Name

bangor humane society

Legal name

Bangor Humane Society

Website

https://bangorhumane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Humane education
• Foster care services
• Spay and neuter

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Primary revenue source. Includes one-time donations, monthly recurring donations, and major gift programs. Donors can give online, by mail, through tribute gifts, and via Facebook Fundraisers. Monthly donors provide steady, predictable income for operational expenses including food, heat, staff, and medical care.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for pet adoptions ranging from $15 (Barn Buddies) to $450 (puppies 8 weeks-6 months). Fees include wellness exams, spay/neuter, vaccinations, flea/tick treatment, microchip, and other medical care valued at $1,328 for dogs and $854 for cats on average.
3. Kennel Sponsorship: Annual sponsorship of cat or dog kennels ranging from $250-$1,000. Sponsors receive a personalized dedication tag displayed for one full year. Covers full health/behavioral evaluations, testing, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and ongoing care for sponsored animals.
4. Tiles for Tomorrow: Ceramic paw print tiles sold for $250 each, mounted permanently in the shelter's interior lobby walls and hallways as a legacy tribute. Limited supply of 400 tiles.
5. Golden Paw Society: Leadership donor recognition program for annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Provides critical resources for the organization and creates a legacy of continued animal savings.
6. Planned Giving: Bequests, wills, trusts, life insurance, and other planned gifts arranged in present for future allocation. Allows donors to leave a legacy through their estate planning.
7. Gifts of Stock: Donors can transfer appreciated securities. DTC code: 2663, AC code: 11222, Account number: 160154 at Bangor Savings Wealth Management. EIN: 01-0215910.
8. Corporate Sponsorships and Affiliate Programs: Event sponsors at various tiers (Top Dog, Canine Champion, King of the Mountain, Superhero, Rookie). Affiliate programs with Amazon Smile, Chewy ($20 per first order), BarkBox ($25 per new subscription), and Embark (10% of DNA kit purchases).
9. Pet Products Retail: Sale of pet products at the shelter including Lupine leashes, collars, harnesses, Easy-Walk harnesses, Vectra flea preventatives, and Pet Hub QR code tags. Proceeds benefit animals in care.
10. Event Fundraising: Major annual events including Paws on Parade (largest fundraiser, $120,000 goal) and Paws on the Green Golf Tournament. Ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations associated with these events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bangor Humane Society operates a state-licensed, no-kill animal shelter that re-homes cats, dogs, and small animals through adoption, foster care, and specialty programs. It supplements adoption with spay/neuter vouchers, microchipping, lost and found support, a pet food pantry, humane education, and on-site retail of pet products. The organization is sustained primarily through donations, adoption fees, fundraising events, kennel sponsorships, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Bangor Humane Society operates as a nonprofit animal shelter offering a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services centered around pet adoption, foster care, and community support programs. The organization serves as both an animal shelter and adoption agency, providing multiple pathways for animals to find homes through standard adoption, specialty programs (Barn Buddies for feral cats, MVP Mutts for veterans, FeLV/FIV cat adoption), and discounted programs for seniors and military veterans. Beyond adoption, services include spay/neuter voucher programs, lost and found pet assistance, a pet food pantry, microchipping, and humane education. The organization generates revenue through donations, kennel sponsorship, fundraising events (Paws on Parade, Cirque du Soiree), and retail pet products, while offering donor recognition through the Golden Paw Society and legacy giving programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MVP Mutts and More!: A partnership with the Maine Veterans Project to find homes for harder to place animals with those who have served our country. Born in November 2023.
• Barn Buddies
• PALS

