WEST KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society, through its Cleo Fund, will offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats belonging to income-qualified residents of Oxford County. Cats will be spayed or neutered, have a wellness exam and receive a rabies vaccine for a $20 co-pay. These veterinary services are offered at a very reduced […]
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Cats of the Week feeling romance at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Gabby, a DNA tested American Staffordshire, boxer and chow mix, and cats, Gale and Danielle, are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The Cats of the Week are a love affair. Gale, a yearling male, and Danielle, 6-month-old female, are completely inseparable after just a few days together. They […]
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Eric Brakey stands up for students who lobby for pet hedgehogs
AUGUSTA — Some Maine sixth-graders are pushing state lawmakers to pass a bill that would make it easier for residents to keep hedgehogs as pets. Maine and eight other states currently restrict or ban the tiny, quill-covered creatures, which can carry salmonella. The students asked a legislative committee on Tuesday if the state could ease restrictions […]
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Keep your pets warm and safe
The cold weather is difficult on our pets. The American Red Cross in Maine has some steps people can follow to help keep their pets safe over the next few days and throughout the remainder of the winter season. “Pet owners should bring their animals inside to protect them from the severe winter weather forecasted […]
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Maine eyes changes for exotic pet permits
AUGUSTA — You won’t be able to keep a gorilla in your garage anytime soon. But those who do keep or breed exotic animals have until June 17 to weigh in on proposed changes to Maine’s rules that determine which creatures are legal to keep and which aren’t. Regulated by the Maine Department of Inland […]
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Tax tips: When you can — and cannot — deduct your pet expenses
Regardless of how you justify your pet deductions, make sure that you have receipts and documentation for all expenses you claim on your tax return or they will be disallowed. Guard Pets Guard animals could pass muster for a deduction for your business. If you consider deducting your pet as a guard animal, make sure […]
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Farmington fire destroys home; pets perish
FARMINGTON — A fire destroyed a home and belongings of several family members late Wednesday afternoon and claimed the life of three cats and a dog at 120 Vacation Estates Lane. Firefighters got the call at 5:23 p.m. No one was home when the fire started. The house is owned by Bernard “Bubba” Bates. Sixty firefighters […]
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Steps to take before giving pets as gifts
Consult the eventual recipient first The element of surprise is part of what makes the holiday season of giving so special, and few things may inspire more enthusiastic responses than new pets under the tree. But however appealing you may find such reactions, it’s still best to first consult the intended recipient before buying or […]
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When cats attack . . . the furniture
And answers to other puzzling pet behavior The problem with pets is they can’t talk. OK, sure, that’s also an advantage. They can’t repeat what you said to your boyfriend last night and they can’t laugh at your dorky living room dance moves. (You really should draw the drapes, by the way.) But Fido also […]