On a recent trip to Huntington Beach, California, Jen Reeder chose a hotel for one very specific reason: the room-service menu. For dogs. “It was called a ‘Yappy Hour’ menu,” says Reeder, who is president of the Dog Writers Association of America and frequently travels with her dog, Rio, a 6-year-old Labrador retriever mix. She […]
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Affectionate Jack Russell, senior feline are Pets of the Week at FCAS
FARMINGTON — Penny and Abby-the-Cat are Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Penny, the Dog of the Week, is a 7-year-old DNA-tested Jack Russell terrier. She is a bundle of energy and love. Penny is a highly intelligent escape artist, so she requires a secure, fenced-in yard and knowledgeable owners. Those […]
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Her birthday presents
Ava Pablo of Auburn recently presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations from her 10th birthday. Pablo, a student at the East Auburn Community School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests donated pet food, treats, toys, collars and cleaning supplies to help with the care of the […]
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People are breeding bunnies with flat faces — and possibly terrible health
Among the most popular dog breeds in the United States are bulldogs and French bulldogs. In 2016, the American Kennel Club announced this week, bulldogs were the fourth most registered breed, and Frenchies came in sixth. (Labrador retrievers, as usual, topped the list.) Bulldogs’ big eyes and large heads give them an endearing, almost babylike […]
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Pause for Pets fair to benefit Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
LEWISTON — The next Pause for Pets Craft & Vendor Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at the Ramada Inn. The fair is a fundraiser for the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. There is no cost for admission. There will be 60 local crafters and vendors offering a variety […]
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You can train your cat to use the toilet. Just don’t expect it to flush.
The apartment Daniel Freudberg shares with his girlfriend has two bathrooms. One is used by the couple and visitors. The other is used by their 7-month-old kitten, Kal, who does all his business in there — on the toilet. “We never bought an actual litter box,” said Freudberg, 27, an Arlington, Virginia, retail store manager […]
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Sweet Mia, walker Gus are Pets of the Week at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Gus and Mia are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Dog of the Week, Augustus Maximus — “Gus” to his friends — is 7 years old and of unknown breed(s). He started his life as a champion marathon runner, unstoppable and fast. His glory years are behind him, but […]
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Birthday donations
Madisyn Bernard of Auburn presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her ninth birthday on Feb. 27. Bernard, a third grade student at the East Auburn School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests donated pet food, treats, cat litter and cleaning supplies. The shelter is […]
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For pets seeking homes
Paige Richard of Leeds presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on March 16 with the donations from her 10th birthday. Richard, a fourth-grade student at Leeds Central School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts, and guests generously donated pet food, treats and cleaning supplies to help with the care of […]
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Helping the animals
Caleb Libby of Auburn presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations given to him at his 8th birthday. The second-grader at Sherwood Heights Elementary School, shown with Smudges, donated pet food, treats, pellets and cleaning supplies. The society is at 55 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-2311, savingpetsinmaine.org, facebook/GAHumane.