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Franklin County Animal Shelter offers adoption fee discount to ease overcrowding
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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Alley Cats LA looking for yard sale donations
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and Alley Cats LA will be accepting donations for their annual yard sale, scheduled to take place at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society from 8 a..m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. All donated items must be in salable and clean condition and delivered to the shelter between […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter Pets of the Week are well-mannered on leash, affectionate
FARMINGTON — Angela and Alicia are the Pets of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Dog of the Week, Angela, is a 5-year-old dog of unconfirmed breed wholoves rump scratches and belly rubs. Angela could use to lose a little weight, so an owner who would take her on long walks would suit […]
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Want healthier kids? Get a pet
If youngsters have been eyeing fuzzy kittens or boisterous puppies at nearby shelters or pet stores, parents may want to give in to those cries for a family pet. Pets are added responsibilities, but the health benefits associated with pet ownership may be well worth the investment of time and effort. Caring for a pet […]
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Can animals suffer from PTSD?
In the early hours of the last day of May, one of the hugest explosions ever to shake Afghanistan resounded across the capital city of Kabul. The impact of the tanker truck bombing, an insurgent attack that claimed more than 150 lives and injured at least 700 others, was felt several miles away. The explosion […]
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End-of-life choices for beloved pets
End-of-life decisions are not something many pet owners think about when welcoming new pets into their homes. But time sneaks up on pets just like it can for their owners, and pet owners must inevitably consider end-of-life options for their pets. PetMD states that small dogs tend to live longer than their larger counterparts, and […]