THOMASTON — Pope Memorial Humane Society’s newest exhibition of artwork is now being displayed on the Art Wall in the lobby of Pope Memorial Humane Society. The current show, featuring pieces by…
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Betty White Challenge calls on fans to donate to animal shelters on Jan. 17
On January 17, actress and legend Betty White would have been 100 years old.
While she was well known for her role on The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore show,…
ROCKPORT – While family, neighbors, friends and strangers were all out today along the Main Street area of Rockport searching in the gloomy drizzle and fog for Siesha, it was a woman going to the…
BELFAST — Game Warden K9 Storm and Game Warden Chad Robertson rescued a missing 80-year-old Belfast man, who was found early this morning unable to walk and severely hypothermic in a shallow ditch…
‘We have to do prep work now so that it’s not such an extreme transition’
As Mainers continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and life nears a return to pre-pandemic normalcy, pet owners around the state will be tasked with returning to work and will, once again, be…
Misfits Rehab on the proper care of rescued animals
AUBURN—Summers are an exhausting time for licensed wildlife rehabilitators such as Jennifer Marchigiani, who has run Misfits Rehab since 2002. With so many babies born in the spring and summer…
Rescue dog adoptions surge in the Midcoast
Numerous new canines have taken up residence in the Midcoast, stepping out smartly on walks around town, visiting local dog parks and…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, R-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tom Carper, D-Del., and Richard Burr, R-N.C., introduced the Big Cat Public Safety Act April 19. The House…
UNION — Yankee Clipper Pet Grooming, in Rockport, announced that after more than 40 years they are moving to a new location at 3121 Heald Highway, in Union.
“The staff from Yankee Clipper…
FREEDOM – On one side of a window, an elderly person with dentures looks out at the same time as a mini horse with no top teeth peers in.
Belfast nursing home residents will soon have a day…
FREEDOM – On one side of a window, an elderly person with dentures looks out at the same time as a mini horse with no top teeth peers in.
Belfast nursing home residents will soon have a day…
FREEDOM – On one side of a window, an elderly person with dentures looks out at the same time as a mini horse with no top teeth peers in.
Belfast nursing home residents will soon have a day…
Terra Optima Farm opens it doors, and friends, new and old, sit with frightened rescues
APPLETON — Farmer Cheryl Denz is not quite sure what compelled her to rescue two small starving pigs — she gets appeals on a regular…
VINALHAVEN — When Vinalhaven’s An Hanna was searching for collars for the sight hounds she raises, she looked for the best, highest quality collar possible that looked good and would keep the dogs…
In-house veterinary care is crucial to shelter’s success
CAMDEN—A nine-week-old stray kitten was brought into P.A.W.S Animal Adoption Center last August badly injured from being hit by a car—a situation tragically far too common.
Initially…
The Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm, 141 Crosby Brook Road in Unity, is offering free tours and the chance to meet new baby alpacas.
“We are open for free farm tours,” the farm said. “Masks…
On Sunday morning, Aug. 2, Victoria Charkut and her family (and their cats) were surprised by unanticipated, and possibly emergency, landing of an osprey on their Owls Head balcony.
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helping animals such as Ash, ‘a fighter on the mend’
CAMDEN — PAWS Animal Adoption Center received a challenge from one of its donors this past week. The challenge came with one stipulation; that the donor will match up to $5,000 of what PAWS can…
PORTLAND — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced the P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center in Camden has been awarded $500 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program…
‘THEY JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE AREN’T VISITING OR PETTING THEM’
CAMDEN/ROCKPORT/ROCKLAND – Shop animals do not receive regular paychecks, although many may consider them staff and members of the business community. They are usually at their offices daily and…
providing food, shelter and medical care for local homeless animals
ROCKLAND — Thomaston’s Pope Memorial Humane Society will receive donations totaling $261 raised in conjunction with two recent screenings of Cat Video Fest 2020 …
ROCKLAND — One scared and hungry kitty is now in the process of reuniting with his New York owner after being located in the South End of Rockland, Friday, Dec. 27.
