Each January, The Samoset’s Ice Bar brings people together for a unique winter experience. With ice sculptures, food, drinks, and a stunning setting, the event has also become a way to support local nonprofits. This year, The Samoset chose to split a portion of the proceeds between Pope Memorial Humane Society and AIO Food & Energy Assistance, supporting both animal welfare and community needs here in the Midcoast. PMHS recently...Read More
March always feels like a turning point in Maine. The light sticks around a little longer. The snow starts to lose its grip (hopefully). And here at Pope Memorial Humane Society, there is a lot to celebrate. Forty-six was the number in February. Even with snow closures, our annual maintenance week, and what is typically one of our quieter stretches of the year, 46 animals went home. Forty-six animals found...Read More
Heads up, friends of PMHS. Our twice-per-year deep-clean, climb-the-big-ladder, sharpen-the-skills week is coming up. Pope Memorial Humane Society will be closed to public visits from February 16 through February 20, and we’ll reopen on Saturday, February 21. Before anyone panics: the animals are still very much here, very much cared for, and very much unimpressed by our schedules. So what’s happening during the closure? A lot. This is the week...Read More
