What happens to Fido after he dies? Yes, of course, all dogs go to heaven. Their bodies, however, are another matter. And when dealing with those, pet owners have options aplenty: Cremation, burial at a pet cemetery, taxidermy, even freeze-drying or turning their ashes into synthetic diamonds. Now comes another: Composting. A start-up in Washington […]
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Lewiston girl helps pets
Elliot Pettengill of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, with donations from her fifth birthday on Sept. 16. Pettengill, a kindergarten student at the Acadia Academy, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Pettengill, left, is pictured with her sister, Emma Pettengill, holding Guinea pigs Chloe […]
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Brothers give gifts for animals
Brothers Keaton and Isaac Gregoire of Greene, who are holding Meatball, present the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from their birthdays on Sept. 25. Both students at Greene Central School, 10-year-old Keaton, left, and 8-year-old Isaac asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry […]
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FCAS offering rabies vaccination clinic INDUSTRY — Franklin County Animal Shelter will hold a rabies vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Industry Town Hall. Vaccinations will cost $10. Also offered will be canine and feline distemper vaccines for $15 each, flea and tick preventatives for $10 each and microchips […]
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Adoption pipeline saves hundreds of 'Harvey' pets
Lizzie’s hurricane finally ended on a bright September day in a Washington townhouse, four weeks and 1,400 miles from the floodwaters that overwhelmed her Houston neighborhood in August. “Welcome home, Lizzie-poo,” whispered Kayla Robinson, 26, as she carried the still-quivering Chihuahua mix across the threshold to a new life of plentiful food, squeaky toys and […]
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Veggies are going back into dog food
Tell your dog to get ready for quinoa kibble. Pet food trends are following their owners’ tastes. Even the meat-loving brands are marketing plants, the very ingredients they once sidelined-just not the plants the industry has historically relied on, like the high-protein soybean and corn-gluten meals. Instead, Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd. offers a Chicken & […]
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Coastal Humane Society rescues hurricane dogs from Puerto Rico
BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society welcomed 22 rescue dogs from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico late Wednesday night, Oct. 11. The dogs were 22 of 200 flown into Worcester Regional Airport on a specially chartered plane as part of a rescue mission coordinated by the San Juan-based All Sato Rescue, along with the help of Wings […]
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Allen collects for pets in lieu of gifts
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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Playful terrier, senior feline are Pets of the Week at FCAS
FARMINGTON — Dos and Abby-the-Cat are Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Dos, the Dog of the Week, is a 1-year-old terrier mix. He is a big dog who needs house skills training because he is a playful puppy needing to learn boundaries. Dos would be best suited to a home […]
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New England Jumpers' Association announces Jump 4 a Cure Classic winners
OTISFIELD — The New England Jumpers’ Association had an outstanding turnout at its third annual Jump 4 a Cure Hunter/Jumper Show on Sept. 24 at the Avalon Meadows Equestrian Center in Otisfield. There were 10 participants in the Jump 4 a Cure Classic. The overall winner was Andy Flores, taking home a blue ribbon along […]