Support HART and be a hero to cats in need.
At HART of Maine, we care for cats in need—from medical care and shelter to enrichment and adoption support. The cost of providing these essential services far exceeds what adoption fees alone cover. Your generosity is what makes our work possible.
Below are some of the meaningful ways you can make a difference.
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Donate Now
Contribute securely online by making a one-time or recurring gift. You can also give in memory or in honor of someone special. Or mail a gift, donate by phone, or visit our facility to give in person:
Mailing Address: PO Box 351, Cumberland, ME 04021
Shelter Location: 302 Range Road, Cumberland, ME 04021
Phone: (207) 829-4116
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Sponsor a Cat
Sponsoring a HART cat is a great opportunity to support the shelter and have a direct impact on the lives of our residents who live at the shelter while they await adoption. Once we receive your sponsorship, our program coordinator will send you, or a recipient of your choice, a photo of your sponsored cat, with their information and a hand-written thank you card or email.
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In-Memoriam & Honorable Gifts
A gift to HART in memory of a beloved friend, family member, or pet, or in honor of someone special, is a meaningful way to celebrate the people and animals who touch our lives. These gifts can mark a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, recognize a kindness, or create a lasting tribute to someone we hold dear—all while helping HART provide love and care for cats in need.
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Donate Supplies
We always need supplies such as food, litter, bedding, cleaning products, office items, etc. See our Wish List or send direct shipments.
We also accept: Printer/toner cartridge recycling, CLYNK bottle/can returns, Vehicle donations via “Cars for Kitties” -
Corporate & Community Partnerships
Partnering with HART is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of cats while engaging your business or community. Opportunities include event sponsorships, matching gift programs, payroll deduction options, in-kind product or service donations, and organizing donation drives. These partnerships not only support HART’s mission but also demonstrate your organization’s commitment to animal welfare and community impact.
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Cover Medical Needs
Providing medical care to all cats at HART regardless of the cost adds up. The Burt Fund helps cover treatments and surgeries for cats with urgent medical needs. Our general medical fund supports routine care for all cats in our care.
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Planned Giving
Include HART of Maine in your will, trust, or retirement plan.
You can also give via: Gifts of stocks/securities, Qualified Charitable Distributions (from an IRA), Life insurance beneficiary designations. -
Shop at HART
Show your support by shopping HART merchandise and gifts.
We couldn't do this without your help!
HART receives no public funding and is supported entirely by individual donors, foundations, and businesses, not to mention our committed group of volunteers.
In 2024, HART of Maine provided lifesaving care, medical treatment, and safe shelter to countless cats in need, thanks to the generosity of our incredible community. Your support—whether through donations, volunteering, fostering, or spreading the word—made a direct impact on their journey to finding loving homes. This report highlights the stories, milestones, and successes that you made possible, and we are deeply grateful for your compassion and dedication.
HART’s Sources of Income
How Your Contributions Help HART
Data based on 2024 annual figures.
Special Thanks
We thank the following foundations for their generosity in awarding grant money to HART in support of our mission.
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Maine Community Foundation - Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund
The Gwendolen Elwell Flanagan Foundation
Narragansett Number One Foundation
Allagash Brewing Company
LoveAnimals.org
Mary Wheeler Dewart Fund
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation