14 hours ago

Pet safety in a disaster

We hope everyone has had the chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful summer days that we have had. The days have been long and warm with spectacular sunsets to marvel at.

20 hours ago

Pet Talk (week of August 15, 2018)

Summertime, Dog Days, kitten season, or whatever you call it, this summer has been busy. There has been lots to do, so I am behind with our newsletter.

2 days ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue Pet of the Week (week of August 15, 2018)

Martha Stewart is a beautiful former feral spayed female cat currently living at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Adoption Center.

1 week ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – week of August 8, 2018

I would like to thank everyone who came out and bought a pie to help towards Lucky's vet bills.

1 week ago

Safe pooch paddling

During these long hot days of summer, to some of us, there is nothing better than cooling off by taking a dip in the pool or lake. Many dog owners know that this is a simple pleasure for our pets as well. With so many days reaching well into the 80’s, a cool water romp is always welcome.

3 weeks ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary (week of July 25, 2018)

A few weeks ago we took in a small orange and white kitten. He is what we call a “Manx,” meaning he has no tail

3 weeks ago

How to recognize an emergency

As a pet owner, we all want to enjoy our four-legged family members, keeping them as healthy and as happy (and as spoiled) as possible. There are times when we are all “under the weather” and experiencing head colds and not feeling well, including our pets.

4 weeks ago

The scoop on cat whiskers

Of all the enchanting features of felines, few are as fascinating as their impressive whiskers.

4 weeks ago

HHPR Pet of the Week (week of July 18, 2018)

Waldo is a handsome neutered male cat living at a Halfway Home Pet Rescue foster home.

1 month ago

HHPR Pet of the week (week of July 11, 2018)

Donnie is a 3- to 4-year-old neutered short-hair tuxedo male cat who is living at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Adoption Center waiting for his forever home.

1 month ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary (week of July 11, 2018)

Moose went to the vet yesterday and sadly he did not return back home.

1 month ago

Cool dogs better than hot dogs

My temperature gauge is reading 95 degrees. This past week we have been enjoying (at least some of us are….) the long, warm days.

1 month ago

Pet Talk – week of July 4, 2018

I was just looking over our newsletter. Lots of facts, message from the board, pics of adoptable pets and dates to remember. You can look for our newsletters at various businesses around Houlton.

1 month ago

‘De-skunking’ your dog

The smell is undeniable: If a skunk has sprayed your dog, you know what has happened.

1 month ago

HHPR Pet of the Week (week of July 4, 2018)

Susan is a young adult tortoiseshell mix female now residing at a Halfway Home Pet Rescue foster home.

2 months ago

Kindness abounds

As a board member I help with fundraisers, weekly articles and secretarial duties, so I am not physically “at” the shelter on a regular basis.

2 months ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – week of June 27, 2018

As many of you know we have been given permission to trap stray cats at the trailer park across the street from the sanctuary.

2 months ago

HHPR Pet of the week (week of June 27, 2018)

Halfway Home Pet Rescue celebrates feral friendships this week, reminding readers that several formerly feral cats are now ready for adoption into a new permanent home