Think having a baby is rough? Just try bringing home a new puppy. All babies need is a couple of diaper changes, a few feedings and a burping session once in a while. But puppies? They need way more attention, particularly if you consider all the playing, the outdoor walks in the rain, the house […]
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Rabies vaccination clinic in Canton
CANTON — A rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Canton Town Office. Vaccinations will be $10 each animal. Turner Veterinary Service will staff the clinic.
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Mr. Drew and His Animals to visit Auburn Public Library
The Auburn Public Library will host Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. Those attending will learn about animal rehabilitation and all about a variety of different animals. It is a free family-friendly program with live animals, like Creature, an Argentine Black and White Tegu pictured here with Desjardins. FMI: […]
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Holiday season and pets: MDACF offers tips to pet owners
AUGUSTA — The holiday season can be an exciting, active time for Maine families and their pets. State officials have offered some helpful tips for pet owners and those expanding their families to include new pets. The pointers aim to help avoid stressful visits to the veterinary emergency room. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation […]
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Eighth-grader's service project helps pets
Isabella Gendron holds Shep, a cat awaiting adoption at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. Gendron, an eighth-grader at St. Dominic’s Academy in Auburn, presented GAHS with the donations from her community service project, a component of the Miss Holly Pageant held in Kennebunk. She organized the donation drive to collect pet […]
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Pets of the Week enjoy kayaking, climbing cat trees
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter Pets of the Week are Penny and Osiris. Penny, the Dog of the Week, is 8 years old and is a DNA-tested and is a Jack Russell Terrier. Penny is a high-energy girl who shows no sign of slowing down with age. She enjoys riding in cars, kayaking (she […]
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Horses Across Maine to meet
OXFORD — Horses Across Maine holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the American Legion on King Street. The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through a 280-mile ride across Maine. The organization seeks new members, including local equestrian organizations. All are welcome. FMI: facebook.com/horsesacrossmaine/, horsesacrossmaine.weebly.com/. […]
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Cannabis-infused dog munchies planned by Canadian pot grower
Turns out, this bud isn’t just for you. True Leaf Medicine International Ltd., a small Canadian company operating in the country’s fast-emerging marijuana industry, plans to sell dog chews containing cannabis extracts. True Leaf already makes hemp-seed infused products for dogs to ease joint pain, anxiety and inflammation. It intends to raise C$10 million ($7.8 […]
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Coastal shelters seeking holiday homes in annual adoption event
BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society of Brunswick and Lincoln County Animal Shelter of Edgecomb will again have the annual Home for the Holidays special adoption event on Saturday, Dec. 16, at both of their locations, 30 Range Road in Brunswick and 27 Atlantic Highway in Edgecomb. The event will feature dozens of puppies, kittens, […]
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Saving allowance for pets
Ella Purcell of Auburn holds Lucy, who is awaiting adoption at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston. Purcell, a third-grader at Park Avenue Elementary School donated $26 to shelter, which she saved up from her allowance to help with the care of the thousands of unwanted pets the Humane Society helps each year. FMI: 207-783-2311, […]