The second annual Best Dog on Earth Day, a celebration of dogs and Earth Day, was held Saturday, April 21, in Rangeley. Pictured are participants of the walk. BEST DOGS Winners of the canine contests were determined by applause from the participants. Winners are: Biggest Dog: Lucky, owned by Karen Seaman Smallest Dog: Bosco, owned by […]
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Foundation grants available for cat, dog population control
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation seeks proposals to its Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund for projects and organizations that address population control for cats and dogs. An anonymous donor established the Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund in 2007. It is further supported by the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation. Project grants are available for activities and expenses […]
Social pets seek home at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Boomer, a senior, male beagle mix, is the Dog of the Week and Slater, a 1- to 3-year-old female is the Cat of the Week. Boomer is an older dude who is still pretty spry. He’d love to find a home that […]
Rangeley to celebrate canines, earth on Best Dog on Earth Day
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness announce the second annual Best Dog on Earth Day event, a celebration of dogs and Earth Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21. The event will kick off at The Rangeley Inn, where participants can register for the Fun […]
Sweet Dazy, shy Junior looking for permanent homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Dazy, a 1- to 3-year-old female, retriever mix is an adorable and sweet girl who looooves getting belly rubs. She also loves all this cold white stuff everywhere because she never got to see that in Alabama. She would like to […]
A team of one
Dakota Williams of Auburn goes for a ride Sunday afternoon as his dog, Milo, pulls him down Drummond Street in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
Dog of the Week falls in love with snow
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Clark, 1 to 3 years, is a male Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. He is a sweet guy who’s learning to love this white stuff everywhere. He can’t decide if he wants to jump in it or roll around in it. He would […]
Dog dies after United airline worker has it placed in overhead bin
A dog died on a United Airlines plane after a flight attendant ordered its owner to put the animal in the plane’s overhead bin. United said Tuesday that it took full responsibility for the incident on the Monday night flight from Houston to New York. In a statement, United called it “a tragic accident that […]
Kita, MJ are Pets of Week in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Pets of the Week for March 5 are Kita and MJ. Kita is a 1-year-old female Beagle/Jack Russell mix who is a super playful and high-energy girl who loves playing and jumping and playing and running and playing some more. She would love to find an active family that will […]
Draco, Abby-the-Cat waiting for 'fur-ever' homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week Draco, a 1-to-3-year-old male, American Staffy mix, is a powerful and playful, high-energy super-smart guy who’s still learning leash manners. He’s very affectionate, and would do well in a home with older kids, but not with cats […]