Pets

9 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary

This holiday season, every time the mail or UPS or FedEx comes, we are reminded of just how lucky we are.

There are so many generous, kind and caring people out there with one goal in mind: to help the animals in our care. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support. Without each and every one of you, our work would not be possible.

9 years ago

Church youth support the animals

Murray and Lena Kenney recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary surrounded by their children and spouses. The family enjoyed lunch at Tang’s Courtyard. The owner surprised the couple with a gift certificate in honor of their anniversary. 

9 years ago

HHPR Pet of the Week (week of 12-14-2016)

Contributed photo Norman is a 5-year old declawed gray/white male cat at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue. He is not a lap cat but enjoys being around people and watching the world go by. He would not be good with children under the age of 12; he just doesn’t like being hugged. He has a […]

9 years ago

Pet Talk

All too often we hear of a landlord going into his property after a tenant has moved out, only to find that the tenant left a mess — garbage piled up, dirty stained floors, and worst of all, animals left behind, sometimes with enough food and water to get them by a few days, sometimes with nothing at all. It breaks my heart every time I hear these stories and it’s not just now and then, it’s often.

9 years ago

Santa Paws is coming to town

Santa Paws is coming to town  PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Denise Trombley Well, it’s that time of year again when pets’ tails start wagging in anticipation of greeting Santa Paws at The Central Aroostook Humane Society! He will be making his appearance on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. […]

9 years ago

Ark hosts chapel blessing

HOULTON, Maine — The Ark Animal Sanctuary will hold several events this month to celebrate the holidays and the opening of their new facility.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, bake sales will take place outside Hollywood Pet Salon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Pleasant View Tree Farm from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

9 years ago

HHPR Pet of the Week (week of 12-7-2016)

Contributed photo Meet Bernard, a friendly, healthy, neutered male cat residing at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue. Bernard’s loving owner recently had to be moved into a nursing home environment and Bernard, along with 11 other young adult siblings, are looking for homes. He is clean and has had a happy, healthy life, and HHPR […]

9 years ago

Pet Talk

As another year comes to a close The Ark looks back on 2016, and our accomplishments. The year 2016 brought many changes and challenges. We learned from our mistakes and we made many new friends.

9 years ago

Annual Toast a smashing success

Annual Toast a smashing success PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gloria J. Towle The Seventh Annual Toast to the Animals was a smashing success and an amazing fundraiser for the Central Aroostook Humane Society. We had around 175 people who supported this event, and over $7,000 was raised on Nov. […]

9 years ago

Pet Talk

Going through boxes as we start downsizing for old age, I come across a looseleaf binder. It’s year after year of Pet Talk columns that my mother kept, going back 30 years.