The shelter at 100 Webb Road has cut its cat and dog population by nearly half as it continues to treat 36 animals for illnesses since the shelter closed temporarily late last month.
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Surge in ‘COVID puppy’ adoptions overwhelms pet services in Maine
With Maine’s workforce largely going remote because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have adopted dogs to keep them company.
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Waterville animal shelter’s director departs after facility closes temporarily due to sick animals
A Humane Society Waterville Area spokesperson says the state inspected the shelter at the board of directors’ request and found overpopulation, sick animals and procedural deficiencies.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston woman mauled by dog remains hospitalized
An animal control officer said he expects the results of a rabies test on the pit bull this weekend.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Pets at low risk of spreading coronavirus, officials say
HARRISON — To Stephanie Mains’ dismay, cat owners have discarded their cats at her feline rescue organization out of incorrect worries that cats get and transmit COVID-19. “We’re finding people are dumping their cats,” Mains of the Cat Coalition of Western Maine said. “We have 10 more cats this year than last, she said. “They […]
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Vegan Kitchen: A decade on, Melanie Joy’s book on carnism still casts a big shadow
‘Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism’ has been updated, and it’s as relevant as ever.
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Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive
Good hygiene, no kissing and pet owners should be fine say officials in Hong Kong.
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Volunteers get lesson in sleeping over with Waterville shelter dogs for national study
Members of the Waterville area community have an opportunity to host a canine overnight to determine whether a shelter dog would be a good fit in the home.
Posted inMaine, News
Great black hawk mounted, headed for Maine State Museum
The first photos of the rare raptor that captivated Maine last year were posted on Facebook on Wednesday after a hunter saw the mount at a taxidermist’s studio.
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Bear cubs get locked in van, honk horn to get out
A security technician who rescued them speculates that the animals must have climbed in the side door and locked themselves in.