A Brussels Griffon named Newton won Best in Show at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia. (Bill McCay photo) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Among the many winners on Thanksgiving Day: Newton, the Brussels Griffon. The furry little guy was crowned “Best in Show” at the National Dog Show, winning the Toy Group (also known as lap […]
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Bring a kitten (or two) home for the holidays
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is exploding with kittens. The shelter is seeking forever homes for the dozens of kittens they have available for adoption, and to help match these adorable felines with loving homes, they have announced a BOGO (or, adopt a kitten, take home a second kitten with no adoption fee) […]
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Helping local pets
Daigan Gunzinger of Turner holds Gus, a dog waiting to be adopted at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston. Gunzinger, a fourth-grader at Turner Elementary School, presented the shelter with the donations from his 10th birthday. He asked for donations for pets in lieu of birthday gifts, and party guests generously donated pet food and treats […]
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Explore the reasons to purchase pet insurance
When it comes to their pets, many pet owners will go to great lengths to ensure the comfort, happiness and health of their animal companions. Advances in veterinary care have helped pets live longer and healthier lives than ever before. Advances in pet health care can prolong pets’ lives, but that can sometimes come at […]
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Safety first when traveling with pets
Pets’ love is unconditional, so it’s no wonder that pet parents want to keep their beloved animals by their side as much as possible. Pet owners whose pets spend ample time in the car should brush up on some safety precautions to ensure the roadways are safe for all travelers, including those covered in fur. […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter Pets of the Week are social, seek families
FARMINGTON — Bandit and Hestia are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The Dog of the Week, Bandit, is a 1½-year-old male Lab mix. Bandit is great with kids and cats, and would love to meet your dog — if you already have one — to see if everyone can […]
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Getting a dog might just save your life
Having a dog can bring a lot of love into your life. It could also make it last a little longer. A group of academics from Uppsala University in Sweden analyzed the health records of 3.4 million people in that northern European country, where databases contain detailed information on most everyone’s hospitalizations, medical history and […]
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Oscar is a cat of the world, but he didn't enjoy flying
NEW YORK — Oscar is a cat of the world. He has his own Instagram account, @Oskibabi , along with high-tech toys like a remote-controlled centipede. But there’s one aspect of modern life Oscar doesn’t like: flying. Rather than leave Oscar home in New York while I spent 10 days in Phoenix, I decided to […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter introduces Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Stormy and Mr. Peebles are Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The Dog of the Week, Stormy, is a 2-year-old female, DNA tested to be an American Staffordshire, Golden and Labrador Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier Mix. Stormy is discerning about her companions. She likes to be the queen bee and […]
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Parishioners help pets
The children of St. Michael’s Church, Pleasant Street, Auburn, are showing the food and treats parishioners have collected for the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Pictured in front are Harrison Ross and Madison Parker and in back from left are Outreach Coordinator Joyce Baker, James Robinson, Gwendolyn Lacombe and Avery MacKenzie.