Elliot Moize, left, of Leeds presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from his ninth birthday on Jan. 20. Moize, a third-grade student at the Leeds Central School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of gifts. Guests donated pet food and treats. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. […]
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Luna is the FCAS Pet of the Week
Luna is the Pet of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The 4- to 6-year-old cat has a bit of a Dr. Jekyll/Mrs. Hyde personality, according to shelter staff — Luna is very sweet when she gets her own way. Luna will need a home with no other pets and would love outside […]
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Poultry in motion: Bill targets owners of trespassing fowl
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Why did the chicken cross the road? In New Hampshire, another question may be: Did it have permission? The Legislature is considering a bill that would make trespassing fowl a violation, not for the chicken but for its owners. Under the proposal, anyone who knowingly, recklessly or negligently allows fowl to […]
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Using fish skin to heal wildlife could eventually help pets
When Jamie Peyton first examined the bears’ paws last month, she figured they might take six months to heal. Peyton, a veterinarian at the University of California at Davis, had treated cats and dogs with burns before, and she knew these were severe. The two female black bears in her care had survived the Thomas […]
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Auburn girl donates gifts for shelter animals
Caroline Murphy of Auburn, pictured with Oreo, presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her fifth birthday on Jan. 22. Caroline a prekindergarten student at the Fairview Elementary School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of gifts. Party guests donated pet food, treats, toys, blankets and cleaning supplies. The shelter […]
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Sweet CJ, mellow Kovu looking for 'fur-ever' homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. CJ, 13 years, female chihuahua, is a sweet and attention-seeking older girl who is hoping to find a warm lap she can curl up in full-time. She doesn’t mind cats, but is uncomfortable around bigger dogs. Her ideal owner will love […]
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Fur and fury at 40,000 feet as more people bring animals on planes
When Marlin Jackson arrived at his row on a Delta flight from Atlanta to San Diego in June, the middle seat was already occupied by a man with a sizable dog on his lap. Jackson squeezed by them to his window seat, and the Labrador mix lunged at his face. The attack lasted about 30 […]
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Lulabelle, playful hound, and Kovu the cat need new homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Lulabelle, a 6-plus-year female hound mix, may have gray on her muzzle, but she still has a lot of playfulness left. Lulabelle is still getting used to the snow and cold, but she’s a sweet lap dog who would love to […]
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Pet names
Choosing pets’ names can be just as challenging for pet owners as naming children is for parents. Many pet owners want a name that encompasses the animal’s personality and rolls off the tongue. Some names are gender-specific, while others are universal. If you need help naming that new bundle of fur or feathers, you may […]
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Keep pets away from space heaters
Adding a portable space heater to your cold-weather arsenal could make these bitter winter days a lot more bearable. These heaters used to get a bad rap because of safety concerns, but like many home appliances, today’s models are designed to be safer and sleeker than the heaters of old. When used carefully, they allow […]