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We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 cat rescue that takes in only cats.

We show our cats for adoption on Petfinder and at PetSmart in Saugus, MA.  We  have no brick and mortar shelter.

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We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 cat rescue that takes in only cats.

We show our cats for adoption on Petfinder and at PetSmart in Saugus, MA.  We  have no brick and mortar shelter.

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About Us

Picture of black/white cat for adoption. He is waiting for a 'forever' home where he will be happy with his new family and his new family will be happy with him.

A Winning Team

Our amazing team of regular and

 part-time volunteers are committed to  helping MHS  cats find new homes. We could not exist without them!  They feed, clean and socialize the cats at PetSmart in Saugus, MA.   We have 3 groups - the morning volunteers,  the evening volunteers and our weekend people who assist with adoptions. Our foster parents are the BEST. Interested? Contact us and let us know.


Cesar is an orange tiger who has found a new home. He is an older cat who HATED being in a cage - that is where he would be when he was shown at PetSmart in Saugus, MA. until he was adopted. The cages are hard on some cats, but others realize it is just a short time until they are out of that cage and in a new home. So many people see them there, that it is worth the wait.

Our Mission

MHS takes in cats only.  We take injured, unwanted and abandoned cats, get them medically treated, spayed/neutered, then we hold them until we find permanent homes for them. We show cats ready for adoption at PetSmart in Saugus, MA.  We have no brick-and-mortar shelter; we use our volunteers homes as foster homes.  We are an all volunteer 501(C)3 organization completely dependent on donations.  We are always looking for foster homes. Use the CONTACT US button to let us know if you would like to be a foster home.

Melrose Humane Society helpers

Our first line of defense

Veterinarians and their techs

Bay State Animal Clinic is our vet of choice. Their vets and technicians are top notch. They work with us to help get cats adopted too...

Bay State Animal Clinic, Danvers, MA

Dr. Dana MacNamee and his staff are a wonderful asset to MHS.  Besides the professional care our cats receive, they actively help with adoptions.

Saugus Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital that cares for many of our rescues. They are very professional and capable. They are such a great resource.

Saugus Animal Hospital, Saugus, MA

All the vets and technicians are so professional and helpful.  Our cats receive excellent care!

MHS not only takes in cats and kittens that are surrendered to us, we also help out other shelters/rescues when they are overloaded. They take from us when we are overloaded and we take from them when they are overloaded. We especially try to take kittens since they are the most at risk.

Various shelters and Rescues

Melrose Humane Society works with other shelters/rescues in the Northeast area.  They take cats from us when we are overloaded and we take cats from them when they need help.

Melrose Humane Society supporters

Foster families, supporters and friends

Our fosters may not look like this, but never doubt that they are just as fierce. This is the picture of a beautiful male lion with a full mane and a look of determination on his face. Our foster families are just as determined to care for their charges and find GREAT homes for them when they are ready to leave. Never mess with a foster mom...

foster families

Our fosters do not look like this, but they are every bit as fierce in their care of their charges.  Interested in fostering?  Under Contact Us there is a foster care form...

This is a cat that is soooo proud of catching a mouse for her owner. She says she 'would do anything for you' and she looks like she means it. So proud of herself...

Our loyal supporters

MHS is fortunate to have people who donate on a monthly basis.  We have some who have named us in their wills.  We are so grateful to them. Ocean State and Bissell are companies that support MHS too.  You can donate with our PayPal button: just scroll down.

This is a joke image to show that we have many, many local people who feed strays that live in their backyards, have appeared on their porches or have shown up and are in need. These helpers are kind-hearted people...we try to help them whenever we can.

Friends who understand...

There are MANY people who are kind and willing to help strays.  Many feed cats in colonies, rescue kittens and reach out whenever there is a need.  MHS tries to help those wonderful rescuers find new homes for their rescues.

This iGive icon shows a company that donates a portion of every sale made with them to the Melrose Humane Society. It does not cost the buyer at all.

Painless iGive donation

Using IGive on your shopping sprees gives Melrose Humane Society a portion of whatever you pay for your goods. Just download the iGive app wherever you shop.

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Painless Smile.Amazon donation

If you shop on Amazon, please use the Smile.Amazon site and name Melrose Humane Society as your charity of choice.

This is an orange kitten who is obviously excited about meeting new people. He just can't wait!!!

We need volunteers....

MHS is currently in need of volunteers for Friday nights. Anytime after work up until 9PM is OK for this shift.


 We are also in need of WEEKEND volunteers...(these are 2 hour shifts).


 If interested use CONTACT US and let us know.

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More about our cats

We have many cats that have been adopted and you can read about them on our Facebook pages. Just click the tab below.

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Guardian Angel Cats of yesterday...

This is Helen a Guardian Angel cat. She was born with no eyes. We have no idea how she survived until Melrose Humane Society found her and took her in. She lived in a foster home for more than 10 years...sadly, she passed away from a heart problem early in 2017.

Helen came to MHS as a blind kitten...she was born without eyes. How she managed to survive until we found her is a mystery.  She was a Guardian Angel cat for many years.  Our Guardian Angel program pays for all vet care needed for our 'special' cats; you provide the love and caring. 

A cat desperately in need of a home

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Cheddar was not well taken care of and when he had a lump on his lip, his owner decided to give him up.  Turns out, the lump is cancerous and it means he has only a short time to live.  We would like him to have a home and not be kept in a cage for the time he has left.  We would pay all medical bills and all you have to supply is a warm home and love.

a recent cat adoption

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Elvis - the cat - has been adopted by his foster mom.  She fell in love with him BEFORE his eye surgery and could not let him go after.  As you can see - ...Elvis fell in love with the resident dog.  We want to thank everyone who contributed to Elvis's eye surgery.  You have made his life complete!

Most recent fundraiser

Just last month - July 2019 -we had raffled off this beautiful handmade quilt. One of our talented volunteers made this just for Melrose Humane Society. It is one of a kind. We appreciate any and all handmade items - people just love handmade things!!

Just last month we raffled off this beautiful hand-made quilt.  We will be having more fundraisers in the Fall of 2019.  We will keep you posted...This is the way Melrose Humane funds our rescue of cats and kittens for adoption. We serve not only Melrose, but the surrounding communities of Malden, Revere, Salem, Peabody, Stoneham, etc.. 

MHS partners with PetSmart, Saugus, MA

These 2 cats are mother - black/white - and son. Melrose Humane Society wanted them to be adopted together because they are bonded and would like to stay together. We try to adopt out bonded pairs together even if we do have to wait for the perfect home where they want 2 cats.

Tennessee and Tallahassee were recently adopted from PetSmart.  This mother and daughter were adopted together because they were very bonded.  We try to keep bonded cats together  whenever we can.

Our hope for all Angel cats

A picture of Jesus holding departed animals in his hand to care for them until they can be reunited with their loved ones.

Melrose Humane Society works with many people who have lost their beloved cats and are seeking to find a new one.  A beloved friend can never be replaced, but it is possible to find a new friend...

Help Us to help Them

Your support and contributions will enable us to help these animals. Melrose Humane is 100% donor supported.  We receive no monies from state or federal agencies.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Join Our Mailing List

Melrose Humane Society publishes a quarterly newsletter to let our friends know about upcoming events, daily goings on in our foster homes, and some of our special needs cats who need a Guardian Angel.