Every once in a while you meet someone who touches your heart.
In April, we were approached by a very kind gentleman who was very worried about two very young cats who were born on his property. Their mother had disappeared and the brother and sister were left to fend for themselves. They were under a year old and he did not want the same fate to fall on them as it did with their mom.
I met Ellen Cotton after we both moved back to Houlton from the southern part of Maine. She visited the shelter often after I was employed as a manager in 2016.
Forbidden foods for our four-legged friends are many and can be very dangerous if ingested. Sometimes, we give our pets leftovers or what we consider treats. According to many sources, some human foods can make an animal very sick, and in certain cases can even be lethal.
The summer heat has finally arrived in Aroostook County. Most of us love it, though some of us, not so much. When the temps and humidity start rising, it can be a concern, not only for people but for our pets as well.
Most of us have had just about enough of hearing about COVID-19 and the different variants that are popping up, but unfortunately, this pesky virus is still around. It’s important to know a few warning signs and tips if you think you or your furry family members are affected with this illness.
Here in Aroostook County we have experienced a pretty nice summer so far. Although we had record rainfall for June, we haven’t seen too many storms, but it doesn’t hurt to know some handy tips when the skies darken and the rolling thunder begins.
Every cat that passes through our doors has a story, some happy, some sad. In this article we want to share Bluebell’s story with you. Bluebell came in as a very pregnant stray. She had been living under someone’s porch.
Why would anyone want to adopt an adult rescue or shelter dog? Who wants someone else’s problems? If the dog is wonderful, why give him away? Or you may hear, “I’m getting a puppy. That way I know what I am getting, and they’re so cute.”
There seems to be such a large number of cats that we are seeing on our Facebook page that are lost, have wandered away from home or snuck out when having the chance. Some of these kitties are indoor cats, so the thought of them outside possibly for the first time is very scary.
The past two-and-a-half years have been one of our biggest challenges. The pandemic was not something any of us were prepared for. We had to figure out new ways to raise money, keep our volunteers safe and healthy by following the necessary protocols and still rescue animals.
