Who We Are
A community-funded, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Pope Memorial Humane Society – Cocheco Valley (PMHS-CV) is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care and shelter for animals while fostering a more humane community through education and advocacy for animal welfare. PMHS-CV cares for over 1,000 animals each year, who enter our doors as strays, owner surrenders, or transports from other humane agencies in need of assistance. We also provide low-cost veterinary care to hundreds of owned pets every year to ensure owned animals can continue to thrive with their beloved families.
We Fulfill Our Mission By…
- Placing unhoused animals into caring adoptive homes
- Promoting the practice of spaying, neutering, and routine preventative veterinary care
- Assisting with cruelty investigations and rescue
- Raising awareness within the community about animal welfare
- Encouraging volunteer involvement and support
- Being an active voice and advocate for the safety, health, and wellbeing of animals
- Serving as a comprehensive resource center for the community
Pope Memorial Humane Society – Cocheco Valley (PMHS-CV), located in the Strafford County Complex in Dover, New Hampshire, was established in 1984 as Cocheco Valley Humane Society to serve the domestic animal welfare needs of the more than 125,000 residents of Strafford County, NH. We also provide service to New Hampshire and southern Maine residents who, while living outside our general service area, need and seek our assistance. We provide shelter to more than 1,000 animals per year with additional services to thousands more. Previously housed in a 100-year-old piggery that was once part of the county work farm, PMHS does not receive funding from the State of New Hampshire or the federal government. PMHS-CV relies solely on community support.
Board of Directors
Cindy Edwards | President
Paul Becker | Vice President
Jodi Wagner | Secretary
Karen Zaramba | Treasurer
Carrie Conway
Administrative Staff
Caryn Fugatt | Interim Executive Director
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Maria Jacques | Administrative Assistant
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Mathew Miller | Training & Behavior Manager
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Molly Shanahan | Development & Communications Manager
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Niki D’Alessandro | Animal Wellness Programs Manager
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Jess Miller | Volunteer & Foster Programs Manager
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Shelter Staff
Tyler Gallant | Adoptions Lead
Daelyn Dwyer | Animal Care Specialist
Courtney Rocheleau | Animal Care Specialist
Madi Wing | Animal Care Specialist
Maxwell Stillberger | Animal Care Specialist
Emma Olson | Canine Behavior Lead
Laura Greener | Animal Care Specialist
Lydia Solak | Animal Care Specialist
Megan Vinick | Animal Care Specialist
Casey McLaughlin | Animal Care Specialist
Wendy Brown | Animal Care Specialist
Jennifer Gibbs | Veterinary Assistant
Sophia Keravich | Veterinary Assistant
Leah Pettingill | Veterinary Assistant
Molly Proulx | Veterinary Assistant
