Conscientious pet owners understand they must be on the lookout for a host of issues that can affect the health and well-being of their pets. One such issue is heartworm. What is heartworm? The American Heartworm Society notes that heartworm is a disease caused by foot-long worms that live in the heart, lungs and associated […]
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Tommy's Feral Feline Friends looking for bakers to help kitties
LEWISTON — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is looking for bakers and baked goods for a Mother’s Day bake sale and bottle drive that will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13, in front of Chapter 11, 707 Main St. Baked goods, bottles and donations will go a […]
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Auction to benefit Responsible Pet Care PARIS — A ticket auction will be held Saturday, April 21, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School to benefit Responsible Pet Care. Bidding will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and winners will be drawn at 6:30. Tickets are $5, $10 and $20 and there are bonus tickets. […]
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A letter from Lewiston, Auburn postmasters:
We’d like Lewiston/Auburn pet owners to take a moment and look at the world through their dog’s eyes. Eating, sleeping and playing take up most of their day. The one job they do have, at least in their minds, is protecting their turf and their family. “It’s OK, he won’t bite you,” is a phrase […]
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Turner student project helps animals
Jada Boudin of Turner, shown with Bella, presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations from her school project on Feb. 17. Boudin, a sixth-grade student at the Turner Elementary School, collected donations from the students. The GAHS is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more information, contact 207-783-2311, www.SavingPetsInMaine.org or www.facebook/GAHumane.
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Loner Cat of the Week seeking home
Ricky, Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Cat of the Week, is seeking his “fur-ever” home. He is a very laid-back guy who loves to hang out on the top of his cat tree. Ricky isn’t super fond of the other cats at the shelter, so he can usually be found sleeping the day away, pretend like they are […]
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Sweet Dazy, shy Junior looking for permanent homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Dazy, a 1- to 3-year-old female, retriever mix is an adorable and sweet girl who looooves getting belly rubs. She also loves all this cold white stuff everywhere because she never got to see that in Alabama. She would like to […]
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Ever wondered why cats constantly groom themselves?
If you’ve been around cats, you have probably noticed that they spend time licking their fur. A lot of time. The main reason — as you probably guessed — is to clean themselves. But there’s more to cats’ grooming than cleaning their coats. KidsPost talked to Leigh Pitsko, who has experience not only with house […]
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Labs still lead, but French bulldogs leap in popularity in US
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans still love Labrador retrievers, but the nation’s flirtation with French bulldogs has reached new heights. Labs remain the country’s most popular purebred dog for a 27th year, while German shepherds and golden retrievers have hung onto the second and third spots in new American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. But […]
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Helping the shelter pets
On Feb. 6, Gwendolyn Lacombe of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations received for her 11th birthday. Lacombe, a fifth-grade student at the Geiger Elementary School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more information, contact 207-783-2311, www.SavingPetsInMaine.org […]