Pets

5 years ago

Stay cool and be kind

I was mentioning to our board of directors this past week that I got a quarterly report from a large online retailer who will donate a portion of my purchases to a charity I select.

5 years ago

Pets: Rx for a happier life

We include them in our family portraits, make room for them on our beds, tell them our deepest secrets and miss work when they’re sick. And whether they paw, fly or swim their way into our hearts, pets are an important part of our lives.

5 years ago

Pets and hot cars don’t mix

It is so unusual to be experiencing 80s and into the 90s this past week. We have all been waiting for summer, and it is finally here. The grass is getting green, the trees are budding and the birds are singing. 

5 years ago

Houlton shelter to host cat spay/neuter clinic

Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou has partnered with the Houlton Humane Society shelter for a cat spay and neuter clinic on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, in Houlton.

5 years ago

Embrace playtime

For all it does to refresh us, burn energy and keep us sharp, we all need playtime, dogs and cats included. Sharing playtime with pets has the added benefit of strengthening the bond between us, so we better understand one another.

5 years ago

Paws for the Cause postponed

Well, normally this time of year we would be gearing up for our annual “Paws for the Cause” walk.  Families and their furry companions would be showing up with generous pledges in hand, ready to enjoy an easy two-mile walk and then some welcomed refreshments afterward.  

5 years ago

What dogs want you to know

Last week’s article focused on cats, but we thought it would be fun to share what the dogs may be thinking.