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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.

Pandemic pets

Not only do pets make us healthier in normal times, in stressful times the benefit of a pandemic puppy (or cat), or other non-human companion, goes even further.

Kitten basic training

Separating kittens from the litter too soon is not good for the kittens and can lead to cat difficulties at they get older.

Signs you have a spoiled dog

Most pet parents spoil their pets in their own way, whether with paw pedicures, extra cuddles or extra treats. And having a spoiled dog isn't necessarily a bad thing -- it's a sign that you love your pet. It only becomes a problem if it starts to affect their health, their behavior or your wallet.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 25, 2021

In this article I would like to talk about some of the kitties who are long term residents at The Ark. Cats who have special needs or health issues are often difficult to ever be placed. It is not because we do not want to place them.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

Pantry helps owners in need feed their pets

Volunteers recently loaded a shipment of pet food and cat litter for the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry.

Winterizing your dog

We winterize our homes. We winterize our cars, and we humans get out our warmer clothes, especially coats, hats and boots. Therefore, it is important we winterize our dogs.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 11, 2021

The Ark Animal Sanctuary is home to approximately 25 feral cats. While these cats sometimes can be a challenge, we love them and The Ark will be their permanent home.

Time to reflect

The new year is a reflective time for those of us who volunteer at the Central Aroostook Humane Society.

Treat your pet

Looking for a fun way to spend some inside quality time with your kids and pets? What better way to keep the kids busy and your pets happy is to make homemade pet treats? These treats are healthy and chances are, you have the ingredients right in your kitchen cabinets.

Pets and the holidays

As the holidays come closer, folks are thinking about what Santa will be bringing children this year. People think of kittens and puppies to give as gifts. But first: Think. This is a lifetime commitment to that pet.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of December 7, 2020

The month of December was supposed to be a huge fundraising effort for The Ark Animal Sanctuary. Once again we find ourselves at a crossroad with this pandemic.

Weird things cats do

Most parents of cats agree that they adore their feline friends because of the weird things cats do.

A faithful supporter

It is with a heavy heart that we learned of the passing of one of our longtime board members. Allen Salo joined our board of directors quite some time ago. He was a past treasurer for the Central Aroostook Humane Society and he brought to the shelter his vast knowledge of financial management.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of November 23, 2020

With another year coming to close we at The Ark are on a fundraising mission. Not knowing what the immediate future holds, and if we are going to go into lock down again, we want to make sure we are in a position to be financially stable.

Pumpkins benefit pets

Pumpkins tend to be a seasonal treat for most of us, finding their way onto our porches, into our pies and lattes and making autumn time festive. However, did you know that pumpkin can also be a tasty and beneficial treat for your pet?

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