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Shy or fearful cats

It’s not uncommon for cats to be scared of people they don’t know. They may be affectionate and calm with their family but fearful when other people visit. There are several reasons for this behavior.

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?

Fun pet facts

It’s always fun to discover interesting facts about the pets we love. These and other fun tidbits can be found on animalplanet.com.

Kittens and kids

They've been begging. Pleading. Even making promises you know they won't keep, including vows to clean up their rooms every day for an entire year. Your kids would say just about anything to get you to agree to get a kitten.

Sammy’s guardian angels

Sammy (AKA Sabath) came to The Central Aroostook Humane Society as being surrendered through Animal Welfare Service as the owners just could no longer care for him and his sister.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of February 22, 2021

Recently we took two cats to the vet: Jake, who had to have a CT scan, biopsy and dental, and Claire, who was spayed, tested and had a full panel of blood work. They needed this medical attention in order to correct health issues and to eliminate pain.

Clinic helps community

It was wonderful to see a free spay and neuter clinic in Caribou a few weeks ago. Dr. Beth Sperry from Portland, with four experienced helpers, arrived to do a four-day cat clinic.

Pandemic pets

Not only do pets make us healthier in normal times, in stressful times the benefit of a pandemic puppy (or cat), or other non-human companion, goes even further.

Kitten basic training

Separating kittens from the litter too soon is not good for the kittens and can lead to cat difficulties at they get older.

Signs you have a spoiled dog

Most pet parents spoil their pets in their own way, whether with paw pedicures, extra cuddles or extra treats. And having a spoiled dog isn't necessarily a bad thing -- it's a sign that you love your pet. It only becomes a problem if it starts to affect their health, their behavior or your wallet.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 25, 2021

In this article I would like to talk about some of the kitties who are long term residents at The Ark. Cats who have special needs or health issues are often difficult to ever be placed. It is not because we do not want to place them.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

Pantry helps owners in need feed their pets

Volunteers recently loaded a shipment of pet food and cat litter for the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry.

Winterizing your dog

We winterize our homes. We winterize our cars, and we humans get out our warmer clothes, especially coats, hats and boots. Therefore, it is important we winterize our dogs.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 11, 2021

The Ark Animal Sanctuary is home to approximately 25 feral cats. While these cats sometimes can be a challenge, we love them and The Ark will be their permanent home.

Time to reflect

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

Treat your pet

Looking for a fun way to spend some inside quality time with your kids and pets? What better way to keep the kids busy and your pets happy is to make homemade pet treats? These treats are healthy and chances are, you have the ingredients right in your kitchen cabinets.

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