Healing.
Hope.
Second Chances.

Bringing love home, one paw at a time.

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The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is committed to providing healing, hope, and second chances for homeless animals in Kennebec Valley. Because of generous donors like you, we are able to rescue, rehabilitate, and find families for thousands of animals every year! 

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Who We Are

About KVHS

The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is non-profit animal rescue shelter dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected homeless animals and placing them in loving, permanent homes.

What We Care About

Dogs & Puppies

Browse dogs and puppies available for adoption! Find your new best friend today.

Cats & Kittens

KVHS always has many cats and kittens available for adoption. All cats (and dogs) are vaccinated, spayed, neutered.

Pocket Pets

Rabbits, hamsters, rats, birds, and/or other small animal friends are usually available to consider to be part of your family.

Volunteers

KVHS would not exist without the help of our generous and dedicated volunteers.

Events

Fundraisers and events are essential to keep KVHS running. It is through support from our community that we save lives every day.

Our New Home

Welcome to the Nancy Shuman Animal Shelter!

As of December 26, 2023, we unveiled the doors to our new residence, the Nancy Shuman Animal Shelter, situated at 168 Leighton Rd., Augusta, Maine. Having spent an impressive 96 years at the Pet Haven Lane address, the realization of our dream for a modern, state-of-the-art animal shelter became possible, all thanks to the generosity of our supportive community.

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Nancy Shuman, the Nancy Shuman Animal Shelter Namesake
Shelter Lobby
Welcome to the Nancy Shuman Animal Shelter
Charlie Shuman dedicating the new Shelter to his Wife Nancy
At our dedication ceremony
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Rendering of the shelter
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Give them the safe, warm home they deserve!

We have been able to offer homeless animals a second chance by not only finding homes for thousands of pets since 1927, but also providing nurturing, medical care, training, grooming and other services that have prepared them for life with their new families.

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Thanks to Chris Walters Productions for our Happy Tails vlog showcasing the shelter and our available animals.

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BIG THANKS...

We are able to save lives and offer second chances thanks to our generous supporters.

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History and Mission of KVHS

We Believe in Second Chances.

At the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, we believe in creating a kinder community by nurturing the animal human bond. Our mission is to enrich lives by placing animals for adoption in loving homes where they can thrive on kindness and care. We support the potential in every animal by providing them with healing, hope and second chances

Hillary Roberts, Executive Director

Donations

Allocating your donations in its entirety to the operation

Humane Education

Improving animal welfare has tractable solutions.

Advocacy on behalf of animals

Work with local and state legislators to enact meaningful protections.

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