Pets

10 years ago

Common sense for winter pet care

Common sense for winter pet care PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gloria Towle     One thing that I am grateful for is the wonderfully mild winter we have been having! I’m sad for the lack of snow for those that enjoy sledding and skiing, but when the temperatures are […]

10 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary

We thought that everyone would like an update on Keith, our FIV (AIDS) kitty. A few years back many of you might remember the fundraiser called Kit Kat cakes for Keith. We sold cakes in order to raise enough money for Keith to have dental surgery. The cost of the surgery was approximately $2,000, and thanks to you all we were able to raise that money in a few short weeks.

10 years ago

How you can help rescued dogs

How you can help rescued dogs  PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society Gail Wieder     Have you ever rescued a dog? To me, this is the best dog to have. They need a home and have so much love to give. I have rescued several dogs over the years and every […]

10 years ago

A colorful challenge for World Spay Day

By Gloria J. Towle In honor of World Spay Day, which is Tuesday, Feb. 23, we have a fun challenge for the kids. A coloring contest is taking place right now and all entries must be dropped off or mailed to the shelter at 26 Cross St. Presque Isle by Feb. 26.

10 years ago

Your generosity keeps us going

Your generosity keeps us going  PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society  By Carolyn Cheney     The purpose of this article is to thank all who assist us in keeping the Central Aroostook Humane Society shelter going and taking the best care of the animals for which we are entrusted. Although we […]

10 years ago

Despite recent cases in local news, animal abuse cases not on rise in County

Despite recent cases in local news, animal abuse cases not on rise in County By Jen LyndsStaff Writer     CARIBOU — Despite the recent case of a Van Buren couple charged with allegedly abandoning cats in the freezing cold and a group of young people reportedly intentionally running over a wild turkey in Caribou, police […]

10 years ago

The fat cat

The fat cat PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gail Wieder     Winter is here and we have had some really cold days. Hope you are all staying warm and cozy, and are bringing your fur babies in out of the cold. If it is too cold for you, it […]

10 years ago

Success Story

Contributed photo   Kiwi, a shorthaired female, ventured to southern Maine with nine other cats last Thursday, and by Friday afternoon she had found her forever home. The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Hart of Cumberland and Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk have partnered with Halfway Home Pet Rescue to help find good homes […]

10 years ago

Van Buren couple welcomes cats rescued from Florida

    PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — In the past few years, by the time late January rolled around, the Central Aroostook Humane Society typically would have 100 or more cats at the shelter, all in need of a good home.