Pets

5 years ago

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. 

5 years ago

What cats want you to know

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. 

5 years ago

Pets and COVID-19

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.  

5 years ago

Four steps to a healthy dog

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. 

5 years ago

Chocolate or stuffed?

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?

5 years ago

Pet Talk – Week of April 1, 2020

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. 

5 years ago

Is it kitten time?

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.

5 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of March 23, 2020

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. 

5 years ago

A friend for life

At the Houlton Humane Society, we take adopting the cats and dogs in our charge very seriously. 

6 years ago

The science of dog happiness

What do we really know about making our dogs content? Why do we need science to make our dogs happy?