PMHS Welcomes New Board Member

Pope Memorial Humane Society is pleased to announce that Patrick Chamberlin has been elected to its Board of Directors.

“We are excited to have Patrick join our Board,” says Tracy Sala, PMHS Executive Director. “His combined experience, knowledge, as well as his strong commitment to giving back to our community will help lead the shelter in furthering its mission to help homeless animals. I look forward to working with him and to the many ways his expertise and enthusiasm will contribute to the shelter’s success as we move forward.”

A native of Thomaston, now living in Rockland, Patrick Chamberlin is a Georges Valley High School and Husson University, graduate. Before he was a business insurance professional, he spent 12 years working as a commercial fisherman on boats based out of Cushing and Owls Head.

As a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial of Camden, Patrick focuses on helping clients with comprehensive risk management strategies. He enjoys his work because he can be outdoors often and can work with people at the center of the state’s economy – Maine business owners.

Patrick’s commitment to his community started in high school with his experience as an Eagle Scout in his hometown. Today he is a Rotarian and a member of the Dupont Community Advisory Panel, both in Rockland.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, and any time in or around the water, as well as spending time with his fiancé and their two dogs: Blu, a bulldog, and Chuck, a beagle.

Pope Memorial Humane Society was founded in 1989 in response to the needs of homeless animals – their protection, care, and adoption. With generous support from many animal lovers and a substantial mortgage, our founders purchased the land between Dexter Street Extension and Buttermilk Lane in Thomaston, Maine, built the shelter, and opened it to the public in November 1991. From these humble beginnings in 1989 to our brand new 10,000 square foot facility built in 2015, thousands of animals have been lovingly tended, rehabilitated, and adopted. This milestone results from the hard work of our volunteers, staff, and community as a whole. We have served thousands of animals since our founding, and we plan to continue to serve the community for years to come furthering our mission to save lives and create families.

The following communities’ contract with the Pope Memorial Humane Society: Rockland, Thomaston, Warren, Owls Head, St. George, Port Clyde, Martinsville and Tenants Harbor, South Thomaston, Spruce Head, Union, Cushing, Matinicus, North Haven, Vinalhaven, Morrill, and Friendship.