Megan Barrett started having suspicions about the yellow chick when it was 3 weeks old. While the others she’d purchased for her first flock of egg-laying hens were docile, this one was inquisitive and bold, and soon it developed a gorgeous, swooshing tail. Barrett’s three kids loved the bird, but she had a feeling local […]
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Program aims to help long-term shelter pets find homes
Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick and the Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb have launched a new program to help long-term canine residents find homes. The Slumber Party Program gives people the opportunity to take home adoptable dogs for three-day sleepovers that will serve as a trial adoption period while families and individuals assess the […]
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Dog lover is on a cross-country rescue mission
When you go on vacation, do you take your pet with you? Lee Asher does. All six of them. Lillie, Butters, Cali, Stella, Molly and Bo-Bo are Asher’s six rescue dogs. Since February he’s been traveling cross-country with them in a 30-foot RV to promote dog adoption. His friend Luke Barton is along for the […]
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How to care for aquarium goldfish
Parents eager to instill a sense of responsibility in their children may turn to pets to facilitate such lessons. But dogs or cats may not fit in with everyone’s lifestyle or living arrangements. In such instances, fish may be parents’ best friends. Freshwater fish tend to be inexpensive and relatively easy to care for. Goldfish, […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter features Junior, Toby
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week is Toby, a 1-year-old male Staffy mix. He is a super sweet dog who loves cuddles and people. Toby is not quite sure how he feels about other dogs, but no cats, please! He has a laid-back […]
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ATV club plans poker ride WATERFORD — Pulpit Rock Trail Blazah’s ATV Club will hold a poker ride and barbecue on Saturday, June 16, to benefit Responsible Pet Care. For more information call 207-890-6403. Kitten Shower and Adoption event PARIS — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, 9 Swallow Road, will have a Kitten Shower and […]
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Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week is Chubbs, a 4- to 6-year-old male mixed breed. He is a big, handsome boy with a sweet nature. Chubbs is a strong guy and would love to find an energetic home that could take him along […]
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Horses Across Maine departs on first leg of state-wide ride
Horses Across Maine founder Peter Seames, left, and wife, Cindy Seames, ride through Lovell on June 1 during the first leg of the 280-mile ride across Maine. The group departed from Fryeburg that morning, riding to Waterford and then from Waterford to Oxford the next day, completing the first section of the 280 miles from […]
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Designer advice for living well with dogs and cats
Sharing your home with a dog or cat has many joys and a few disappointments — such as scratched floors, snagged sofas and soiled rugs. Designer and author Susanna Salk believes it is possible to live stylishly and practically with pets, and she asked 22 designers just how they did that. Salk’s book “At Home […]
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Oxford teen's donation helps pets
Alison Kane, right, of Oxford presents Steven Dostie, executive director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston, with a $163.51 donation on May 11. Kane, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Norway, held a fundraiser for the animal shelter as her senior project. The proceeds of her fundraiser will help with […]