Special to the Star-Herald
The Central Aroostook Humane Society will be having a microchip clinic on June 7 starting at 10 a.m.
Have you ever considered having your pet microchipped? Why would you want to? Microchipping your pet is a great way to reunite lost pets with their owners. A small chip, no larger than a grain of rice, is implanted under the skin of your pet. When activated, this chip sends a signal to a scanner when your pet is lost. This identifies the pet owner and you are contacted. Microchips are designed to last the lifetime of a pet. Chips do not need to be replaced and once implanted will remain there and active for the life of your pet. We find, especially with cats, that it is difficult to reunite them with their owners, since many cats do not usually have collars with ID tags. Microchips will increase the likelihood of owners finding their cats. We will be charging $20 for chipping, no appointment necessary, just bring your pet to the shelter on June 7 during our Paws for the Cause walk and you can have your dog washed, vaccinated and microchipped! Cats are welcome too!
For 88 consecutive years, the first week of May has been dedicated to the nation’s furred, feathered and finned friends. And this year is no different. Help the Central Aroostook Humane Society celebrate the 88th annual Be Kind to Animals Week, that celebrates all creatures and is the perfect time to take an active role on behalf of the animals in your community. This is a special week when we can all step back and reflect on the happiness and joy that animals bring into our lives. It is also a time to realize the importance of animals and our responsibility for their care and wellbeing.
In honor of this week, the Central Aroostook Humane Society wants all families to spend more time with their companion animals. Here are a few suggestions for ways to show your appreciation:
• Put a bird feeder in your yard;
• Start recycling to save animal habitats;
• Plant a bush that feeds butterflies;
• Volunteer your time at your local animal shelter;
• Adopt a homeless animal from the humane society;
• Share kindness by teaching the people in your life, especially children, about the importance of being kind to animals;
• Report animal abuse; and/or
• make a donation to your local humane society.
Be Kind to Animals Week is promoted nationally by American Humane. Founded in 1877, American Humane is the nations’ only national organization dedicated to both child and animal protection. For more information on American Humane go to www.americanhumane.org
There are many kind things you can do to make the animals at the Central Aroostook Humane Society lives better. You can donate your time; donate items such as bleach, paper towels, laundry detergent, blankets, bath towels, dog dishes, litter, leashes, collars and toys; or you could donate money specifically to pay for a spay or neuter.
If you are looking for a friend for life, take a look at the Central Aroostook Humane Society, we are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., give us a call at 764-3441 or check us out online at www.petfinder.com.
Please be part of the solution and have your pet spayed or neutered.
