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We still have a few days left in June for Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! One way to boost cat adoptions is to be well-versed in cat behavior- so we can help advise adopters as they pick out the right cat for their family, and help the new kitty settle in to their new home. Check out this amazing learning opportunity- cat body language!

Join Katenna Jones, shelter division adviser and feline behavior mentor for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, as she walks you through a detailed process of observing and analyzing cat body language, from the nose to the toes and from the tongue to the tail. This free webinar will help you understand how cats react to stimuli—and how we humans can better describe what we're seeing in the cats we're working with. Get started at https://bit.ly/4otJ2Kd.

📌 All of our webinars are approved for NACA (National Animal Care & Control Association) and CAWA (The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement) credits.

Want to make a big difference in the lives of animals in Maine? The ME Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is currently accepting applications for two District Humane Agent positions. One for the Androscoggin/Oxford/Franklin County region and one for the Cumberland/York County region.

Read about the job here and submit your application ASAP if you think this is the role for you!

Careers at State of Maine (Executive Branch) Join Maine State Government and Make a Difference in Your Community If you're looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to serve the public and make a difference, consider working with Maine State Government! Our departments boast an array of professions, including attorneys, biologists, corre...

It may be only June, but we all know how the summer flies by! October will be here before we know it, so be sure to grab your ticket now for the Maine Humane Conference on Wednesday, October 14th in Orono!

Learn, connect, network and share with others in the field. Scholarships are available!
https://mainehumane.org/conference2026/

The HuMaine Conference 2026 Join us at the Maine Humane Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 14th 2026! We'll be at the Black Bear Inn in Orono, for a day of learning, networking and connecting! With two content tracks, breakfast, lunch, exhibitors and more, this is a day you don't want

Ready to up your TNR game?! Mark your calendars for an online certification class on Saturday the 20th. Learn from the best of the best in the field- Neighborhood Cats and the Community Cats Podcast!

Our next Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Certification Workshop is happening one week from today!

It’s not too late to grab a spot for this virtual session, taking place Saturday, June 20, 2–4:45 pm ET.

For just $10, you’ll get Neighborhood Cats’ expertise and guidance on the TNR approach, plus 365 days of access to the recorded workshop and a TNR certification!

Sign up now ➡️
https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-june-2026

Important info from our friends at the Maine Animal Health Alliance!

How does your pet beat the heat?
Are they team AC or team splash in the pool?
We would love to see your pets staying cool in the comments!

Did you know that June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month? With these cuties looking for homes, what are you waiting for?

There are so many amazing cats available for adoption from so many amazing organizations across our state- these kitties are just a tiny sampling. If you don't have room in your home for another feline friend, then please help share and promote cat adoption to your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors.

Fantastic news to share!

Breaking News! The state Board of Pesticides Control moved forward today with a restriction on the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs). SGARs are powerful toxins that can be accidentally ingested by a host of non-target wildlife, including owls, eagles, foxes, and household pets, causing injury or death.

It's and we're so appreciative of Greater Good Charities and Chewy for their Ambassador program that spreads donated pet food out to organizations across the county!

This past Thursday we welcomed a truckload of Chewy items, from pet food, to cat litter, to a variety of pet supplies, which has been distributed through our hub system statewide. While the food is donated, Maine Humane pays for the shipping costs. If you want to see full pet bellies across our state, please consider a donation to help us keep bringing in the shipments! https://givebutter.com/petpantryproject

Do you run a pet food pantry that is not yet a part of our hub network? Learn more here! https://mainehumane.org/our-work/resource-sharing/pet-food-pantry/

Check this out, Maine organizations!!

📢Major Grant Opportunity Alert!

The ASPCA is offering up to $14 million to support shelters and spay/neuter clinics nationwide, helping organizations meet the needs of vulnerable animals and address the ongoing shortage of spay/neuter services.

Learn more about eligibility and application requirements. Apply by Friday, June 26 at 8 PM ET:
https://bit.ly/3Sgzfen

Learning Opportunity: This coming weekend, June 6 and 7th, don't miss out on this great line-up of speakers at the virtual Kitten Conference! Learn all the tips and best practices to help kittens at stages in their development.

2026 The Kitten Conference - National Kitten Coalition The Kitten Conference 2026 is a virtual conference for anyone who wants to create a better future for our youngest felines! Join us for this kitten-focused event presented by The National Kitten Coalition and Community Cats Central. Over this two-day event, animal shelter professionals, caregivers,....