Horses Across Maine founder Peter Seames, left, and wife, Cindy Seames, ride through Lovell on June 1 during the first leg of the 280-mile ride across Maine. The group departed from Fryeburg that morning, riding to Waterford and then from Waterford to Oxford the next day, completing the first section of the 280 miles from […]
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Factors to consider before including Fido in your wedding
Pets are full-fledged members of many families and even, apparently, families-to-be. In its 2016 American Wedding Study, Brides magazine found that 8 percent of wedding ceremonies included pets. While the couples of yesteryear might have left Fido at home, many of today’s couples want their four-legged friends to be there on their big day. Though […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Hunting dog, lovable cat seeking homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced that Thurston is its Dog of the Week and Sage is the Cat of the Week. Thurston is a 1- to 3-year-old male beagle. He has a beagle’s beagle with a loud voice and a nose for hunting. He has a strong chase drive, so he […]
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Be 'pet' prepared for a natural disaster
In advance of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, which was observed on Saturday, the Banfield Foundation and Texas A&M University’s Veterinary Emergency Team delivered 500 pet disaster preparedness kits to nonprofits, including 100 to Harris County Animal Shelter in Houston. FEMA urges all pet owners to have a plan for their pets in case of […]
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Lewiston shelter denies it is euthanizing more dogs
LEWISTON — A former employee of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society set off a social media firestorm this week by claiming the shelter has doubled the number of dogs it deems so aggressive they must be killed. Amanda Kimball, one of three animal care team leaders at the shelter until she was fired recently, said […]
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Giflts for pets
Megan Goddard, pictured with Yoko, presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on April 5 with the donations received from her 16th birthday. Megan, a 10th-grade student at Leavitt Area High School, Turner, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. If interested in […]
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Rangeley celebrates dogs, Earth Day at annual event
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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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 […]
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'Paddles for Waggles' to benefit Greater Androscoggin Animal Shelter
AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department and the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host “Paddles for Waggles,” a pickleball jamboree, on Saturday, May 26, at the Norway Savings Bank Arena. The jamboree will be open to mixed doubles in five levels of ability, from beginner to highly competitive. There is a $20 registration fee per […]
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Lewiston 7-year-old helps shelter pets
Delaney Dill of Lewiston presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on March 26 with the donations from her 7th birthday. Dill, a first-grade student at the Acadia Academy, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests donated pet food, blankets, toys, timothy hay and cleaning supplies to help with the care […]