Maine rescue leaders say it’s raining cats and cats, with shelters full and colonies growing

Trap, neuter and release programs are trying to keep up with growing feline colonies, while shelters are nearing or at capacity for cats and kittens.

Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap

A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.

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Despite concerns as temperatures plummeted last weekend, officials say Norridgewock dogs are fine

Town officials have expressed concern for more than 40 dogs kept outside a Depot Street house, most of them living outside, but the officials say the animals appear to be in good health and had "legally adequate" shelter when temperatures plummeted to about minus 20 degrees.

Pet owners sue Idexx over ‘anticompetitive scheme’ to sell diagnostic tests

The class-action lawsuit accuses the Westbrook maker of animal-health products of locking veterinarians into predatory contracts that inflate prices that are passed on to their clients.

On eve of potential sale, Maine’s largest public company is fending off lawsuits

The possible $35 million settlement of a 2019 suit against Covetrus Inc. comes as shareholders will decide Tuesday whether to sell the veterinary technology and services company to a pair of private investment firms.

Clock is ticking for future of Maine’s largest public company

Covetrus could be sold and taken private if shareholders approve a $4 billion deal on Oct. 11.