‘I wish she could talk,’ owner Denise Cilley said. Ashes was found with the help of a microchip and will soon be reunited with her owners.
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Having a Pet Tortoise
BETHEL — Some kids have a pet dog. Some kids have a pet cat. Myah and Mack Field have a pet tortoise. “He’s really sweet, we got really lucky, he’s not aggressive, he’s very docile, very laid back, and just kinda hangs out. We got pretty lucky with him,” says their Mom, Candace. He’s a […]
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One on one with local veterinarian
BETHEL — There is an old quote saying, “The only, absolute and best friend that a man has, in this selfish world, the only one that will not betray or deny him, is his dog.” King Frederick of Prussia said that in 1789. It was said he coined the phrase ‘man’s best friend,’ according to […]
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Critters and young handlers show their talents, hard work at Windsor Fair
The fair is back after having to cancel last year — the only time it did so since the first fair in 1888.
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Waterville animal shelter fallout continues with 4 board members quitting, another staff member departing
The latest changes involving the Humane Society Waterville Area come following treatment for animal illnesses and the departure of the shelter’s executive director.
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Waterville animal shelter working to treat sick animals, change procedures following illnesses
The shelter at 100 Webb Road has cut its cat and dog population by nearly half as it continues to treat 36 animals for illnesses since the shelter closed temporarily late last month.
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Surge in ‘COVID puppy’ adoptions overwhelms pet services in Maine
With Maine’s workforce largely going remote because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have adopted dogs to keep them company.
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Waterville animal shelter’s director departs after facility closes temporarily due to sick animals
A Humane Society Waterville Area spokesperson says the state inspected the shelter at the board of directors’ request and found overpopulation, sick animals and procedural deficiencies.
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Lewiston woman mauled by dog remains hospitalized
An animal control officer said he expects the results of a rabies test on the pit bull this weekend.
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Pets at low risk of spreading coronavirus, officials say
HARRISON — To Stephanie Mains’ dismay, cat owners have discarded their cats at her feline rescue organization out of incorrect worries that cats get and transmit COVID-19. “We’re finding people are dumping their cats,” Mains of the Cat Coalition of Western Maine said. “We have 10 more cats this year than last, she said. “They […]