Pets

4 months ago

A Christmas miracle?

Well, it all started when my friend Christine took her two cats to the Caribou vet’s office back the end of August. Unfortunately, a mishap with her cat carrier resulted in one of the kitties, Malcolm, darting off into the woods. 

4 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Hobo

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Hobo, a handsome 4- to 5-year-old light gray tiger cat with soft fur, soulful eyes and a heart full of love.

4 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Chip

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Chip, a stunning 2-year-old gray tiger with gorgeous green eyes. This handsome guy is a sweetheart.

5 months ago

Weird things cats do & why we love them

By Gloria J. Towle, Special to the County Most parents of cats agree that they adore their feline friends because of the weird things cats do. The unpredictability of funny cat behavior livens up any household, but what you see as silly and entertaining is just them following their instincts. They tolerate and incorporate people […]

5 months ago

Healing from pet loss during the holidays

This past week my very dear friend, Nancy, had to say goodbye to her cat of 20 years.  She said that Lily had been her pillow and lap warmer for so long and had lived a wonderful life of luxury. 

5 months ago

Here’s how you can help stray animals this winter

Animal lovers can assist feral and stray cats during the winter months when a warm shelter, food and water resources are difficult if not impossible to find, said Halfway Home Pet Rescue of Caribou.

5 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Copper

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Copper. If you’ve ever dreamed of having a cat who truly adores you, Copper is your boy.

5 months ago

Central Aroostook Kennel Club donates bench

Presque Isle’s dog park, part of Peace Park on Central Drive, has a new bench for pet owners to enjoy while their dogs run freely in an enclosed area.  

5 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Callie

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Callie, an 11-month-old beauty. She’s past the wild kitten chaos but still full of youthful charm, curiosity and playful energy.