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 […]
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Dogs and water safety
Dogs have solidified their places in many families. Nowadays, more and more dogs accompany their pet parents on trips to the store, vacations and various recreational pursuits — including trips to the beach or the backyard pool. Many people assume all dogs can swim and swim well. But WebMD advises that not all dogs are […]
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When a parrot is held hostage or cats go MIA, this pet detective is on the case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — More than 20 years ago, “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” descended on movie theaters, with Jim Carrey portraying the cartoonish, wisecracking south Florida private investigator specializing in finding missing animals. A couple of Thursdays ago, Jamie Katz, a decidedly serious-minded south Florida private investigator specializing in finding missing animals, sat in her […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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First responders save pets with oxygen masks, CPR. But doing so can be illegal.
First responders often save pets with oxygen masks and CPR. But doing so can be illegal. The cat wasn’t breathing when firefighters with the Pikesville, Maryland, Volunteer Fire Company pulled it out of a raging apartment blaze earlier this year. So medics strapped on a special pet-sized oxygen mask, got the kitty inhaling and exhaling […]
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Hotels that offer over-the-top amenities — for your pets
On a recent trip to Huntington Beach, California, Jen Reeder chose a hotel for one very specific reason: the room-service menu. For dogs. “It was called a ‘Yappy Hour’ menu,” says Reeder, who is president of the Dog Writers Association of America and frequently travels with her dog, Rio, a 6-year-old Labrador retriever mix. She […]
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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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Her birthday presents
Ava Pablo of Auburn recently presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations from her 10th birthday. Pablo, a student at the East Auburn Community School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests donated pet food, treats, toys, collars and cleaning supplies to help with the care of the […]
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People are breeding bunnies with flat faces — and possibly terrible health
Among the most popular dog breeds in the United States are bulldogs and French bulldogs. In 2016, the American Kennel Club announced this week, bulldogs were the fourth most registered breed, and Frenchies came in sixth. (Labrador retrievers, as usual, topped the list.) Bulldogs’ big eyes and large heads give them an endearing, almost babylike […]