About Us
Meet Our Ambassador
Hi! My name is Peanut. One hot summer day in 2017, as staff was entering the shelter, they noticed a sealed plastic container sitting right out front. Inside, were my siblings, my mom, and me. …
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To shelter animals until they find permanent homes, to educate the community about responsible pet ownership, and to advocate for the humane treatment of all animals. About the Humane Society Waterville Area Since 1970 HSWA …
Read MoreOur Staff
Staff Executive Director: Lisa Oakes loakes@hswa.org Director of Shelter Operations: Mallory Chandler mchandler@hswa.org Outreach Coordinator: Julia Sidelinger jsidelinger@hswa.org Executive Assistant: Jenn Williams jwilliams@hswa.org Guest Services: Tiffany Lowe tlowe@hswa.org Guest Services: Erin Pershing epershing@hswa.org Office Manager: …
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Board of Directors President: Jackie LaRochelleVice President: Alan GluckTreasurer: Chris MitchellSecretary: Dianna Demers Members Amanda AndrewsMike ClearyKim CroswellMalena Gatti The Humane Society Waterville Area is an open admission shelter which holds municipal contracts with 25 communities …
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The Humane Society Waterville Area serves 25 communities throughout central Maine. As such we receive stray dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, and other pocket pets through the Animal Control Officer employed by each town. It is …
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Which towns does HSWA serve? HSWA serves the following communities: Albion, Benton, Burnham, Canaan, Clinton, Detroit, Dixmont, Fairfield, Freedom, Hinckley, Knox, Mercer, Oakland, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Shawmut, Sidney, Solon, Thorndike, Troy, Unity, Waldo, Waterville and Winslow. Why …
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