Pets

11 years ago

Houlton facility takes in unwanted rabbits

HOULTON, Maine — People often think nothing of opening up their wallet to help out a dog or cat in need. Sadly the same cannot be said about other animals?

11 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary

On March 14 a cat named Patches was brought into the salon. Patches had been living under a porch in the bitter winter cold and snow. The lady that brought Patches in was very concerned because Patches was about ready to deliver a litter of kittens. She knew that if Patches had her babies under her porch that it was way too cold and that none of them would survive.

11 years ago

Just say ‘no’ to the Easter Bunny

Just say ‘no’ to the Easter Bunny By Liz FarleyBoard Member     As Easter approaches there are many of you whom are surely attempting to find the perfect Easter gift for your children and loved ones. Images of furry bunnies and soft downy ducks and chicks are all over the television, on advertisements in the paper […]

11 years ago

Ready for a quiet home

Contributed photoby Robyn Smith    Olivia is a light gray silky long-hair spayed female with a shy but loving personality living at Halfway Home Pet Rescue. She is about 8 months old and has all of her medical work completed. Volunteers agree that Olivia is loving and gentle, she is also very shy and will need […]

11 years ago

Exercise important for dogs too

Exercise important for dogs too Carolyn L. CheneyBoard of Directors     You have decided to adopt a dog from the Central Aroostook Humane Society, and you are not sure what kind of dog or what size dog you want. We all know dogs require food and water, shelter, medical care and companionship. Exercise is another […]

11 years ago

Pet Talk

    By Heather Miller    We want to talk to you about two very special cats. Their names are Nancy and Willow. Both have been with us for quite some time and both are looking for just the right home to call their own.

11 years ago

Dogs bring joy in many forms

Dogs bring joy in many forms By Gail WiederBoard Member     Mark your calendars for April 5-6. We will once again be set up at the Forum for the popular Home & Small Business Trade Show. It is free to the public. We will be located just inside the main doors and will have a […]

11 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary receives HSUS grant

HOULTON, Maine — The Ark Animal Sanctuary in Houlton will receive an emergency grant of $2,500 from The Humane Society of the United States. The grant will assist in rebuilding efforts after a March 12 fire killed 16 cats and destroyed the sanctuary’s new building.

11 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary

Out of the ashes, into the light
It has been two weeks since the tragic fire at The Ark Animal Sanctuary that left us all devastated. We still the mourn the 16 animals that were lost and will continue to do so. They will carry a special place in our hearts forever. While we know we cannot replace everything that was lost, we can move forward “Out of the ashes, into the light.”

11 years ago

Bridal Expo brings happy ending to abandoned dogs’ tale

Bridal Expo brings happy ending to abandoned dogs’ tale Gloria J. TowleBoard Member     Gail, our Friends’ coordinator, wants to remind everyone that the first meeting of the Friends’ group will be at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26.