Midcoast Humane waives adoption fees after reaching capacity [Video]

BRUNSWICK, Maine — Midcoast Humane, located in Brunswick, has announced over social media and through a press release to news organizations that it is waiving adoption fees beginning Friday, Aug. 2 until Sunday, Aug. 4 for animals over six months of age. 

The animal shelter said it’s at capacity due to a “dramatic increase in the number of owner-admitted pets.” 

Marketing & Communication Manager Kate Griffith said that in June 2024, the number of surrendered animals was almost double that of June 2023. She also noted that the number of adoptions was down, and the average time an animal was with them was longer. She said only 55 dogs were adopted in July, the fewest in a single month all year. 

“We receive requests from other Maine shelters on …