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 […]
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'Cold Paws, Warm Hearts' raffle winners announced
LEWISTON — Steven Dostie, executive director, has announced winners of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s “Cold Paws, Warm Heart” annual raffle. With more than $9,500 in tickets sales, the winners were Garet Bottger of Topsham, $600 in home heating assistance; Gail Burgess of Auburn, $300 in home heating assistance; Mary Parker of Leeds, $200 in […]
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The advantages of doggie daycare
Many working parents arrange for childcare to ensure their youngsters are taken care of while parents are at work. The same level of care has now been extended to other members of the household, namely the four-legged variety. Spending and attention directed toward companion animals continues to grow. The American Pet Product Association says that […]
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Pet names
Choosing pets’ names can be just as challenging for pet owners as naming children is for parents. Many pet owners want a name that encompasses the animal’s personality and rolls off the tongue. Some names are gender-specific, while others are universal. If you need help naming that new bundle of fur or feathers, you may […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Penny, Abby-the-Cat continue to seek 'fur-ever' homes
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week, two pets who have been featured in the Pets of the Week program. Penny, the Dog of the Week, is 9 years old and is a DNA-tested and is a Jack Russell Terrier. Penny is a high-energy girl who shows no sign of […]
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More firms are granting 'pawternity' benefits. Why? Because it's 2018
Think having a baby is rough? Just try bringing home a new puppy. All babies need is a couple of diaper changes, a few feedings and a burping session once in a while. But puppies? They need way more attention, particularly if you consider all the playing, the outdoor walks in the rain, the house […]
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RIP Piper, a heroic dog who kept airport runways safe
On the last day of his nine-year life, Piper the border collie chased a snowy owl from the runway at the airport in Traverse City, Michigan. It was the 8,367th bird he had scared off in a three-year career as the airport’s K-9 wildlife control officer — which turned him into one of the nation’s […]
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Rabies vaccination clinic in Canton
CANTON — A rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Canton Town Office. Vaccinations will be $10 each animal. Turner Veterinary Service will staff the clinic.
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Sweet senior dog, cat looking for fur-ever homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Benny, age 13, is a male Parsons Russell Terrier. He’s looking for a home willing to let him be the older distinguished gentleman that he is. He’s a sweet old man looking for a warm lap to chill in. He comes […]
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Petting zoos are the latest perk for stressed-out employees
WASHINGTON — Chris Delaney typically unwinds from his job at Discovery Communications by taking leisurely weekend drives or flipping through stacks of vinyl at used record stores. But on a recent midweek afternoon, the broadcast ingest operator was releasing his stress — right there at work — by stroking a bearded dragon, a household lizard […]