Pets

10 years ago

It’s all about saving the kitties

It’s all about saving the kitties

    To the editor:
    It has been a wild and busy summer for Halfway Home Pet Rescue. Because of the huge number of sick, injured, surrendered and abandoned cats that came to us this summer, we actually ran out of food for the first time in early August.

10 years ago

Lost cat found

     To the editor:

     “Good deeds do not go unnoticed,” and according to Jeff Higgins of Caribou, he is so thankful for that. After missing for 76 days, Tiger the cat, found his way back to his rightful owner.

10 years ago

It’s all about saving the kitties

     To the editor:

     It has been a wild and busy summer for Halfway Home Pet Rescue.  Because of the huge number of sick, injured, surrendered and abandoned cats that came to us this summer, we actually ran out of food for the first time in early August.  A cry of “help” went out through the various media outlets and we received all that we needed to get through the time of food shortage.

10 years ago

PI Kennel Club to host dog training workshop

PI Kennel Club to hostdog training workshop     The Central Aroostook Kennel Club will hold a two-day workshop with dog trainer and author Dee Ganley of Enfield, N.H., Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.

10 years ago

Help adopt Buttons

  Contributed photo Buttons is a 5-month-old recently spayed female at Halfway Home Pet Rescue who is very eager for a home of her own. She has never known the comfort of a soft bed or sofa to take her naps. She is very clean, gets along well with other pets, dogs and cats, and […]

10 years ago

Homemade dog biscuits

Homemade dog biscuits   By Gail Wieder PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society It seems like summer has finally kicked in the past few weeks with temperatures in the high 80s.  The hot, muggy weather creates many uncomfortable situations for those that suffer with the high humidity.  The same goes for […]

10 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary

    In the past month we at The Ark have learned so much about human nature and we have gotten to know quite a few unsung heroes in this community. I thought I would share some of their stories.    A dog is lying in a very busy road and cannot get up. A […]

10 years ago

Adopting an older dog

Adopting an older dog By Gail Wieder PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society  Why would anyone want to adopt an adult rescue or shelter dog? Who wants someone else’s problems? If the dog is wonderful, why give him away?   Or you may hear, “I’m getting a puppy. That way I know […]

10 years ago

A new family member

A new family member By Carolyn Cheney PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society The Central Aroostook Humane Society has many beautiful cats in all colors and sizes, and all need a wonderful loving home.

10 years ago

Houlton Humane Society regroups board, denies online rumors

HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Humane Society is a frequent user of social media, turning to Facebook several times a day to post pictures of lost animals that were brought into the shelter or animals that are available for adoption.
Late last week, however, social media began to turn against them, Houlton Humane Society Executive Director Heather Miller said Monday, after news got out that three people had resigned from the organization’s seven-member board of directors. Rumors began spreading that the cause was financial irregularities.