Yard sale to benefit homeless pets
By Christine Cowett Robinson
Special to the Star-Herald
The Central Aroostook Humane Society will be having a small yard sale at the shelter this week.
Photo courtesy of Christine Robinson
CHILDREN RAISE FUNDS — The kids at Children First Childcare center have been collecting change to help spay cats and dogs for The Central Aroostook Humane Society in Presque Isle. The children collected change for a month; their goal was $100. When the change was counted they had raised $175. Awesome job, kids, for doing such a great job and helping control the pet population. Pictured in front from left are: Ellie Crowe, Kiarra Lahey, Matthew Cowett, Connor Cain, Jacob Devine, Cameron Lahey, Jacob Story, Caleb Cray and Jaylee Howlett. In back: Michele Lutz, Gavin Faye, Christel Crowe, Jeffery York, Olivia Sanchez, Joshua Story, Dawn Philbrick, Bailey York, Emma York and Alek Bushey.
We have some items that really need homes! Remember, that our $20 sale on cats also ends this month, so adopt your friend for life now. We will also be participating at the Kiwanis Home & Rec Show this weekend at the Forum, so please stop by and visit our booth. We have lots of cool stuff!
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Cyr
Trace Cyr holds one of the many puppies at the Central Aroostook Humane Society during a recent visit by Presque Isle Scouts.
On May 22, The Central Aroostook Humane will be participating in the Caribou City Wide Yard Sale. If you have gently-used items that you would like to donate to our yard sale, please drop them off at the Humane Society at 26 Cross St., Presque Isle. We welcome all gently-used items, just no clothes please. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to spread our wings to a community that we serve. Caribou is the second largest city that we serve and we want to meet you, the community of Caribou, so please visit our yard sale on May 22 at 5 Franklin St.
Photo courtesy of Christine Robinson
SCOUTS VISIT SHELTER — Troop 1134 Girl Scouts from Mars Hill made catnip socks for all the cats at the Central Aroostook Humane Society in Presque Isle. The girls then visited the shelter to present their gifts.
Spring is here and with it comes fleas. Now is the time to treat your pet. I will advise you to spend that extra money and get the “good stuff.” Do your homework with regards to flea treatment, it is better to treat now than to deal with a flea infestation later. If you are planning on boarding your dog, flea treatment is strongly recommended. I have dealt with flea infestation, having so many critters, and it is not fun and is an endless battle. My dogs and cats are all on preventative, it costs me a fortune, but it is well worth the money spent.
A Cat’s Prayer
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray this cushy life to keep.
I pray for toys that look like mice,
And sofa cushions, soft and nice.
I pray for gourmet kitty snacks,
And someone nice to scratch my back,
For windowsills all warm and bright,
For shadows to explore at night.
I pray I’ll always stay real cool
And keep the secret feline rule —
To NEVER tell a human that
The world is really ruled by CATS!
~ Author Unknown ~
If you are looking for a friend for life, visit the Central Aroostook Humane Society. We are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or visit us online at www.centralaroostookhumane.org. You can send a donation to 26 Cross St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 or donate through our website. Every dollar counts and is greatly appreciated!
Please have your pets spayed or neutered.
