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What dogs want you to know

Last week’s article focused on cats, but we thought it would be fun to share what the dogs may be thinking.

Pet Talk – Week of May 4, 2020

In my last article, we started looking into the issue of who is smarter, dogs or cats. Unfortunately, the scientific community was unable to give us a definitive answer.

What cats want you to know

I got a few chuckles out of a recent Reader’s Digest article by Krista Carothers and Jen McCaffery that said science continues to uncover your animal’s most fascinating secrets. This week let’s focus on some feline behaviors, and check out the dogs next week.

Pets and COVID-19

The Central Aroostook Humane Society would like to update the public about some changes in our operations that have been implemented regarding coronavirus and COVID-19.

Four steps to a healthy dog

Are you one of those people who have or have had an overweight dog? I think we all have had that problem at some time or other -- too many treats, too many table scraps.

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?

Pet Talk – Week of April 1, 2020

In the past, the Houlton Humane Society has received calls from people ranging from asking for medical advice, wanting emergency medical care for their pet, reporting a stray domestic animal wandering around their neighborhood, and reporting cases of animal abuse.

Is it kitten time?

Bringing a new kitten into your home is exciting, whether this is your first or another addition. Your kitten will be entirely reliant on you to ease his/her transition to a new home.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of March 23, 2020

Many of you have been following Luke's story on our Facebook page. Luke came to the Ark last July with his sister Lydia at 8 weeks old. Both Luke and Lydia were in really bad shape with untreated upper respiratory infection.

A friend for life

At the Houlton Humane Society, we take adopting the cats and dogs in our charge very seriously.

The science of dog happiness

What do we really know about making our dogs content? Why do we need science to make our dogs happy?

Your cat needs attention?

My little brown tiger kitty, Willie, seems to be getting more vocal the older he gets. It’s almost like he is sassing us to get up, sassing to fill his food bowl “quickly,” sassing to go out (he is an indoor kitty) and sassing for no apparent reason.

Pet Talk – Week of March 2, 2020

It has been a while since the Houlton Humane Society has submitted an article to Pet Talk.

Paws off politics

It’s official: people would rather see pets on social media. It certainly didn’t surprise me when I read that most people prefer to see photos of their friends’ pets on social media -- even more than pics of food and kids.

Helping the animals

Recently we had a young man attend one of our board meetings to express an interest in helping the animals.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of February 10, 2020

Last week, we received a phone call about a cat that was in desperate need of help. The young lady said she found a cat that was very skinny and crying and that there was blood in the snow.

Remember, cats are not dogs

We think a cat can make for the best pet in the world. To truly love a cat, you must learn to accept them for what they are -- unpredictable and quirky, which is something unique and unlike any other pet.

Halfway Home Pet Rescue pet of the week – Libby and Molly

Libby (left) is a 6-month-old spayed and declawed cat with a very loving attitude living at a Halfway Home Pet Rescue foster home.

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