Contributed photo “At Halfway Home Pet Rescue, we have a guy named George who is really a monkey” said HHPR President Norma Milton. She also describes George as a lovable, clean, happy and healthy 5-month-old kitten who is neutered, has been leukemia tested, received all his shots, and is cleared of any parasites. “He loves […]
Fund-raising deadline extended By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to the Star-Herald The Board of Directors of the Central Aroostook Humane Society are so thankful for our wonderful staff and also for the many volunteers and members of the Friends of CAHS group.
I love public suppers, raffles, bake sales, and the like. It’s a great way for an organization to raise money and for the folks who support those organizations or causes to have a little fun, potentially win a little prize (or big prize) or have a great meal. This past weekend we attended the […]
Shelter struggles to meet the needs of homeless animals By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to the Star-Herald Did you know that the Central Aroostook Humane Society has been serving the towns of central Aroostook County since 1966? That’s 45 years making a difference for animals in our area.
Progress made in fund-raising effort By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to the Star-Herald If you didn’t get a chance to visit us at Tractor Supply last Saturday, keep your ears open for the next adoption fair. This one was a great success! We adopted out eight cats and one dog and made over $400 in […]
Well, that was a bit of a storm over the weekend wasn’t it? The forecasters had it pegged this time! Might have started an hour or two early but otherwise, they were pretty impressive in their accuracy! I got up late Sunday morning and knew Scruffy would have to go out right away, […]
Contributed photo Sweet Petunia is certainly not lonely residing with the 26 other felines at Halfway Home Pet Rescue (HHPR). Petunia is leukemia/AIDS tested negative, spayed and has had all shots, revolution treatment and cleared of any parasites. With all this medical care her adoption fee is still only $50. She gets along fine with other cats, […]
Shelter prepares to host Spay Day By Christine Cowett Robinson Special to the Star-Herald February is here and February 22, is “Spay Day,” The Central Aroostook Humane Society is really trying hard during the month of February to raise $5,000 to go towards spaying and neutering shelter animals before they are adopted. We are asking […]
Every time an animal is taken into our rescue organization we are optimistic and always hope for happy endings. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. The story that you are about to read has a bittersweet ending.
Contributed photo Halfway Home Pet Rescue (HHPR) volunteers warn all people that even a short time outside can be life threatening to their pets during the winter months. “Poor little Frosty came into HHPR after being out in the winter elements for a unknown amount of time and was unable to move when he was rescued,” said […]
