1 day ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of October 21, 2019

At the Ark there is a cat named Luther. He is a big black cat who also happens to be very feral. Luther has been with us for a few years and came in with a few other cats that we took from a feral cat colony.

3 weeks ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue – Samantha and Missy

These two elderly sisters, Samantha and Missy, came to Halfway Home Pet Rescue because their owner, due to serious health issues, could no longer keep them.

3 weeks ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of October 2, 2019

I have thought a lot about the article that you are about to read to ensure I pick the right words and to  try not to judge people. While I realize we are human and everyone makes mistakes, I also realize that every day we make decisions that can change the course of someone's life.  

3 weeks ago

Tips for a happy indoor cat

We have had indoor cats for close to 17 years. Even though we lost our sweet Annie back in March, Willie is still going strong and continues to be an indoor cat. 

4 weeks ago

Save the date to toast the animals

We are getting excited and we’ve set the date. The Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center has teamed up with the Central Aroostook Humane Society once again to put on the 10th Annual Toast to the Animals, our beer and wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser. 

4 weeks ago

Toxic algae and your pet

We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth last weekend at the Trash & Treasure Show at The Forum. It is always wonderful to visit with folks who have adopted their pet from us and hear the happy ending stories that they love to share.

1 month ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 16, 2019

Every animal that passes through our door has a story.  Many are heartbreaking and all are sad. Surrendered because they are no longer wanted or because the family is moving. Some surrender them because they have had a baby, while others just drop them off on the road side somewhere. 

2 months ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 9

At the Ark there is a cat named Twin. Twin is not your ordinary cat. If I had to guess, I would say he is at least 10 years old or more. Twin came to The Ark many years ago, actually before the fire. He was brought in with a cat named Bobbi. Bobbi was a social butterfly, while Twin was very timid and shy.

2 months ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue Adoption Center pet of the week – KitKat

KitKat is a 10-month-old orange short-haired female cat living at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Adoption Center. 

2 months ago

The true costs of owning a pet

An apple a day may or may not actually keep the doctor away, but what about an animal a day? Now, that's a different story. 

2 months ago

Pet rescue volunteers receive direct care training

Direct cat care volunteers of the Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou recently met for additional training on adoption center policies and procedures. 

2 months ago

A shelter cat’s life

It is rare that we have an overabundance of “empty” cat cages, but we have thankfully seen a decline in the number of cats coming through our doors. 

2 months ago

HHPR Pet of the Week (Week of August 28, 2019)

Tango is a 4-month old black-and-white feral kitten living at a Halfway Home Pet Rescue foster home.

2 months ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of August 28

I would like to discuss our adoption process in greater detail.  Everyone that adopts from us has to fill out a pre-adopt and be approved.

2 months ago

Presque Isle business is all about pets on Aug. 24

Animal adoption opportunities, a pet supply drive and more are on tap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Tractor Supply in Presque Isle.

2 months ago

‘EPPIE-Do’

“What’s an Eppie do? whatever she wants to!”  This is a little ditty we always said to our furbaby Eppie.  She was the best dog ever, the kindest dog and so well behaved.  I would like to tell you a little about her life as a Wieder.

2 months ago

HHPR seeks owner of lost calico cat

This calico long-hair female, nicknamed “Daisy” by Halfway Home Pet Rescue volunteers, was found on the Jemtland Road in New Sweden and needed immediate medical help.

2 months ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of August 14

About a week ago we received a phone call from a lady about a stray cat that had been hanging around her house. Unfortunately it was a Saturday and no one answered the phone at the place where her town contracted, and the animal control officer was unavailable.