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Facilitates the adoption of homeless cats, dogs, and small animals by matching prospective pet owners with available animals through an online application and an in-person adoption process at the Bangor shelter. Adoption packages include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and wellness exams with average medical value of $1,328 for dogs and $854 for cats.
• Foster Care Program Provides temporary homes for animals in need until they are ready for adoption, including puppies, kittens, animals recovering from illness, and senior animals. Foster caregivers apply through the website and care for animals in their own homes under shelter guidance.
• Spay/Neuter Voucher Program Provides discount vouchers for spay and neuter surgeries at participating veterinary clinics to pet owners receiving state/federal assistance (MaineCare, Food Stamps, TANF, WIC, SSI) or below federal poverty guidelines, for pets 6 months or older.
• Lost & Found Pet Services Assists pet owners in reporting and locating lost animals through online lost dog and lost cat report forms, coordination with local animal control, and distribution of flyers via the Maine Lost Pet Recovery Network on Facebook.
• Pet Food Pantry Provides pet food assistance for owned pets, offering one bag of food per species per week to pet owners in need while supplies last, helping reduce the risk of surrender due to food insecurity.
• Microchipping Services Offers 24PetWatch microchip implantation for any pet for $20 plus an annual renewal fee. Microchipping is performed on-site at the Bangor shelter by trained staff, with registration through 24PetWatch.
• Barn Buddies Program Adoption program for feral or wild cats unsuitable for typical indoor adoption, placing them as working cats in barns, stables, warehouses, or other outdoor structures for rodent control. Barn Buddy fee is a flat $15 and includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and an optional crate.
• MVP Mutts and More! Partnership program with Maine Veterans Project that matches harder-to-place long-stay dogs and cats with military veterans, offering 50% off adoption fees of animals 1 year and older through the OPERATION: Pet Adoption framework.
• FeLV & FIV Adoption Program Adoption program for cats with Feline Leukemia (FeLV) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), providing education on care requirements and lifelong indoor-only placements. Adopters must have no other cats or only cats with the same condition.
• OPERATION: Pet Adoption Veteran and active-duty military discount program offering 50% off all adoptions of animals 1 year and older, addressing affordability and the need for animal companionship for emotional support and PTSD reintegration.
• PALS: Pet Adoption for Loving Seniors Senior discount program offering 50% off all adoptions of animals 1 year or older for pet adopters age 65 and older, designed to address fixed-income affordability and the need for companionship.
• Youth Animal Advocates Program Humane education program inspiring kids and teens ages 6-18 to care for and speak up for animals through engaging lessons, activities, a badge system, Reading Paws literacy, and shelter tours for scouts and school groups.
• Paws on Parade Annual community dog-walk fundraiser held at the Bangor Waterfront, the organization's largest annual fundraiser with a goal of $120,000 and tiered corporate sponsorships (Top Dog, Canine Champion, King of the Mountain, Superhero, Rookie).
• Cirque du Soiree! Annual Fur Ball Gala featuring a masquerade ball and live entertainment to raise funds for shelter animals, hosted at Blue Sky Lounge in Bangor. 100% of ticket proceeds are donated to Bangor Humane Society.
• Golden Paw Society Leadership donor recognition program for individuals, families, and businesses providing annual gifts of $1,000 or more to support the organization's lifesaving work for shelter animals.
• Kennel Sponsorship Annual program allowing donors to sponsor a cat or dog kennel for $250-$1,000, with full health and behavioral evaluations, vaccinations, spay/neuter, flea/tick treatments, and ongoing care funded. A personalized dedication tag is displayed at the kennel for one full year.
• Tiles for Tomorrow Legacy tile program offering customized ceramic paw print tiles for $250 each, permanently mounted in the shelter's interior lobby walls and hallways to honor loved ones and pets. Limited supply of 400 tiles.
• Planned Giving Estate planning program allowing donors to include Bangor Humane Society in their will or trust through bequests, life insurance, real estate, or cash gifts to create a lasting legacy for animal welfare.
• Pet Products Retail Retail offerings at the shelter including locally handcrafted items, Lupine leashes and collars, Easy-Walk harnesses, Vectra flea preventatives, and Pet Hub QR code tags. Proceeds benefit animals in shelter care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% live release rate; 2,000 pets helped per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine Veterans ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023MVP Mutts... and More is a partnership launched in November 2023 to match quirky long-stay dogs (and cats) with military veterans who have the patience and training to handle them. Veterans receive 50% off adoptions of animals 1 year and older. The program leverages veterans' training and commitment to not give up as an ideal match for harder-to-place shelter animals.
• Rescue Organizations in Georgia and FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Transport program partners with rescue organizations in Georgia and Florida to save animals from high-kill southerly shelters and bring them to Maine to meet adoption demand. Annually saves approximately 200 animals through this transport program.
• Veazie Vet ClinicminorOthersRecommended local veterinary clinic for pet health referrals. Listed among trusted local businesses that support pet owners.
• Penobscot Vet ClinicminorOthersRecommended local veterinary clinic for pet health referrals.
• Broadway Vet ClinicminorOthersRecommended local veterinary clinic for pet health referrals.
• Kindred Spirits Vet ClinicminorOthersRecommended local veterinary clinic for pet health referrals. Also board member Christopher Barry, DVM is associated with this clinic.
• River Road Vet ClinicminorOthersRecommended local veterinary clinic for pet health referrals.
• Green Acres Kennel ShopminorOthersRecommended local pet boarding and care business listed among trusted community resources for pet owners.
• Loyal Biscuit Self-Service GroomingminorOthersRecommended local grooming business listed among trusted community resources.
• Bangor Pet Resort and SpaminorOthersRecommended local pet boarding and care business listed among trusted community resources.
• Tractor Supply Co.minorOthersLocal resource for pet vaccination clinics. Hosts vaccination clinics across Maine at local businesses.
• Shot VetminorOthersHosts vaccination clinics across Maine at local businesses. Recommended as an alternative vaccination resource.
• Maine Lost Dog RecoveryminorOthersFacebook-based lost dog recovery network. Distributes lost pet flyers to all applicable shelters, increasing reunification chances. BHS recommends filing a report on this platform when a dog goes missing.
• Maine Lost Cat RecoveryminorOthersFacebook-based lost cat recovery network. Distributes lost pet flyers to all applicable shelters, increasing reunification chances. BHS recommends filing a report on this platform when a cat goes missing.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program: Shop through smile.amazon.com and a percentage of each purchase is donated to BHS. Also Amazon Wishlist for in-kind donations of supplies.
• ChewyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChewy affiliate program: BHS receives a $20 donation on each first order made through their link.
• BarkBoxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBarkBox affiliate program: BHS earns $25 for each new BarkBox subscription made through their personalized URL.
• EmbarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmbark DNA kit affiliate program: BHS earns 10% of Embark Dog DNA Test Kit purchases made through their personalized link. Available for Breed & Health Test or Breed Identification Test.
• eBayminorGTM or Marketing PartnereBay Charity Program: Sellers can designate Bangor Humane Society to receive a portion of proceeds from their sales through the eBay Charity Profile Page.
• Hills Pet Food / Hill's Pet NutritionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHills Pet Food is listed as a sponsor logo on the BHS website, appearing on the footer with the tagline 'Food Shelter Love' and link to their shelter program.
• Blue Sky LoungeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for the Cirque du Soiree Fur Ball Gala (2nd annual, November 2025). Located at 357 Odlin Rd., Bangor, ME. 100% of ticket proceeds donated to BHS.
• HELP Fix ME ProgramminorOthersStatewide Maine spay/neuter program referral. Phone: 1-800-367-1317. One of several spay/neuter resources recommended to pet owners who do not qualify for BHS voucher program.
• Community Spay/Neuter ClinicminorOthersReferral resource for spay/neuter services for pet owners who do not qualify for BHS voucher program.
• Furry Friends Food BankminorOthersAlternative pet food resource recommended to pet owners in need. Listed as part of BHS's pet food pantry resource network.
• Manna Food PantryminorOthersAlternative food resource recommended to pet owners in need. Listed as part of BHS's pet food pantry resource network.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Emerging players

