Pets

4 years ago

Sammy’s guardian angels

Sammy (AKA Sabath) came to The Central Aroostook Humane Society as being surrendered through Animal Welfare Service as the owners just could no longer care for him and his sister.

4 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of February 22, 2021

Recently we took two cats to the vet: Jake, who had to have a CT scan, biopsy and dental, and Claire, who was spayed, tested and had a full panel of blood work. They needed this medical attention in order to correct health issues and to eliminate pain. 

4 years ago

Clinic helps community

It was wonderful to see a free spay and neuter clinic in Caribou a few weeks ago.  Dr. Beth Sperry from Portland, with four experienced helpers, arrived to do a four-day cat clinic. 

4 years ago

Pandemic pets

Not only do pets make us healthier in normal times, in stressful times the benefit of a pandemic puppy (or cat), or other non-human companion, goes even further.  

4 years ago

Kitten basic training

Separating kittens from the litter too soon is not good for the kittens and can lead to cat difficulties at they get older.  

4 years ago

Signs you have a spoiled dog

Most pet parents spoil their pets in their own way, whether with paw pedicures, extra cuddles or extra treats. And having a spoiled dog isn’t necessarily a bad thing — it’s a sign that you love your pet. It only becomes a problem if it starts to affect their health, their behavior or your wallet.

4 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 25, 2021

In this article I would like to talk about some of the kitties who are long term residents at The Ark.  Cats who have special needs or health issues are often difficult to ever be placed. It is not because we do not want to place them.

4 years ago

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.