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The History of HART

HART was founded in 1997 by Eileen Smith. She renovated a barn on her property in Cumberland to establish the shelter, and, over time, volunteers joined her to help with the animals. In April 1999, Ms. Smith relocated out-of-state, but she allowed HART to continue operating the shelter from her property. After her departure, HART's volunteers took on the responsibility of running the shelter, and we officially reorganized, becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

Today, HART is a respected private shelter and adoption center, licensed by the state of Maine . We have a committed group of approximately 80 volunteers who have built a solid base of community support, engaged a committed network of veterinarians to provide discounted medical services, and steadily raised funds from individuals and foundations to provide the animals in our care with food, medicine, and a secure, comfortable environment. A member of the American Partnership for Pets and the New England Federation of Humane Societies, HART plays an active role in promoting spaying and neutering as the solution to the problem of pet overpopulation.

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