RUMFORD — The River Valley Animal Advocates is inviting dog owners to have their pets photographed in costume from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at The Tractor Supply. The event is a fundraiser for the organization. Becky McDonald, president of River Valley Animal Advocates, said the nonprofit group “did something like this […]
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Dog caught in coyote trap has paw amputated but finds new home in Fort Kent
FORT KENT — A beagle that seriously injured its paw almost three weeks ago when it was caught in a coyote trap has had to have it amputated. But the dog also has found a new home with caring owners. The beagle, a female that since has been named Shylo, was found in the trap […]
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Responsible Pet Care seeks homes for shelter animals through holiday video
PARIS — Jessie wants a home to live out her golden years. Gigi wants a big house with a yard. Lynnette wants to live with people who will respect her privacy. All they want for Christmas is a warm, caring home. They are just a few of the 107 kittens and 13 dogs currently sheltered […]
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Pets find homes during shelter reopening
FARMINGTON — Potential pet owners lined up Thursday outside the Franklin County Animal Shelter to take part in the shelter’s grand reopening adoption special. A total of 72 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies were adopted during the first day of the two-day event, said Erin Miner, shelter volunteer/website coordinator. There were seven cats […]
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Maine pet charity bequeathed $395,000
BANGOR (AP) — A former volunteer at a pet charity in Maine has left the organization hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Bangor Humane Society said Thursday that the $395,000 left to it by former volunteer Shann Gillespie was an unexpected donation. Gillespie, who died unexpectedly in March, made the gift through her will. The […]
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FDA seeks pet owner help on dangerous pet jerky treats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is trying to solve a stubborn mystery surrounding the deaths of almost 600 dogs that ate jerky treats, and officials are hoping pet owners and veterinarians can help them figure out what exactly may be causing the illnesses. The problem appears to be tied to dog pet […]