AUBURN — Those who have ever shared their life with a pet, they know: love changes everything. It changes mornings, routines, perspective, life — and it can change the world for animals. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host the Be A Lifesaver adoption event this weekend. GAHS will have adoptable pets from 10 a.m. […]
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Scruffy little dog named Gobi scores book, movie deals
NEW YORK — As dog stories go, this one about a scruffy little stray named Gobi has legs for miles. The sand-colored pooch with big, soulful eyes has a book out and movie deal after she happened on ultra-runner Dion Leonard last year during a 155-mile race across desert dunes, over mountains and through yurt […]
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Huge, homely mastiff named Martha wins world's ugliest dog
PETALUMA, Calif. — Martha is big, ugly, lazy and gassy. And a world champion. In a competition annually dominated by the old, the tiny, and the hairless, the 3-year-old, 125-pound Neapolitan Mastiff used her lollygagging youth to win the 29th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. She was a favorite of the Northern California crowd from […]
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GAHS lists raffle winners
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has announced the winner of the annual summer raffle. With more than $9,000 in tickets sales, the winners were Heidi Pelletier of Greene won $500 cash; Cindy Nesbit, Bowdoin, $300 cash, Phyllis Gamache, Lisbon Falls, $200 cash; Leary and Detroy, Auburn, $100 in cash; and Sonia Woodrum, Sabattus, won […]
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Fun for dogs, their owners on tap at annual RPC fundraiser
OXFORD — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is gearing up to host the fifth annual Fun Dog Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at the Oxford Fairgrounds, rain or shine. The day is held every year as a fundraiser to help with the costs associated with running the shelter and […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Ladylike on leash, Angela seeks a walking companion
FARMINGTON — Angela and Carra are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Angela is a 5-year-old dog of unconfirmed breed, who loves rump scratches and belly rubs. Angela could use to lose a little weight, so an owner who would take her on long walks would suit best. Angela is […]
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Protect livestock in extreme weather
Extreme weather is seldom fun for anyone. Although people often have the means to escape inclement weather, animals are at the mercy of their caregivers. Protecting animals during extreme weather is not restricted to domesticated pets. Those who have livestock on their properties must recognize that these animals will need various levels of care as […]
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Mr. Wrinkles Annance
OTISFIELD — Mr. Wrinkles Annance went over the rainbow bridge on June 4, 2017. Born Sept 3, 2003, he absolutely loved being outside playing with his ball and hanging out with Daddy when Mommy was working. He loved when the kids came to visit. His favorite resting place was on the couch with Mommy snuggled […]
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Baby Basil, Reese Pets of the Week at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week are Baby Basil and Reese. Baby Basil, Dog of the Week, is a 3-year-old dog of unconfirmed breeding, and is good with cats, but not small children. Baby Basil is food aggressive and still needs some training. He recently had an operation on his back […]