2 days ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of February 13, 2019

I thought I would tell you a little bit about the people behind the scenes. The ones who are the backbone of the Ark -- the ones who work so hard and care for all of our animals.

7 days ago

Calling young artists, writers

To help the Central Aroostook Humane Society celebrate February’s World Spay Day, the Central Aroostook Humane Society invites local youth to join in a fun coloring contest for kids and an essay competition for teens.

2 weeks ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue Pet of the Week (week of February 6, 2019)

Halfway Home Pet Rescue is searching for a special family for these three feline siblings, from left, Simon, Sandra and Samson

2 weeks ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of February 6, 2019

A few weeks ago we were asked to help with a dog named Elliot. Elliot was purchased out of Missouri to be a stud for a breeder here in the southern part of Maine. Elliot is 11 months old and is a Bernese Mountain Dog.

2 weeks ago

What’s your dog’s personality type?

I got a new magazine, “How Dogs Think,” for Christmas and have been reading some really interesting facts. I have always been interested in anything about dogs; I absolutely love these four-legged creatures.

3 weeks ago

Responsibility matters

Statistics according to the Humane Society of the United States: One female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in six years’ time.

4 weeks ago

Adopting? Have a little patience

Pets come to us for a variety of reasons, but the most important thing is that they have safe place with us for as long as it takes for their new family to come along.

4 weeks ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary (week of January 18, 2019)

A few weeks ago we were contacted by a lady named Sharyn and she was very concerned about a stray that was living outside her home. Sharyn was looking for some advice on how to help care for the cat.

1 month ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue Pet of the Week (week of January 16, 2019)

Marco, a 5-month-old male kitten, will soon be ready for adoption at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue.

1 month ago

Winter exercise for dogs

Winter is certainly here.

1 month ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue Pet of the Week (week of January 9, 2019)

Precious is a wide-eyed, curious bundle of energy living at a Halfway Home Pet Rescue foster home.

2 months ago

Becoming your dog’s health advocate

The Central Aroostook Kennel Club will hold a half-day canine health learning opportunity with Gina Snow, LVT.

2 months ago

Grateful for support

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

2 months ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue (week of December 26, 2018)

Bandit is a spayed female who was residing at Halfway Home Pet Rescue and has now found her dream home just before the holiday season.

2 months ago

Giving a pet? Think twice

Every year thousands of unwanted pets are returned, given away or abandoned to their fates. Some of these pets were gifts for birthdays, Christmas or other occasions. We have shared this information in the past, but we feel it is worth repeating.

2 months ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue Pet of the Week (week of December 19, 2018)

Sierra is a 2-year old, spayed female short-haired calico cat currently residing at the Halfway Home Adoption Center in Caribou.

2 months ago

Halfway Home Pet Rescue pet of the week – December 12, 2018

Donnie is a very special neutered male cat residing at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue.

2 months ago

Interesting new fundraiser raises big money

On the Friday following Thanksgiving, members of CrossFit Presque Isle took on a burpee challenge that raised more than $2,000 for the shelter.