STRONG — Franklin County Animal Shelter will hold a rabies vacination clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Strong Fire Department. Owners should bring their pet’s current rabies certificate to qualify for a three-year rabies vaccine. The event is open to anyone regardless of residence. Rabies vaccines will cost $10 each; […]
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Baby Basil, Reese Pets of the Week at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week are Baby Basil and Reese. Baby Basil, Dog of the Week, is a 3-year-old dog of unconfirmed breeding, and is good with cats, but not small children. Baby Basil is food aggressive and still needs some training. He recently had an operation on his back […]
Franklin County Animal Shelter features energetic youngsters as Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Grimm and Spaz are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Grimm, the Dog of the Week, is a wiggly and playful 1- to 3-year-old male of unknown breeding in need of a fur-ever owner to keep him busy and active. Grimm does well with other dogs, but is […]
Birthday party brings donations to Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Nine-year-old Maggie Noles invited classmates at her school, Smart Fun Learning Adventures, and other friends, to join her at the No Parents Allowed Clubhouse to celebrate her birthday. Noles designed her own invitations and asked, in lieu of presents for herself, that friends bring donations for the Franklin County Animal Shelter. She began […]
Rangeley holds first annual Best Dog On Earth Day
Rangeley saw more than 50 walkers and their dogs during the Best Dog on Earth Day. RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness held the first annual Best Dog on Earth Day event, a celebration of dogs and Earth Day recently. The cold, damp weather could not dampen the spirits […]
Tommy’s Feral Felines hosts bake sale, bottle drive, May 12-13
LEWISTON — Tommy’s Feline Feral Friends is hosting its Spring Fling bake sale and bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13, in front of Chapter 11, 707 Main St. Baked goods are being accepted for the event. Donations of empty bottles will also be accepted during that […]
McConaughey gives birthday donations to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Logan McConaughey of Auburn presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on April 12 in Lewiston with the donations from his 14th birthday. Logan, an eighth-grade student at the Auburn Middle School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests generously donated pet food, hay, blankets, towels and pet supplies to […]
Birthday donations to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
Abby Whitmore of Auburn presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston with the donations from her ninth birthday on April 10. Whitmore, a student at the Fairview Elementary School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests generously donated pet food, treats, toys, paper towels and other pet supplies […]
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 […]
Dog show to be featured at Canton’s Spring Fling
CANTON — The town’s Recreation Department will throw a Spring Fling from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29,at the ball field. The event is free and features a dog show. Registration begins at 11 a.m.; the show at 12:30 p.m. Dog show categories include: • Best costume • Best trick • Owner/pooch look-alike […]