Pets

After our Fourth of July warning about pets and fireworks, we wanted to share a writing from a special lady from Castle Hill.  

We all would like our dogs or cats to live forever, but we know that is not possible. When we lose our beloved pet, it is truly devastating for the family members. 

For those who have faithfully read this weekly column, on many occasions I would reference our kitty Willie. Many of his antics and quirkiness made for interesting topics over the years. 

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. Quite a few years ago, we shared this “Shelter Dog’s Story” by Susan Claire.  It still brings tears to my eyes. 

Summer has been warm and wonderful so far, and the Fourth of July is just days away.  Due to COVID-19, many fairs and festivals are being canceled, which is so very unfortunate for our northern Maine communities.  

I was mentioning to our board of directors this past week that I got a quarterly report from a large online retailer who will donate a portion of my purchases to a charity I select.

We include them in our family portraits, make room for them on our beds, tell them our deepest secrets and miss work when they’re sick. And whether they paw, fly or swim their way into our hearts, pets are an important part of our lives.

It is so unusual to be experiencing 80s and into the 90s this past week. We have all been waiting for summer, and it is finally here. The grass is getting green, the trees are budding and the birds are singing.