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Allen collects for pets in lieu of gifts

by October 18, 2017October 19, 2017

RUMFORD — A surprise birthday party was held at the Eagles recently for Valerie Allen. In lieu of gifts, donations of $406 were made to the River Valley Animal Advocates in Canton. The nonprofit organization has helped more than 1,100 area cats to get sterilized and vaccinated against rabies since 2010. Valerie Allen

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Dog photos a fundraiser for advocacy group

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer October 4, 2015

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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Dixfield animal group seeking donations for Christmas fundraiser

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer December 12, 2014

DIXFIELD — River Valley Animal Advocates and the Dixfield town office are seeking donations in the form of kitty litter, cat food and money for the group’s annual Christmas for Kitties fundraiser, Vice President Brenda Jarvis said Thursday evening. River Valley Animal Advocates was founded in October 2009, and attempts to “promote and support healthy, […]

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River Valley Animal Advocates receive $10,000 grant for medical, surgical equipment

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer August 26, 2014

CANTON — The River Valley Animal Advocates received a $10,000 grant from the Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to use towards purchasing medical and surgical equipment for a mobile, self-contained spay and neuter trailer. Becky McDonald, president of the River Valley Animal Advocates, said Monday that the grant will “help many […]

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River Valley Animal Advocates holding yard sale

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer August 11, 2014

DIXFIELD — River Valley Animal Advocates is hosting its fifth annual yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15 to 17, at the corner of Weld and North streets. President Becky McDonald said the organization has “received some nice donations this year.” “The Oxford Federal Credit Union from Mexico […]