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These are two little kittens among a litter of four recently transferred from the PAWS Rescue Group of Fort Kent to Halfway Home Pet Rescue (HHPR) for adoption because of PAWS shortage of space for several adult cats who needed emergency help. As HHPR President Norma Milton explained, “the pet rescue strives to assist other shelters with emergency situations just as most shelters are willing to assist our endeavors,” she said. “Shelters/rescues, working together, can have a greater impact on the problem of pet over-population.” Milton also described a situation that occurred a few weeks ago, when HHPR transferred nine kittens/cats to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston. These cats had all their medical procedures completed (except for two kittens that were too young for the surgery). “Word came back from the Androscoggin shelter that people were lined up waiting for our cats and all nine of the cats were adopted within 24 hours,” Milton said. “This cooperation between shelters makes for a smooth transition both for the animal and also for the full shelter to have the necessary space for emergency situations.” The two kittens from the St. John Valley, shown here, are now 8 weeks old and have received their first distemper shot; they’ve also received necessary parasite prevention treatment and will be available for adoption by Friday, March 1. If you wish more information or an adoption appointment, please call Mary at 999-1075. HHPR is currently collecting some new or nicely used household items for a trash and treasure sale to help pay their vet bills. Those wishing to help out can drop items off, as well as any returnable bottles and cans/shoes/used ink cartridges, at 11 Pioneer Ave., in Caribou. HHPR operates with the funds generated through the recycle programs, individual donations and a network of dedicated volunteer workers; this creates no cost to the taxpayers.
