5 years ago
Zoey
Eighteen years ago I was looking for a kitty. I walked into the Central Aroostook Humane Society, and adopted a 3-month-old kitten and named her Zoey.
Pets
5 years ago
Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of August 10, 2020
As the summer slowly comes to an end, we are hopeful that the next few months will slow down with the intake of kittens. Just when we thought we had seen it all, a little over a month ago someone was going around town dropping off little black kittens.
5 years ago
Hot paws
We wait seven long months for the cold, dark and dreary days of winter to move on and the hints of spring and summer to finally arrive. We have had close to forty 80- to 90-degree days so far this summer.
5 years ago
A happy ending
After our Fourth of July warning about pets and fireworks, we wanted to share a writing from a special lady from Castle Hill.
5 years ago
Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of July 27, 2020
With all of the craziness going on in the world today, sometimes we just need to take a step back and breathe. We need to realize what is really important like human compassion and love and the willingness to help each other.
5 years ago
Dog years
We all would like our dogs or cats to live forever, but we know that is not possible. When we lose our beloved pet, it is truly devastating for the family members.
5 years ago
Farewell to a ‘cat named Willie’
For those who have faithfully read this weekly column, on many occasions I would reference our kitty Willie. Many of his antics and quirkiness made for interesting topics over the years.
5 years ago
A shelter dog’s story
We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. Quite a few years ago, we shared this “Shelter Dog’s Story” by Susan Claire. It still brings tears to my eyes.
5 years ago
Fireworks and pets
Summer has been warm and wonderful so far, and the Fourth of July is just days away. Due to COVID-19, many fairs and festivals are being canceled, which is so very unfortunate for our northern Maine communities.
5 years ago
Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of June 22, 2020
Just when we thought we were out of the woods with kitten season, it has hit full force. The past few days have been difficult answering the phone and hearing the stories of why people have litters of kittens they need to surrender.
