Photo courtesy of Christine Robinson Brooke Moir, Little Miss Woodland, decided for her 9th birthday she’d have people bring items for the Central Aroostook Humane Society instead of presents for her. Here, Moir is pictured recently delivering items to benefit homeless pets at the shelter.
Contributed photo Employees of the financial and estate planning firm Thompson-Hamel, LLC, and Robert P. Thompson, EA of Presque Isle, contributed a total of $550 toward the Halfway Home Pet Rescue’s (HHPR) Future Building Project. At left, Thompson-Hamel employee Sharon Watson of Fort Fairfield, presents the gift to Anne Price of Presque Isle, HHPR secretary. HHPR officials […]
Make reporting pet abuse a priority By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to The Star-Herald The pet overpopulation problem in America, and the world, is a dire one. The cat’s body is capable of producing multiple litters a year, making the cat overpopulation problem even more complex.
I love this time of year. I know, just call me silly, but there are so many things to be excited about. The days are getting longer, January thaw should be right around the corner, the fall was so amazingly beautiful that winter is going to feel very short this year. There are no ants or black flies, and when Scruffy goes outdoors, and admittedly he doesn’t stay out very long, he does not have to worry about fleas.
Fort Fairfield no longer contracting with Humane Society By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to the Star-Herald Welcome to 2012; this is the 12th year that I have written the Pet Bulletin. I hope you have enjoyed it. Some weeks are easier to write than others, but every week it gets done to keep you […]
by Lorraine Monfils A few weeks ago The Ark took in seven puppies who came from a very bad environment. This was not the first time we have taken animals from this place so we were prepared for what we were about to encounter or at least we thought we were.
Contributed photo Mary resides at a Halfway Home Pet Rescue Foster Home, where volunteers report that she is quiet, clean, well-mannered and happy to roll around playing with her toys. “Mary is not a lap cat yet but will surely become one after she gets to know you,” said HHPR president Norma Milton. Mary has […]
By Natalie BazinetStaff Writer CARIBOU — While the start of a new year evokes ideals of fresh starts and new beginnings, Caribou and its all-volunteer pet rescue shelter are still muddling through an issue that began in summer of 2011 regarding the shelter’s non-compliance of the current zoning ordinance. Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie Bazinet Halfway Home […]
Remember pets when making your New Year’s resolutions By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to the Star-Herald Well, we have survived yet another Christmas, the outpouring of generously donated gifts has been amazing.
Are you a procrastinator? Did you wait till Christmas Eve to do your shopping? Do you start working on a project today that is due tomorrow, even though you’ve had a month to work on it? If so, you might not have licensed your dog yet, so I just wanted to remind you that this is the week to get it done to avoid any kind of late fees.
