Shelter Updates

MWHS will now be open for adoptions on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 PM in addition to our regular adoption hours of Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm, Wed & Thurs 6:30-8:00 pm.

We are looking for a shelter attendant, Monday-Friday, approximately six hours per day. If interested, please call Jacqui at 508-875-3776.

Position: Cat Shelter Attendant part-time - 30 hrs/week Mon-Fri Responsibilities: Care of shelter animals including cleaning cat cages, rooms, and litter boxes, feeding, medicating, socializing, laundry. Ability to work alone once trained and follow our guidelines for the care of our animals. Prior animal experience needed though we are willing to teach medicating. People with pet allergies or allergies to dust should not apply. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs and work at a consistent pace. Non-exempt position; no insurance benefits We are a cat only, no kill shelter of approximately 100 animals.

MWHS partners with Especially For Pets in Fundraiser

MetroWest Humane Society has been chosen by Especially for Pets in Wayland to partner in their program called Especially for Pets in the Community: The Adoption Initiative from July through December 2008. The goal of this program is to promote the cats and kittens available for adoption at MetroWest Humane, as well as to raise awareness about our shelter. Learn more »

MWHS Initiates a Barn Cat Program!

Some of the cats brought to MWHS have had minimal contact with people and despite our best efforts to socialize them, some will never become house cats. Yet, these cats can be very happy and live useful lives as barn cats.

If you have an outbuilding or barn that can provide a safe haven for our cats, please consider adopting one or more. We can provide you with additional information to help you decide if adopting a barn cat is right for you and your life style. If you would be interested in discussing the possibilities, please fill out an application, return it to us, and we will get back to you to continue the conversation.

Feature Felines

Meet Josie. Josie is a little imp of a cat. She came to us in July of 2007, when she was just under a year old. A Good Samaritan found this little stray, took her to a local vet where she tested positive for FIV and was spayed. Read more »

Meet Torie. Our girl Torie came to the shelter in August of 1998 when she was about a year old. She had apparently been living on the streets all her life. Read more »

MWHS Kitty Korner Gift Shop Now Open!

MWHS has the newest gift shop in town! Where can you find adorable pet-related items, exquisite handmade jewelry, stunning handmade quilts, and lots, lots more? At the MetroWest Humane Society shelter.

Part of our shelter expansion is a beautiful gift shop. Rather than fight mall traffic, why not stop by and visit – it is open to the public during our shelter adoption hours – and you need not be adopting a new friend. You won’t do your “specialty” gift shopping anywhere else.

MWHS volunteer Elizabeth Whitham manages the store and would be happy to answer any questions you may have or make an appointment to meet you at the store. Elizabeth can be reached at 508-881-5051.