Have you heard? On the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m., the Central Aroostook Humane Society will be having “Story Time with the Animals” right at the shelter.
We are located at 26 Cross St. in Presque Isle, and if you need directions, please give the shelter a call at 764-3441. We will offer an entertaining animal story, a small snack and a chance to meet the animals. This is FREE! We hope to offer advice and tips on dog bite prevention, responsible pet ownership and pet care. We also hope to be able to offer parents and children a glimpse into a day at the shelter. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please join us, starting this Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.!
Winter is here. We may have felt some relief with all of the warm weather, but this week is supposed to be dangerously chilly. I beg you to bring your animals inside. If that is not possible, bed them down in a draft-free place with plenty of straw. If you don’t have straw, warm, clean, dry blankets will do.
Did you know that animals can suffer from hypothermia and frostbite just like people? It is true, frostbite in dogs mostly occurs in the ears, tail, and feet, and the most animals prone to frostbite are the very young, debilitated or old animals. Some of the signs of frostbite are flushed or reddened tissue, turning to white or grayish tissue. Prompt veterinary attention is needed! This is the time of year that cats come to the shelter with frostbitten ears, the tissue dies and the ends of the ears fall off. Ouch! Signs of hypothermia are low body temperature, shivering and/or weakness.
If you see an animal outside with what you feel is inadequate shelter from the cold, don’t turn away, report it to your local law enforcement. They will investigate and be sure that if there is a problem, it is remedied. The animals have no voice, it is up to us to be sure they are well cared for and protected.
If you are looking for a friend for life, please visit the Central Aroostook Humane Society.
We are open from 10 a.m.until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or visit us on line at www.centralaroostookhumanesociety.org.
Please have your pets spayed or neutered.
