Thirty some years ago, I walked into a room at the high school to attend my first Houlton Humane Society meeting. I was greeted with enthusiasm and immediately impressed with the high level of professionalism and caring shown by the individuals who were the backbone of Houlton Humane in those days. By the end of the meeting I was on the board.
Can cats and dogs get colds and f lu? PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Nancy G. Nichols [Source: Best Health Magazine, May 2011]
Contributed photoPercy is approximately 2 years old, a neutered male, who lives at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Adoption Center. He would love a home in the country. He is able to be an inside/outside cat as he is smart and full of energy. He is good with other cats once he has had his […]
Animal abuse is all too real PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gail Wieder Sometimes there can be a fine line between discipline and abuse, but not very often. Dogs might be man’s best friend, but they don’t have the same level of thought patterning as a human. Applying […]
Mud Season — a season all its own in northern Maine. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring (at least on the calendar if not in reality) and then mud. Defined by your circumstances, a season filled with surprises. If you are a logger, mud season is the time of year that you work feverishly to maintain your equipment, change the oil, grease, power wash, check hoses and filters. If you are a dog owner, mud season is the time of year that you work feverishly to clear the winter accumulation of doggie bombs from your yard.
How dogs help treat ailments PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gail Wieder The health benefits of having a dog include far more than just providing their owners with a therapeutic petting opportunities and being willing to accompany them on a walk or a jog.
You all may recall a mama cat that we took in named Smokey who had six babies that she was not able to nurse. The volunteers at the Ark quickly stepped in and became a surrogate mom to these little guys. We thought you might like to know where they are now. Well mama is healthy and spayed and has been adopted to a wonderful home in the southern Maine.
Surprising cat care tips PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gloria J. Towle Having grown up allergic to cats, I never had the pleasure of figuring out the mystique of the elusive feline species. Somehow, I thought all cats were EXACTLY alike! Silly me …
The Ark is a local non-profit animal rescue run by volunteers and donor support. Members collected pet food, litter, paper towels, and bleach to assist the organization with the daily needs of caring for animals, as a part of their community service initiative. Donations in support of the Ark can be dropped of at the […]
A couple of years ago a long time volunteer of the shelter was performing her weekly duties, cleaning out cat cages, helping to make sure the animals were well taken care of.
