A community-funded, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals in Strafford County, NH and Southern Maine. We are a safe, temporary home for more than 1,000 surrendered, lost, abused, neglected, or unwanted animals each year.
Visit our website and view the animals that you would like to meet. Please look closely at the information about the pet, including its age, temperament, and personality. Will this pet match your needs and fit into your lifestyle? Fill out an adoption application. At PMHS, we use a questionnaire and interview process to ensure that each animal adopted will be matched with the most compatible new owner(s). Once your application has been reviewed, our adoption counselors will discuss with you any medical or behavioral information relevant to the animal you chose and process your adoption application. Every dog or cat that is adopted from PMHS is up to date with required vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. Congratulations! You are now ready to go home with your new pet! Please be aware that the adoption process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the information we need to cover with you and the number of pets going home at the same time. We know this is a time commitment, but your new pet will appreciate it!