By Christine Cowett Robinson
Special to the Aroostook Republican
Thanks to a very generous donation from the Presque Isle Rotary Club, we were able to hire Gervais Fence & Guardrail to come to the shelter and put all new doors on our dog kennels. Our old doors were a mess; we had patched them so many times, there was nothing left to patch. Now we have beautiful new doors that are very safe and secure. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the help of Presque Isle Rotary. That amount of money is very difficult to raise with bake sales and craft fairs. We trust now that no dog will escape and that everyone who visits our kennel will be safe. Now that is peace of mind.
I have had a couple of calls about dogs getting sprayed by skunks, so I thought I would again give you the ‘best’ recipe for skunk stink remover.
This is a wash for any pet that has been sprayed by a skunk:
• 1 quart of peroxide;
• 1/4 cup of baking soda; and
• 1 teaspoon of dish soap.
Shampoo in and rinse off.
Do not store, it will explode!
Hunting season is here and it is time to think about keeping our pets safe. It is never a good idea to let your dog roam free, especially during hunting season. Some people put orange collars and vests on their pets.
When walking or hiking in the woods with your pets in the fall and early winter seasons, it is important to take some precautions. Fall is one of the busiest times for wildlife, as many animals are on the move, actively foraging for food and shelter, mating before winter and avoiding hunters. There are several things you can do to keep you, your family and your pets safe and sound:
• Be aware of state hunting and trapping regulations;
• Steer clear of areas where hunting is allowed;
• When walking or hiking in the woods with your family and pets, be sure everybody wears brightly colored outerwear;
• Do not allow your dog to chase deer or other wildlife;
• When walking in areas where hunting is permitted, talk loudly and make noise periodically to alert any hunters of your presence; and
• Know your route and stay on marked trails and pathways.
Keep your pets safe; that is our job as a fur parent.
The Central Aroostook Humane Society will have a booth at Lowe’s Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., we will be bringing animals and have free information. Stop by and visit us; we will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding the shelter and pet ownership.
Don’t forget to help us place “hard to place” animals. Check the cage tags and help us to find homes for the unwanted animals of The County.
If you are looking for a “friend for life,” please consider adopting a pet from the Central Aroostook Humane Society.
Please have your pets spayed or neutered.
