Blended breeds often healthier PET BULLETIN ‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society Carolyn L. Cheney Board of Directors Many people have mixed breed dogs, and sometimes the mixed breed can be the best dog they ever have. Often they are called mongrels or Heinz 57 variety. Rather than call them mixed […]
by Cathy Davis An event you don’t want to miss, with a change of location and lots of fun new features, this year’s Rockin’ The Doghouse will be Sunday, Sept. 9, at Hogan Tire on Bangor Street. If you have seen the signs about the Hogan Tire car show event on Sept. 8, this second […]
Contributed photo Sweet Cookie is a 10-week-old male kitten recently adopted from Halfway Home Pet Rescue (HHPR) along with seven other kittens, and there are also nine other happy, healthy kittens ranging from 9-weeks-old to 4 months and all ready for adoption. Each kitten goes with the first distemper shot and, if old enough during […]
CARIBOU — The animals assisted by the Halfway Home Pet Rescue received a surprising donation earlier this month that stemmed from an annual summer party. Contributed photo This year’s “Positively Pawsitive Party” hosted by Melissa Franklin of Bangor was incredibly positive for the Halfway Home Pet Rescue, which was selected as a recipient for […]
Consider size when adopting pets By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to The Star-Herald ‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society Dogs come in many shapes and sizes. My smallest is 10 pounds and my largest is about 85 pounds. I have always said I am not much of a “little dog” person, […]
by Cathy Davis If you follow us on Facebook, you know that we just had a new resident come to the Shelter, a 6-year-old that was left in a cage by the front door. He is a beautiful dog, so very sad, and in desperate need of a bath and some loving. The look on […]
HOULTON, Maine — Downtown Houlton will be the place to be Aug. 17-19 for the 53rd annual Potato Feast Days celebration.
Coinciding with the three-day celebration is “Hot Diggity Dogs,” a fundraiser for the Ark Animal Sanctuary, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the corner of Main and Mechanic streets. The event includes a bake sale, pulled pork and Italian sausage luncheon, ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, hamburgers and of course, hot dogs.
By Cathy Davis She came from Georgia, surrendered by her owner who could no longer care for her, and in Georgia there are so many dogs that need homes, and nowhere near enough homes. The shelters in her area do the very best they can but many of them are forced to euthanize healthy dogs […]
Welcoming a new family member By Carolyn Cheney Special to The Star-Herald The Central Aroostook Humane Society has many beautiful cats in all colors and sizes, and all need a wonderful, loving home. Many people say “I have a cat and I don’t think she would want another cat in her territory.” There are […]
