3 hours 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.

1 day 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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 weeks 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.  

3 weeks ago

Is your pet lost?

It seems like there have been so many missing pets over the past few months.  We are happy that folks will utilize the Facebook page of the Central Aroostook Humane Society to send us a photo, description, area lost and contact information. 

3 weeks ago

Annie’s antics: solving pet perils

There are many perils for inquisitive dogs in our homes, and we don't even realize it sometimes until disaster strikes.  Hopefully a few situations I have had and probably will continue to have with our dog will help you avoid some problems and dangers.   

4 weeks ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of July 29

We wanted to give you an update on Luke and Lydia -- the two black kittens that were so sick.  Lydia has made a full recovery, but one of her eyes has a small scar. Other than that her vision is good.

1 month ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue: Austin

Austin is a long-haired 4-week old male kitten living at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou along with two of his siblings.

1 month ago

Dogs and loyalty

Your dog is truly your best friend -- and for most of us, our most loyal friend.

1 month ago

Feline thyroid disease

Hello to all. Summer is finally here in Aroostook County, and it has been a hot one.  Hope you all are keeping your fur babies in out of the heat. Mine are happy being inside with the air conditioner going.

1 month ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of July 15, 2019

Last Saturday we took in two tiny black kittens that were about 9 weeks old. The kittens were found on the Foxcroft Road, and while we don't know the whole story, their circumstances are very questionable. 

1 month ago

Animal shelter numbers decrease in some areas, but not others

Two months ago, Karen Hayes of Houlton decided she wanted a new cat.

2 months ago

Plea for abandoned kittens

This has been an unusually busy week for Halfway Home Pet Rescue, and unfortunately a very unhappy week as kittens have been discovered abandoned on some country roads.

2 months ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of July 1, 2019

The warm weather has finally arrived! The cats at the sanctuary are loving their outdoor cat pens and the days lying around basking in the sunshine and fresh air.

2 months ago

Just six minutes

Pet owners must be aware of the dangers of leaving a pet unattended in a vehicle. Even though our “summer” has barely seen a few days in the 70s, this is such important information. It takes just six minutes for a dog to die in a hot car.

2 months ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue: Chill

Chill is a 10-month-old silver and white shorthair female living at a Halfway Home Pet Rescue foster home.

2 months ago

Thunderstorm phobia is real

Cuddled up on my couch last night with my kitty Willie in my lap, I could hear the distant rumblings of an approaching thunderstorm -- the first one of the season, and fortunately it wasn’t too bad.