Paws Until Home

Keeping Pets and People Together Through Care and Community Support

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide temporary pet care for individuals within the regions of Penobscot and Hancock counties of Maine facing short-term crises that prevent them from caring for their pets. We aim to ensure pets are safely housed and reunited with their owners whenever possible.

Where Do We Come In?

We assist in the temporary housing placement of dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, horses, spiders, birds, & other small mammals.

We work with local in-home fosters, volunteers, and boarding facilities/shelters to provide housing care for pets.

We do not accept illegally obtained/kept animals. This temporary care is not intended for placements beyond 30 care days.

    • Owners who are admitted to the hospital for surgery, illness, or injury

    • Individuals undergoing short-term medical treatments (e.g. chemotherapy, rehabilitation)

    • Individuals or families who are temporarily unhoused and seeking shelter

    • Survivors of domestic violence entering emergency housing where pets are not allowed

    • People transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing and needing short-term pet care

    • Individuals entering substance use treatment programs that do not allow pets

    • People completing short-term in-patient mental health treatment

    • Owners in mental health crisis requiring in-patient care

    • Owners who are sentenced to 30 days or less and need immediate care for their animals

Get Involved

We are dedicated to extending a hand through continual care during times of unpredictability. With your support, we are able to help more families and their pets stay united. Become a volunteer or in-home foster today!

Obtain Assistance

Please complete the form so we can best assist and provide the utmost care to your furry loved one. 

Support Our Mission

Want to help but cannot provide temporary housing or commit to volunteering? Please consider making a donation! Every donation helps us continue our mission to provide community support to those in transitory time. Join us to help continue to be there for others.