The Milford Humane Society is a non-profit organization. We are able to operate through donations, adoption fees and the many fund-raising events that we hold. We are also a volunteer-only shelter and are always in need of new volunteers for the many positions available.

If you would like to get involved there are several ways that you can help us and the cats in our care. The list below provides choices and information that will help you decide what type of help you would like to give. Even the smallest gift is incredibly appreciated both by the volunteers and our large family of cats.

• Donate to the MHS and become a member
• Join the Adopt-a-Cage program (read a story from the Metrowest News)
• Volunteer at the shelter — there are plenty of positions
• Adopt a cat or kitten from the shelter...
• Get an Animal-friendly license plate ... to help support the Massachusetts Animal Coalition and Milford Humane.
• Order your checks from PetChecks.com — Milford Humane will receive $1 for every box ordered.
• Buy from our store — all proceeds go directly into our funding — we take no profit
• Buy products from our Affiliates and we get a percentage of the total cost.
• Take part in our events — craft sales, yard sales — find anything for the cat lover

Donations, Shelter Membership

Shelter membership entitles you to our newsletter the Feline Front Page, published quarterly. We currently have a mailing list of approximately 3,000 people. There are several levels of membership to allow everyone interested to participate.

Individual ........................$15.00 per year
Junior/Senior/Student..........$5.00 per year
Family.............................$25.00 per year
Sponsor...........................$50.00 per year

Send checks to:
Milford Humane Society
P.O. Box 171
Medway, MA 02053

Or, Donate through Paypal:

Donate Shares of Appreciated Stock
These are shares of publicly traded stock that have been owned by you for more than a year, which have appreciated in value since the date of purchase. When you gift these shares, you avoid paying capital gains taxes on the shares and you will qualify for an income tax deduction equal to the value of the gift. In turn, MHS will sell the shares and use the proceeds for the care of the shelter cats. For details, please email us today at BFCat@aol.com. Please note that mutual fund shares are more complicated to transfer and would need to be considered on a case by case basis.

The Adopt-A-Cage Program
This program helps provide funds to maintain the cats who are less likely to find loving homes and those not yet ready for adoption. As a no-kill facility, our animals are never euthanized to make room for more. Some of our cats will probably be with us their entire lives. Our two community rooms are equipped to make life comfortable for these animals and they enjoy the freedom to roam at will within their confines.

A $10.00 monthly donation (or $120 yearly, if you wish), which can be stopped at any time, helps provide for these animals. A picture and history of the "adopted" cat will be sent to you. The Adopt-A-Cage Program makes an excellent gift for animal lovers. Get the application form. (Word doc)

Donate Food, Supplies
The shelter thrives on donations! While gifts of money are always welcome there are many items on our wish list that would be just as appreciated.

Canned adult food
Canned kitten friskies
Clean towels and blankets
Cat litter
Paper towels
Paper plates
Hand-crafted items to sell at craft fairs

Donations to the Shelter are tax-deductible.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always needed in all aspects of shelter operations.

Caregivers - to handle the daily cleaning and feeding and spend some time socializing the cats. Two shifts daily are necessary to keep the animals properly maintained.

Adoption Counselors - to assist prospective qualified adopters select a pet who meets the needs of the family, complete the necessary paperwork and follow up to be sure the adoption is working for both the family and the animal. You will be paired with an experienced counselor and this requires a long-term commitment.

Feral Socializing - is an extremely important part of our work. Working with these special animals is a labor of love and requires dedication and patience. We have never yet found a cat who with time and commitment could not be socialized. This part of the program is not for everybody, but is deeply rewarding to those involved.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities please call the shelter at (508) 473-7008.