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How dogs communicate with us

ave you ever been around your dog and wondered what she is thinking or feeling? Surely you have caught your canine doing something bizarre that has made you question his or her mental status. Even the position that your dog sleeps in means something.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of December 8, 2021

This past week we received a phone call about a cat spotted pretty much out in the middle of nowhere. The girl asked if we could take it if she could catch it. We agreed.

Weighing in

All of us at the Central Aroostook Humane Society hope that you had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. One change in shelter hours: just for the month of December, we will be closed Thursdays for training purposes.

Giving thanks

November should be a reflective time for all of us. Giving thanks is a large part of who we are and what is truly important in each of our lives.

Mysterious language of cats, part two

I promised you that I would have a part two to the mysterious language of cats. Here are a few more facts from ourfunnylittlesite.com by Abigail P. that might help you in understanding the “language” of your furry feline.

Spay and neuter clinic helped many families

The mysterious language of cats

The secret language of cats stretches far further than “meow.” From ear twitches to slow blinks, cats have special ways of communicating that you have to be either a cat expert or a cat owner to understand.

Dog behaviors

Many dog owners will testify that their dogs understand them better than anyone else. They seem to know when we're sad, when we need them to stay close by, when our energies are high -- and when they're at their lowest.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of October 25, 2021

Every now and then you meet a cat that makes a lasting impression on your heart. This was the case a few weeks ago with a handsome cat named Max.

Saying goodbye

When one is familiar with the Central Aroostook Humane Society, the name Sharon Brown comes to mind.

A new family member

The Central Aroostook Humane Society has many beautiful cats in all colors and sizes, and all need a wonderful loving home.

A dog’s prayer

When you are adopting a pet, take the time to meet the scared ones, the shy ones, the ones that don’t stick out to you. Take the time to see the ones that hide under their bed, blanket or litter pan … the ones that hiss, the ones that bark, the ones that cower, shake and cry and look at you with confusion.

A dog’s five senses

Dogs have incredible senses; they can hear any little noise and can smell from a mile away. People talk about opening a wrapper on a piece of cheese; you can’t hear a thing when you open it, but your furry pal sure can and comes running.

Teach your children well

It is so important for young children to learn about being kind, having empathy and showing compassion for our four-legged friends. It starts at home and it should start at a very early age. Loving and carry for pets is a commitment for the life of the pet, not for a few weeks or months until the novelty of a new pet wears off.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 22, 2021

A few weeks ago, we received a phone call from a lady who had just trapped a kitten. When we arrived to get it we noticed that she had an injury to her hind end and to make matters worse she had maggots eating away at her flesh. The kitten was also feral.

‘Toast’ is on hold

Right about now all the Central Aroostook Humane Society board members would be soliciting sponsors, auction items, gathering merchandise, making calls, sending letters and preparing for our biggest fundraiser of the year: the Toast to the Animals.

Funding means cat clinics will continue

A local cat rescue organization will continue its mission to provide feline spay or neuter surgery and meet the needs of pet owners in Aroostook County, thanks to $52,000 in grant funding.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Dixie

Calling all tuxedo cat lovers: Dixie is your chick. This endearing and gorgeous cat has “thumbs” and long whiskers.

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