FARMINGTON — Summer is a crowded time of year at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. To adopt out animals, the shelter is offering a $25 donation fee for adult cats through Monday, July 31. The shelter is also seeking donations of scooping cat litter and Purina Cat Chow. This week’s Cat of the Week is […]
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Young American Staffy, elder feline are Pets of the Week at FCAS
FARMINGTON — Katie and Camilla are the Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week. Katie is a 2 to 3-year-old, DNA tested, American Staffordshire Terrier. She is sweet, smart, and highly energetic. Katie is also quite sociable, and would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She has been housed in the […]
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FCAS Pets of the Week: Dog seeking running mate, cat wants restful lap
FARMINGTON — Echo and Maggie are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Dog of the Week Jones is looking for a running buddy. He is 1 to 3 years old of unknown breeding and is a high-energy dog who loves to go. He is very social and enjoys meeting new […]
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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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Animal Welfare Society Cleo Fund offering low-cost spay, neuter services for Oxford County cat owners
WEST KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society, through its Cleo Fund, will offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats belonging to income-qualified residents of Oxford County. Cats will be spayed or neutered, have a wellness exam and receive a rabies vaccine for a $20 co-pay. These veterinary services are offered at a very reduced […]
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Franklin County pets seek 'fur-ever' homes
FARMINGTON — Winston and Black Jack are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Dog of the Week Winston, an unknown breed who is at least 7 years old, is a pretty laid-back, gentle giant with excellent leash manners, and he knows some basic commands. Despite his age, he loves to […]
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Lewiston family asks for return of stolen Christmas presents
LEWISTON — The signs in front of the Hogan Road house simply read, “Would you please bring back our new bikes that we got for Christmas — thank you.” The signs were written and signed by Austin Westleigh, 13, and his 10-year-old sister, Kelsey — both of whom had only a day to enjoy their […]
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Responsible Pet Care seeks homes for shelter animals through holiday video
PARIS — Jessie wants a home to live out her golden years. Gigi wants a big house with a yard. Lynnette wants to live with people who will respect her privacy. All they want for Christmas is a warm, caring home. They are just a few of the 107 kittens and 13 dogs currently sheltered […]
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Farmington animal shelter grant to help families with spay/neuter costs
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter recently received an $8,000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation’s Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund for spay/neuter services and outreach in Franklin County. “Many families want to fix their cat but are just not able to afford the cost of traditional veterinary services,” shelter Director Heidi Jordan said. “We feel very fortunate […]
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Pets find homes during shelter reopening
FARMINGTON — Potential pet owners lined up Thursday outside the Franklin County Animal Shelter to take part in the shelter’s grand reopening adoption special. A total of 72 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies were adopted during the first day of the two-day event, said Erin Miner, shelter volunteer/website coordinator. There were seven cats […]