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Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of July 27, 2020

With all of the craziness going on in the world today, sometimes we just need to take a step back and breathe. We need to realize what is really important like human compassion and love and the willingness to help each other.

Dog years

We all would like our dogs or cats to live forever, but we know that is not possible. When we lose our beloved pet, it is truly devastating for the family members.

Farewell to a ‘cat named Willie’

For those who have faithfully read this weekly column, on many occasions I would reference our kitty Willie. Many of his antics and quirkiness made for interesting topics over the years.

A shelter dog’s story

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. Quite a few years ago, we shared this “Shelter Dog’s Story” by Susan Claire. It still brings tears to my eyes.

Fireworks and pets

Summer has been warm and wonderful so far, and the Fourth of July is just days away. Due to COVID-19, many fairs and festivals are being canceled, which is so very unfortunate for our northern Maine communities.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of June 22, 2020

Just when we thought we were out of the woods with kitten season, it has hit full force. The past few days have been difficult answering the phone and hearing the stories of why people have litters of kittens they need to surrender.

Stay cool and be kind

I was mentioning to our board of directors this past week that I got a quarterly report from a large online retailer who will donate a portion of my purchases to a charity I select.

Pets: Rx for a happier life

We include them in our family portraits, make room for them on our beds, tell them our deepest secrets and miss work when they’re sick. And whether they paw, fly or swim their way into our hearts, pets are an important part of our lives.

Pets and hot cars don’t mix

It is so unusual to be experiencing 80s and into the 90s this past week. We have all been waiting for summer, and it is finally here. The grass is getting green, the trees are budding and the birds are singing.

Grant to provide for local pet food needs

Halfway Home Pet Rescue has received two grants to help local families affected by COVID-19 economic restraints to obtain free pet food.

Houlton shelter to host cat spay/neuter clinic

Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou has partnered with the Houlton Humane Society shelter for a cat spay and neuter clinic on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, in Houlton.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of May 25, 2020

A few years back the Ark was gifted with something that we never dreamed possible. It is a gift that left us speechless and opened a whole new door for us.

Embrace playtime

For all it does to refresh us, burn energy and keep us sharp, we all need playtime, dogs and cats included. Sharing playtime with pets has the added benefit of strengthening the bond between us, so we better understand one another.

Paws for the Cause postponed

Well, normally this time of year we would be gearing up for our annual “Paws for the Cause” walk. Families and their furry companions would be showing up with generous pledges in hand, ready to enjoy an easy two-mile walk and then some welcomed refreshments afterward.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of May 11, 2020

We wanted to give you all an update on how The Ark is doing during this pandemic. The doors to The Ark remain closed to the public at this time.

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.

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