Several cats placed over weekend
By Christine Cowett Robinson
Special to the Star-Herald
Our weekend was a nice success! It was just amazing the support we got from North Country Animal Hospital, Presque Isle Animal Hospital and Hotham’s Veterinary Services.
Photo courtesy of Christine Robinson
CAT BEDS DONATED — This young girl’s name is Makenzie Vaughn, of Washburn. She and her gram made cat beds and donated them recently to the Central Aroostook Humane Society in Presque Isle.
They helped us to make the idea of adopting a cat even better and helped in promoting having your cat spayed or neutered! At the end of the day 15 cats were adopted; we had hoped for more but that will do and we are happy. That is more than the number of cats we adopted out the whole month of June!
Lots of people came and looked; it was great to have a nice crowd. In a fantasy world they all would have found a home and our cages would be empty. We appreciate all of the support and the people who brought one of our cats or kittens into their homes. We wish you a long, happy life together! Please continue to help us find homes for the animals at our shelter! Adoptions are half price until the end of the month. Last weekend we did not adopt out even one dog, just cats.
Photo courtesy of Christine Robinson
Morgan Stevens turned 8 with the request that her friends all bring donations for the animal shelter rather than birthday gifts for her. Items donated were paper towels, cat and dog supplies, a laundry basket, food, washcloths, newspapers, toys, etc. Pictured in front is Morgan Stevens. In back are her friends, in no particular order: Alli Kenney, Ava Cameron, Haliegh Holmes and Willow Hall.
Katie Lisnik, Maine state director, The Humane Society of the United States, will be here on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 12-2 p.m. at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 Second Street, Presque Isle, to speak about “Compassion Fatigue.” According to the HSUS, “Compassion fatigue is the natural consequence of stress resulting from caring for and helping traumatized or suffering people or animals.” (Figley, 1993) Recognized for many years among emergency care workers and rescue personnel, compassion fatigue, as a term, has only recently seen applied to animal care workers. Compassion fatigue is classified as secondary traumatic stress disorder. Irritability, sleeplessness, emotional withdrawal, anxiety, isolation and feelings of helplessness and inadequacy are among the reported symptoms.
It is our hope to raise awareness through this presentation for our veterinarians, their assistants, animal control officers and shelter workers, because they are on the front lines with regards to animal welfare and animal care. We have invited Katie to speak with shelter staff and anyone else interested; this is open to the public. This presentation is free!
Also on Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Katie Lisnik will be presenting: “Learn how to protect your family and pets in case of a disaster” at the Turner Memorial Library. Again, this is open to the public; everyone is welcome to attend. The Humane Society of the United States invites members, supporters and other animal advocates to join the Maine state director to discuss the issue of disaster preparedness for families and their furry companions. This is also a free presentation!
Photo courtesy of Beth Brown
SALE HELPS ANIMALS — Caroline Brown, 8, and Laurel Brown, 4, had a lemonade stand at a local yard sale during the Washburn August Festival. Fifty percent of their sales went to the Central Aroostook Humane Society in Presque Isle.
I think Irene should have been an eye opener for many of you. The thought of animals left out in that weather has made me absolutely sick — animals just barely struggling to survive. Bring your animals inside! If you cannot, at least provide some sort of adequate shelter; if you see an animal suffering, call your animal control agent or local police department and report it!
If you are looking for a friend for life, contact the Central Aroostook Humane Society at 764-3441 or visit us online at www.centralaroostookhumanesociety.org.
Please have your pets spayed or neutered!
