Pets

3 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of December 22, 2021

One week ago we took in these two kittens and their mom who were considered barn cats and pretty much left to their own devices. With the cold weather temperatures and no food mom took her babies to the neighbors who took it upon themselves to get them to a safe place. 

3 years ago

Pets as gifts? Think twice

Every year thousands of unwanted pets are returned, given away or abandoned to their fates. Some of these pets were gifts for birthdays, Christmas or other occasions.  We have shared this information in the past, but we feel it is worth repeating.

3 years ago

How dogs communicate with us

ave you ever been around your dog and wondered what she is thinking or feeling? 
Surely you have caught your canine doing something bizarre that has made you question his or her mental status.  Even the position that your dog sleeps in means something. 

3 years ago

Weighing in

All of us at the Central Aroostook Humane Society hope that you had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday.  One change in shelter hours: just for the month of December, we will be closed Thursdays for training purposes.

3 years ago

Giving thanks

November should be a reflective time for all of us.  Giving thanks is a large part of who we are and what is truly important in each of our lives. 

3 years ago

Mysterious language of cats, part two

I promised you that I would have a part two to the mysterious language of cats.  Here are a few more facts from ourfunnylittlesite.com by Abigail P. that might help you in understanding the “language” of your furry feline.

3 years ago

Spay and neuter clinic helped many families

By Gloria J. Towle Just a shout out and a big “thank you” to Norma Milton and Halfway Home Pet Rescue, veterinarian Beth Sperry and the very many people it took to put three days of free spays and neuters together.    It takes so much time and effort, but this program has decreased the […]

3 years ago

The mysterious language of cats

The secret language of cats stretches far further than “meow.”  From ear twitches to slow blinks, cats have special ways of communicating that you have to be either a cat expert or a cat owner to understand.