Dog baths don’t have to be a struggle Carolyn CheneyBoard of Directors It’s that time of year when our dogs are in the house more and they may not smell the best, so it’s necessary to think about grooming time.
The Central Aroostook Kennel Club hosted a Sanction B Breed and All American Breed Match on Saturday, Aug. 10. Also offered were “Canine Good Citizenship” testing and a veterinary education booth with Dr. Andrea Pesut, D.V.M.
Photo contributed by Norma Milton Two young male sibling kittens, Timmy and Tommy, residing at Halfway Home Pet Rescue are eager to be the first ones fed in their new kitten social room. The new kitten room also has the advantage of having a safe outside play yard for the kittens to enjoy the sun […]
Ever wonder how Mr. Ed got those pearly whites, considering it’s a little hard for a horse to brush and floss? It’s thanks to men like Steven Akeley, a former Presque Isle resident and graduate of the American School of Equine Dentistry in Purcellville, Va.
Akeley, who now resides in Damariscotta, is a frequent visitor to Aroostook County — most recently attending the Northern Maine Fair, where he provided an equine dental demonstration.
The Ark Animal Sanctuary is an organization that was started to help animals that absolutely had no other alternative. We realized that there was a great need for help locally for strays and owner surrenders and we help when and where we can. The public needs to understand that we receive no town or […]
So, you have a new puppy! By Nancy NicholsCAHS Board Member You’ve brought a new puppy into your home — congratulations! Now comes your first dog-training challenge: house training. House training is not an exact science; there’s no formula or timetable that will work for every dog. The important thing is to make it […]
By Nancy NicholsCAHS Board Member You’ve brought a new puppy into your home — congratulations! Now comes your first dog-training challenge: house training. House training is not an exact science; there’s no formula or timetable that will work for every dog. The important thing is to make it a positive, not a stressful, experience. […]
Contributed photo It is raining cats and kittens at Halfway Home Pet Rescue and little Grayson is hoping his turn for adoption will be next. Grayson has received his first three distemper shots and parasite prevention treatment, and he will be adopted with a spay/neuter voucher for when he is old enough for surgery. Kittens […]
By Joe Rodweller Well, it’s that time of year again when many take to the woods with family, friends and their pets, mostly hunting dogs or “companions”, because a lot of them really don’t hunt. They are there just for the company, your “best friend.” I write this to remind you
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Every once in a while I’ll take a walk down Park Street and somewhere in the general neighborhood get a glimpse of the most beautiful husky you would ever want to meet, and I just smile. My heart melts a little bit, and
