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Our Mission

“It shall be the mission of the Employees and Directors of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and Humane Society to provide humane care, feeding and shelter for the strayed and abused animals that come under our care. Our main mission shall be towards serving the towns of Lincoln County, but in addition, our shelter shall be available for such animals brought to us through any source. We shall, to the best of our abilities, seek loving homes for animals in our charge. In addition we shall arrange for the transfer of injured wild creatures to appropriate shelters for care and subsequent release.”

“Our further mission shall be to treat all fellow shelter employees, pet owners, prospective owners (or guardians) of our animals, and other visitors, with professionalism, courtesy, and respect. We shall then be better able to bring this same feeling to those animals within our care.”

We are a "no kill" shelter.

Our Honored Sponsors, Donors, and Volunteers

The most sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to our Sponsors, Donors, and Volunteers. Without their unselfish and seemingly tireless efforts, we could certainly not help the quantity of abandoned and abused animals that we do. We really appreciate your efforts. There is so much to do, and so many things the animals need, it's unbelievable. We are a 501(c)(3) orgainzation so your gifts are tax deductable to the extent allowable by law.

These listings are in no particular order and do not imply order of appreciation. ALL donations of time, goods, and money, are hugely appreciated! If your name is not on this list and should be: Our apologies, and PLEASE This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kennel Sponsors

Kennel sponsors are special contributors who provide monthly funding for the hotel rooms of our displaced guests, the animals, while they are waiting for a permanent residence. Their funding covers crucial expenditures like blankets, beds, toys, and treats. Kennel Sponsor's names appear on the actual kennel itself at the shelter and one kennel can house many animals throughout the course of a year.

Abbott, John & Nancy, Barter, M. Robert, Bedell, Kathryn, Bellows, Alan & Wendy, Bigley, Daniel & Zoe , Black, Anni Jay, Bowler, Bruce & Kevin, Brook, Kelly, Buston, Carol, Cooke, Rodney, Crawford, Karin, Cucci, Kathleen & Terry, Curtis, Lewis & Wendy, Damigella, Joseph & Bev, Daniels, James & Linda, Dickason, Ann, Dube, Jean M., Durkee, Robert & Hope, Forbes, Mary Ann, Foster, Donald & Patricia, Foster, David & Linda, Frederick, Elisabeth, Gillespie, Charles & Priscilla, Gilliam, Bret, Gordon, Keith & Marie, Gowen, Charlotte, Gulla, Audrey, Hartley, Nancy E., Hasselt, Tony & Jan Van, Hathaway, Roger & Martha, Hopkins, Sue, Hughes, Stuart & Judith, Huizing, Timothy & Arlene, Irvine, Mary H., Johnson, Lelia, Krouse, Jay & Pat, Leeman, Mary & Nikki , Masters, George Jr. & Linda, Mayer, Mr. & Mrs. Richard F., McArtor, Robert & Linda & Murphy, Morehouse, Hannah, Morian, Susan & Susan West, Moses, Patricia, Murray, Lori, Noyes, Nancy, Offhaus, Bruce & Nancy Noyes, Parker, Anita & Gery, Patrick, Mary, Pierce, Joseph & Carol, Rauh, Frema Katler, Rice, Chester & Katherine, Rushmore, Mary Lee, Skilling, James K., Soule, Ray & Susanne,South Bristol School, Stanford, David S., Stoddard, Chanel, Taylor, Keith & Ginny, Traphegen, Dianne, Van Dyke, Russell & Janet, Walton, J.D., Waters, Elizabeth, Welch, Dr. Christine, Wendt, Frank P., White, Ginny Curtis & Audrea, White, Roger & Tina, and Wilson, Susan

Dog Walkers / Cat Cuddlers

Got some extra time and like to get out of the house for a half hour? This could be the spot for you. Everyone could use a little excercise, why not share some of your excercise time with one of our canine friends? We will set you up with a dog that fits you and have plenty of walking space. These poor pups depend on our dog walkers for their needed excercise and would love to meet new people. Not much time? Even a short 'once a week visit' helps alot. Prefer something a little more 'low impact' or relaxing? Cuddle up with one of our warm feline friends and share some well-needed and well-deserved attention. These displaced cuddly creatures would love to share some time while waiting for their permanent companion.

Dog Walkers Chuck & Livvy Dinsmore, Hope Prentice McFarland, Jim Collins, Cathy Berger, Todd Souza, Linda Averill, Carol Dunning, Charlie McCue, Mobius, Lisa Brown, Elaine Harlow, John & Deb Mack

Cat Cuddlers Janice Millagan, Erika Harpell, Cristina Hopkins

Other Sponsors

Our other sponsors donate funds or goods needed to keep the shelter clean and stocked. This could include either food, litter, cleaning supplies, toys, leashes, blankets, leads or whatever! Please visit our 'Wish List' on the 'NEWS' page to see what we REALLY need, or use your imagination.

  • Marion Sherman - Helps in Office, makes blankets for cages, helps in kitchen.
  • Charlie McCue - Works with Dogs that need training
  • Glenn Dalton - Helps in the kitchen
  • Carol Main, Carol Dresser, Flo Corson - make cards to sell at the shelter, do craft fairs for the shelter, make goods for us to sell during Christmas
  • The People at Mobius - come in and help us with fundraisers, laundry, work with the animals
  • And many more...Ames Supply, Coastal Vet Care, Boothbay Register, Nathalie Lawrence, Lincoln Home Dog Show, CarolMain, Stars, Simpson's Fish Mkt., Marilen Plumer, Lucy Harrington, Ruth Hogseth, Deb Russell, Glenn Dalton, Kathy Williams, WCC Swim Team, Peperton's Choice, Lupine, Wiscasset Primary School, Eleanor & Anita's Salon, Lincoln Home Thrift Shop, Ben & Dot Rotter, Waltz Drug Store in Damariscotta, Slicks, Boothbay Animal Hospital, Don, Iris and Sara Stanley, First National Bank of Damariscotta, Carol Dresser, Mr. & Mrs. John Hamlin, Melanie Steane, Todd Bracket LCS Dept., Downeast Paws & Claws, Clayton Huntley, Marion Sherman, Mike Deschaine, Wiscasset Newspaper, Midcoast Credit Union, Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe, Woodbrook Vet, Congregational Church of Wiscasset, Miles Hospital League, J. Edward Knight, Animal House, Vet Support, Carol Buxton, Mamie Singer, FremaRauh, FloCorson, LeGarage, David Plumer, Harold Sabins, Sarah's Cafe, David Pratt, Reny's, BigAl's, Snow White, Sonia Hughes, Petland, Mike's Place, Sue Hammer, WSCH6

Our Associates

  • Shelter Manager - Betsy Pratt
  • Office Manager - Samantha Hicks
  • Supervisor - Laurice Ducharme
  • Shelter Attendants:
    • Melinda Reed, Medical Advisor
    • Jennifer Feltis
    • Lisa Brown
    • Ben Rand
    • Adam Russell
    • Carrie Koskela
    • Tammy Steinmetz

Our Board of Directors

  • President - Loraine Nickerson
  • Vice President - Jay Krouse
  • Secretary - Marian Andersen
  • Treasurer - Harold Orne
  • Directors:
    • Kelly Patton Brook
    • Helen Atalla

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