The Milford Humane Society is a non-profit organization. We are able to
operate through donations, adoption fees and the many fund-raising events
that we hold. We are also a volunteer-only shelter and are always in need
of new volunteers for the many positions available.
If you would like to get involved there are several ways that you can help us and the cats in our care. The list below provides choices and information that will help you decide what type of help you would like to give. Even the smallest gift is incredibly appreciated both by the volunteers and our large family of cats.
- Donate to the MHS and become a member
- Join the Adopt-a-Cage program (read a story from the Metrowest News)
- Volunteer at the shelter - there are plenty of positions
- Adopt a cat or kitten from the shelter...
- Visit Especially for Pets in Medway, MA
- Or visit PetsMart in Bellingham, MA or Petco in Milford
- Get an Animal-friendly license plate ... to help support the Massachusetts Animal Coalition and Milford Humane.
- Buy from our store - all proceeds go directly into our funding - we take no profit
- Buy products from our Affiliates and we get a percentage of the total cost
- Get the Morris Nine Lives Plus Mastercard®
- Take part in our events - craft sales, yard sales - find anything for the cat lover
Shelter membership entitles you to our newsletter the Feline Front Page, published quarterly. We currently have a mailing list of approximately 3,000 people. There are several levels of membership to allow everyone interested to participate.
Individual ........................$15.00 per year
Junior/Senior/Student..........$5.00 per year
Family.............................$25.00 per year
Sponsor...........................$50.00 per year
Or, Donate through Paypal:
The Adopt-A-Cage Program
This program helps provide funds to maintain the cats who are
less likely to find loving homes and those not yet ready for adoption.
As a no-kill facility, our animals are never euthanized to make room for
more. Some of our cats will probably be with us their entire lives. Our
two community rooms are equipped to make life comfortable for these animals
and they enjoy the freedom to roam at will within their confines.
A $10.00 monthly donation (or $120 yearly, if you wish), which can be stopped at any time, helps provide for these animals. A picture and history of the "adopted" cat will be sent to you. The Adopt-A-Cage Program makes an excellent gift for animal lovers.
The shelter thrives on donations! While gifts of money are always welcome there are many items on our wish list that would be just as appreciated.
Canned adult food
Canned kitten friskies
Cat toys
Clean towels and blankets
Cages
Cat condos
Cat litter
Carriers
Paper towels
Paper plates
Hand-crafted items to sell at craft fairs
Donations to the Shelter are tax-deductible.
Volunteers are always needed in all aspects of shelter operations.
Caregivers - to handle the daily cleaning and feeding and spend some time socializing the cats. Two shifts daily are necessary to keep the animals properly maintained.
Adoption Counselors - to assist prospective qualified adopters select a pet who meets the needs of the family, complete the necessary paperwork and follow up to be sure the adoption is working for both the family and the animal. You will be paired with an experienced counselor and this requires a long-term commitment.
Temporary Foster Homes - Milford Humane has a need for additional foster homes to house pre-admission cats, pregnant cats, kittens and cats with special needs that cannot be met in a shelter environment. Most foster situations are a short-term commitment, except in the case of pregnant cats. During this time the animals are vetted, given shots, are spayed or neutered and given that extra little bit of TLC that is so important to stray, surrendered, and abandoned cats. To offer foster care in your home, a separate room needs to be devoted to this endeavor.
Feral Socializing - is an extremely important part of our work. Working with these special animals is a labor of love and requires dedication and patience. We have never yet found a cat who with time and commitment could not be socialized. This part of the program is not for everybody, but is deeply rewarding to those involved.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities please call the shelter at (508) 473-7008.
Milford Humane Society has been chosen by Especially for Pets in Medway to partner in their program called Especially for Pets in the Community: The Adoption Initiative.
Two years ago, Especially for Pets instituted a new program called Especially for Pets in the Community: The Adoption Initiative. Especially for Pets has teamed up with local non-profits and rescue organizations to promote pets available for adoption as well as to raise awareness about the work being done in the rescue community. It is their ultimate goal to educate their customers about what the specific organizations do, to collect donations for their use and, ultimately to help the organizations to place homeless animals in permanent, loving homes. In 2007, they collected over $8000 in product and donations for local non-profits as a result of this program.
Especially for Pets, an independent pet supply retailer with six locations in Massachusetts, is committed to educating their customers and making a difference in their communities. Especially for Pets is dedicated to responsible pet care and their retail stores serve as venues for teaching and educating the public. As a company, they recognize their responsibility to contribute to the solution of the overwhelming problem of homeless and abandoned animals.
You can visit their Medway store to check the Adoption Board for photos of Milford Humane cats available for adoption and/or pick up a copy of their ‘Wish List’ and make a donation to support the organizations of your choice. For more information, visit their website.
Milford Humane Society holds "Meet & Greet" sessions with cats & kittens available for adoption at Petsmart and Petco stores in Bellingham and Milford, respectively.
Hours
Cats are available for viewing on Saturdays, 11:00-2:00.
PetsMart is located at 213 Hartford Ave, Bellingham, MA. Their phone number is 508-966-0048.
Petco is located at 210 Fortune Boulevard, Milford, MA. Their phone number is 508-482-5393.
With the Morris Mastercard you can:
— Save animals by using the credit card that automatically contributes money to local shelters.
— Save with valuable discounts from participating Veterinarians and Animal Clinics.
— Save with special offers and rebates for selected pet products and services.
— Save with no annual fee-ever!
You can get complete information, the Mastercard disclosure information, and a full listing of shelters benefiting from this program here.
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