• Greater Good Charities: Charity operating pet food bank, rescue, and shelter-support programs nationally. Comparable to BHS in operating pet food pantries, rescue logistics, and welfare programming, but at national scale.
• RedRover: Nonprofit focused on emergency sheltering, rescue, and safe housing for animals in crisis. Comparable to BHS in sheltering and adoption support, with a more niche emergency-response focus.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart Charities: Major animal welfare grantmaker affiliated with PetSmart retail, funding adoption, spay/neuter, and shelter programs nationally. Comparable to BHS as a funder/operator in the shelter ecosystem and a potential grant partner.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Leading national no-kill advocacy organization operating the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and supporting a network of regional shelters. Peer in mission and no-kill positioning, with much broader reach than BHS.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization with direct shelter operations in select cities plus national advocacy. Overlaps with BHS in mission, donor base, and adoption/spay-neuter programming at a much larger scale.
• Maddie's Fund: Family foundation dedicated to achieving a no-kill nation through grants to shelters and rescue groups. Mission-aligned with BHS's no-kill policy and a likely grantmaking peer.
• Petco Love: National nonprofit investing in animal welfare through shelter partnerships, adoptions, and grants. Comparable to BHS in promoting adoptions and operates an affiliated retail network (Petco).
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Largest U.S. animal welfare advocacy organization. Operates broadly across the sector and competes for national donor dollars with regional shelters like BHS, while not providing direct local shelter services.

Direct peers

• Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland: Maine-based no-kill animal shelter offering adoption, spay/neuter, and humane education services. Closest operational peer to BHS, with overlapping services and a similar donor-supported nonprofit model in the same state.
• Maine SPCA: Statewide Maine animal welfare nonprofit operating shelter and adoption facilities in multiple locations. Direct peer to BHS in mission, services, and reliance on community donations within the same state geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bangorhumane
• Facebookfacebook.com/bangorhumane
• Instagraminstagram.com/bangorhumanesociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bangor-humane-society

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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