PARIS — Scooby, a German shepherd mix is available for adoption at Responsible Pet Care at 9 Swallow Road. The 2-year-old is a transfer from Responsible Pet Care’s partner shelter in Puerto Rico. He is a very active dog, loves to be in the company of children, but needs to be the only pet in the […]
Pets
Pets of the Week at FCAS
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week James is a senior male Staffordshire terrier mix. He’s a sweet older gentleman looking for someone to spend my days with. James would like to do a meet and greet with your dog to see if we’ll be […]
Responsible Pet Care's Buttercup seeks a quiet home
PARIS — Buttercup is the featured Pet of the Week at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills. Buttercup is a 7-year-old calico cutie. She’s a sweet cat that would flourish in the home of an older person who wants the companionship of a cat. A quiet cat, Buttercup, prefers living in a home without dogs. […]
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society accepting donations
LEWISTON — GAHS is in need of many items to help the animals and the staff. Please take a look at the list and consider dropping off whatever you can. Items in need include: kitten and cat food (dry and canned); Iams or Purina puppy food (dry and canned); Iams green bag small bite dog food; […]
FCAS announces Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Boomer and Spot as its Pets of the Week. Boomer is a sweet natured senior male Chihuahua/Corgi mix who would love to find a permanent home. He doesn’t seem bothered by much of anything, but he’d like to find a quieter home to spend my days in, […]
Midcoast Humane seeking donations
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane animal shelter depends on donations of supplies to help keep the animals comfortable and healthy while in their care. The shelter is always accepting donations. They will accept a wide variety of items. Animal care supplies • Wet and dry cat and dog food (please donate dye-free brands — call with any questions); […]
GAHS' available community programs
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (formerly known as the Lewiston-Auburn SPCA) was incorporated as a nonprofit volunteer organization in 1885. Their mission says, “We are committed to strengthening our community by supporting humane care of animals and fostering the human-animal bond.” The shelter accepts lost, stray and privately-owned animals. Being a full service shelter […]
Midcoast Humane to host kitten yoga and Kitten Bowl III
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane has announced upcoming events at the Brunswick campus, 30 Range Road. Kitten Yoga — Midcoast Humane and Jai Yoga team up and invite everyone to an all-smiles event called kitten yoga. Join for an all-levels yoga class featuring an adorable crew of kittens from the shelter. Connect with your inner feline — […]
Crossbows could be in play for Maine’s deer hunters
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s deer hunters would be able to harvest the animals with crossbows if a proposal from a state legislator is approved. Republican Rep. Tim Theriault of China has submitted a bill that would allow the use of crossbows during the annual deer hunt. The bill specifies that crossbows could be used during […]
Moose wanders into Alaska hospital building
ANCHORAGE, Ala. (AP) — A moose wandered into a hospital building in Alaska’s largest city Monday — and Stephanie Hupton was ready to capture the visit with her phone camera. Hupton works in billing at a physical therapy office inside a building attached to Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage. When a patient mentioned security staffers were […]