The passing of a pet can be an experience similar to losing another important member of the family. Even though the loss is inevitable, it can still be shocking when a pet passes away. Upon the death of a pet, many pet owners need some time to mourn and grow accustomed to living without their […]
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Horses Across Maine to meet
OXFORD — Horses Across Maine holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the American Legion on King Street. The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through a 280-mile ride across Maine. The organization seeks new members, including local equestrian organizations. All are welcome. For more information, […]
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Pros and cons to keeping pigs as pets
People are drawn to pets for various reasons. Self-sufficient cats entice those who prefer independent pets that do not take up much space. Dog lovers might enjoy the companionship and boisterous personalities of tail-wagging pooches. Exotic pet owners appreciate the uniqueness of their reptiles and amphibians and how they may serve as a conversation starters. […]
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Adopters can name own fee during weekend drive
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and the Petco Foundation will hold an adoption drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at 105 Mount Auburn Ave. in Auburn. These kittens are among the many pets who will be looking for “fur-ever” homes during the drive. […]
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Why do dogs eat poop?
Does your pooch eat poo? If it’s any consolation, he’s in extremely good company. In a new paper, veterinary researchers at University of California at Davis who surveyed thousands of dog owners found 16 percent of pups consume other canines’ feces “frequently,” having been spotted doing it more than six times by their owners. The […]
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Briefly: Pets
Low-cost clinic for pets in Brunswick BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society will host an animal clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10, at 190 Pleasant St. It will offer low-cost rabies vaccinations, microchipping, nail-trimming and ear cleaning. Horses Across Maine to meet OXFORD — Horses Across Maine holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. […]
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Millions of dogs need homes. Why is it sometimes hard to adopt one?
Rebekah and Nathan Patin began looking for a dog to add to their household in 2015, as a companion to their pup, Violet. The couple, who live in an apartment in a Washington suburb, had previously bought dogs from breeders. This time, they wanted to adopt. The Patins were looking for an adult dog that […]
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Pets can be 'Super' fans, too
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s … a Super pet? The Super Bowl evokes emotions from millions of football fans worldwide, and, in many cases, fans share those emotions with their furry and/or feathered friends. Folks in Maine are no different. Take Jo-Anne Teacutter of Lewiston, for instance. Her dog, Bonnie, is a “huge” […]
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Luna is the FCAS Pet of the Week
Luna is the Pet of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The 4- to 6-year-old cat has a bit of a Dr. Jekyll/Mrs. Hyde personality, according to shelter staff — Luna is very sweet when she gets her own way. Luna will need a home with no other pets and would love outside […]
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Using fish skin to heal wildlife could eventually help pets
When Jamie Peyton first examined the bears’ paws last month, she figured they might take six months to heal. Peyton, a veterinarian at the University of California at Davis, had treated cats and dogs with burns before, and she knew these were severe. The two female black bears in her care had survived the Thomas […]