Adoption fees for all cats 1 year and older will have waived this weekend at Coastal Humane Society. The shelter will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19 and 20, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the shelter on Range Road in Brunswick. Pictured is Willow, […]
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Lewiston shelter to join nationwide adoption drive Saturday
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has announced that it will join the Clear the Shelters third annual nationwide pet adoption drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. GAHS will offer reduced and waived pet adoption fees as part of the nationwide initiative that seeks to help families find and adopt […]
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Do eclipses drive animals wild? Here's how you can help scientists find out.
In 1994, Doug Duncan was standing on the Bolivian Altiplano with of group of fellow astronomers. The scientists had come to witness a total solar eclipse, and as such, most of their gazes were turned skyward as the totality approached. That is, until a woman starting shouting, “Look down! Look down!” “I can still hear […]
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Help the animals, Strut for Strays! in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Dogs, their owners and anyone else interested in helping the animals are invited to Strut for Strays! on Saturday, Sept. 30, meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Titcomb Mountain Lodge, 180 Ski Slope Road. The Franklin County Animal Shelter needs help to provide care and a safe space for the stray and abandoned animals […]
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Why horses used to wear bonnets, caps and peaked straw hats
Last month, Connecticut police arrested a former college professor after his Labradoodle died in his hot car. Officials later discovered that his previous dog had died the same way. The story was horrific, but not a surprise. Being stuck in a hot car kills hundreds of pets every year, a tragic trend that has prompted […]
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6 ways to ensure pet birds are happy and healthy
Households across the country include companion birds. Their sweet music and vividly colored plumage make birds beloved pets. Well-socialized birds who are accustomed to human interaction can make for wonderful pets. However, unlike dogs and cats, some birds may not prefer or receive the same amount of daily attention from their owners as other pets. […]
