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Keeping a cool dog

As I write this on Monday, the forecast for today is for 92 degrees. Granted, that is somewhat unusual, especially in northern Maine, but some of us love it, some of us not so much.

A smashing success

May 19 will definitely go down as the day of the most successful fundraiser in the history of the Central Aroostook Humane Society.

A special fundraiser and summer fun

We’ve been chosen -- the Central Aroostook Humane Society has the honor of being selected for Jordan’s Way Fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Raising puppies

Puppies, like human children, are vulnerable. Their development and growth depends on how they are treated early on and human behaviors can influence their responses into adulthood.

Feral cats have all too common stories

The Ark is home to approximately 30 feral cats. Each one has their own personality and their own story. Many of the stories are heartbreaking.

Thoughts on adoption

We want to take this opportunity to say how wonderful it was, after a year, to finally to be out in the public. Our booth at the Spring Trash & Treasure Sale proved to be the one of our best ever weekends at The Forum.

Who’s your boss?

Just a reminder that the Central Aroostook Humane Society will have a booth set up at the Spring Trash & Treasure Sale this weekend, May 1 and 2. Stop by and say hello and check out the wonderful treats that we will be selling.

Behind the barking

Dogs bark to communicate with each other and with their owners, but sometimes all that barking can get out of hand. Constant barking can fray a family’s nerves and create turmoil in a neighborhood.

Interview with the dog

Some good news to share is the fact that we will be set up at the spring Trash & Treasure Show at The Forum on May 1 and 2. It has been well over a year since we have been able to do any fundraisers for the Central Aroostook Humane Society.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week April 12, 2021

All too often we at the Ark Animal Sanctuary receive phone calls looking for kittens or specific types of cats like Siamese, rag dolls or Persians. Some people actually are very specific like it has to be a female, orange, long hair and not over one-year old.

Shy or fearful cats

It’s not uncommon for cats to be scared of people they don’t know. They may be affectionate and calm with their family but fearful when other people visit. There are several reasons for this behavior.

Chocolate or stuffed?

This time of year, we always try to do a simple reminder as there are thoughts of Easter eggs and especially Easter bunnies. What is the best decision for your family -- a real bunny, stuffed bunny or, better yet, a chocolate bunny?

Fun pet facts

It’s always fun to discover interesting facts about the pets we love. These and other fun tidbits can be found on animalplanet.com.

Kittens and kids

They've been begging. Pleading. Even making promises you know they won't keep, including vows to clean up their rooms every day for an entire year. Your kids would say just about anything to get you to agree to get a kitten.

Sammy’s guardian angels

Sammy (AKA Sabath) came to The Central Aroostook Humane Society as being surrendered through Animal Welfare Service as the owners just could no longer care for him and his sister.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of February 22, 2021

Recently we took two cats to the vet: Jake, who had to have a CT scan, biopsy and dental, and Claire, who was spayed, tested and had a full panel of blood work. They needed this medical attention in order to correct health issues and to eliminate pain.

Clinic helps community

It was wonderful to see a free spay and neuter clinic in Caribou a few weeks ago. Dr. Beth Sperry from Portland, with four experienced helpers, arrived to do a four-day cat clinic.

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