While a growing number of Maine people have opened their homes to foster pets, a lot of dogs and cats are still out there without homes, creating a never-ending cycle of need for the people who try to take care of the animals. Angela Poulin, the adoption coordinator at the Androscoggin Greater Humane Society in […]
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Some Litchfield residents ask for Town Meeting vote on future of local animal shelter
The select board has yet to decide if they will provide an option on the warrant to use the Kennebec Valley Humane Society as an alternative to the town’s shelter.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society gets new director
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has a new leader. Katie Lisnik has taken over for former Executive Director Steve Dostie, who retired this summer after 38 years at the shelter. Lisnik, 38, has spent her career working for animal welfare organizations, including nearly 12 years at the Washington D.C.-based nonprofit Humane Society of […]
Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Pets, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Dog of the Week candidate for emotional support animal
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week Bill Murray is a 1½-year-old male German Shepherd mix. He would make an excellent emotional support animal for the right owner, according to shelter staff. He is possessive of his owner with other animals, so he needs […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Cat-ching up on reading
Sisters Thistle and Swift Sanford-LaForme, left, and Everett Gray, right, read to cats Wednesday afternoon at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in South Paris. An employee at the animal shelter said staff members frequently have children visit the cats and read children’s books to them. (Matthew Daigle/Sun Journal)
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Tommy's Feral Feline Friends seeks tree boughs for cat colonies
Blackie May walks out of a shelter at Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. The shelter for feral cats is seeking blue spruce or fir boughs like these to provide insulation to the colonies during the winter. FMI, donate: [email protected], 207-240-8767.
Posted inFranklin
Earth Day shared with furry friends in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Cold, drizzling rain and a light, bitter breeze didn’t discourage Carla Kingston and her cat, Sassy, from enjoying a milelong walk down the streets of Rangeley on Saturday — especially since Sassy was warm and dry in her stroller. Kingston and Sassy were joined by approximately to 50 other walkers and their pets to […]
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Affectionate Jack Russell, senior feline are Pets of the Week at FCAS
FARMINGTON — Penny and Abby-the-Cat are Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Penny, the Dog of the Week, is a 7-year-old DNA-tested Jack Russell terrier. She is a bundle of energy and love. Penny is a highly intelligent escape artist, so she requires a secure, fenced-in yard and knowledgeable owners. Those […]
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Cats of the Week feeling romance at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Gabby, a DNA tested American Staffordshire, boxer and chow mix, and cats, Gale and Danielle, are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The Cats of the Week are a love affair. Gale, a yearling male, and Danielle, 6-month-old female, are completely inseparable after just a few days together. They […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington animal shelter grant to help families with spay/neuter costs
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter recently received an $8,000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation’s Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund for spay/neuter services and outreach in Franklin County. “Many families want to fix their cat but are just not able to afford the cost of traditional veterinary services,” shelter Director Heidi Jordan said. “We feel very fortunate […]