Pet Talk – Week of May 4, 2020
In my last article, we started looking into the issue of who is smarter, dogs or cats. Unfortunately, the scientific community was unable to give us a definitive answer.
In my last article, we started looking into the issue of who is smarter, dogs or cats. Unfortunately, the scientific community was unable to give us a definitive answer.
I got a few chuckles out of a recent Reader’s Digest article by Krista Carothers and Jen McCaffery that said science continues to uncover your animal’s most fascinating secrets. This week let’s focus on some feline behaviors, and check out the dogs next week.
The Central Aroostook Humane Society would like to update the public about some changes in our operations that have been implemented regarding coronavirus and COVID-19.
Are you one of those people who have or have had an overweight dog? I think we all have had that problem at some time or other — too many treats, too many table scraps.
This time of year, we always try to do a simple reminder as there are thoughts of Easter eggs and especially Easter bunnies. What is the best decision for your family — a real bunny, stuffed bunny or, better yet, a chocolate bunny?
In the past, the Houlton Humane Society has received calls from people ranging from asking for medical advice, wanting emergency medical care for their pet, reporting a stray domestic animal wandering around their neighborhood, and reporting cases of animal abuse.
Bringing a new kitten into your home is exciting, whether this is your first or another addition. Your kitten will be entirely reliant on you to ease his/her transition to a new home.
Many of you have been following Luke’s story on our Facebook page. Luke came to the Ark last July with his sister Lydia at 8 weeks old. Both Luke and Lydia were in really bad shape with untreated upper respiratory infection.
At the Houlton Humane Society, we take adopting the cats and dogs in our charge very seriously.
What do we really know about making our dogs content? Why do we need science to make our dogs happy?