
Lulu
Happy to say she is in Senior to Senior program!
Spike *adopted*
Happy to announce Spike has gone to his last fur-ever home!
Our Vision
Houlton Humane Society envisions that people and their animals can have a loving, caring, healthy and lifelong relationship, and we are here to offer our help in achieving that goal.