The Rockland homeowner…
‘we are so proud of our new space’
BELFAST — After eight years in their current space between Sweet Frog and Olympia Sports in Reny’s Plaza, Loyal Biscuit Co, simply ran out of room, according to Loyal…
ROCKLAND — A homeowner on Cedar Street became the recipient of angry cat calls from a tree branch more than two stories up despite not owning the feline, or even knowing from where it came.
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A SERVICE OF BLESSING THE ANIMALS
CAMDEN – It was reigning cats and dogs on the Camden Village Green Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6, for the annual service of the…
Pope Memorial Humane Society held its first-ever K9 Carnival at Rockland Harbor, Saturday, Sept. 28. The event celebrated the Society’s 30th anniversary with a doggy obstacle course, canine-…
‘They should be safe out there.’
ROCKLAND — He may be close to patrolling Knox County’s highways and byways as the K9 partner to Deputy Tim Davis. He may be 92 pounds of solid German Shepherd sharing the rough-and-tumble work…
AUGUSTA – Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern Maine beginning on or about August 3 through August 7 as part of ongoing…
How to help
Approximately 80 animals including dogs, cats, chickens and horses were rescued from a Solon, Maine property after Maine Animal Welfare authorities determined that the animals needed…
Once malnourished and parasite-ridden, he is now a happy fatso
BROOKS — The lone surviving pig from an allegedly abusive farm owner is spending the rest of his days living the easy life at Peace Ridge Sanctuary, asked only to…
LINCOLNVILLE — When Terrie Kelly agreed to foster a litter of six orphan puppies for Maine Coast Animal Rescue she could not have imagined the ensuing turn of events. The experienced Labrador…
Other animals
The time of year has come to shuffle off the carapace of winter and greet the spring. Our part of the world is tilting towards the sun and the days are lengthening; snow has melted, and…
‘I guess it's a bit unconventional to have a social media page for your pet, but it's fun’
While millions of people spend their time glued to flipping through the social media pages of actors, musicians, models, athletes and YouTube vloggers, a new trend has emerged in recent years…
Nicky is Belfast Free Library’s best asset to give beginning readers practice
BELFAST — Kids who are too shy to practice their reading skills in front of adults seem to have no trouble when Nicky is around. Nicky, a nine-year-old…
Coastal Mountains Land Trust invited the public to view a recently deceased fisher and turkey
CAMDEN — The closest most people will come to encountering a fisher is hearing that blood-curdling scream in the middle of the night as if someone is getting murdered. On Wednesday, Feb. 20,…
The wildlife around us
Since writing my last article I’ve gotten several interesting questions about wildlife, so I figured I’d answer them together and all at once.
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Great Horned Owl pair is nesting by late January, early February in Maine
When we think of springtime, we think of birds returning from southern climes to brighten our trees once more. Of waking to flourishes of birdsong each morning. Of birds pairing up and nesting.…
And we mean that in a good way....
ROCKLAND—Glacier Ice Bar, now into its second weekend for January 24 to 26, is the definition of dog-friendly.
This year’s theme took inspiration from its premier sponsor Tito’s Vodka, to…
Peace Ridge Animal Sanctuary took in more than 100 chickens ducks, rabbits and pigs
SORRENTO — On Monday Jan. 7, Maine’s Animal Welfare agents removed more than 100 farm animals from a farmer’s property after the court found he violated an April 2018 deferred disposition…
Other Animals
As we settle into the brunt of winter and the winds feel more biting every day, I think it’s a good time to remember our outdoor neighbors.
The…
THOMASTON - Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) kicked off its 30th anniversary year with a New Year’s Day Open House. Founders, board members, donors and volunteers came together to reminisce…
From Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senator Susan Collins said Dec. 19 that the Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act is included in the 2018 Farm Bill. The legislation, which passed both the Senate and the…
‘This is completely out of the ordinary for us’
CAMDEN — A highly contagious canine respiratory illness has been on the rise in the Midcoast area during recent weeks. Dr. Stacey Contakos, DVM, owner of the Camden Hospital for Animals said the…
Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them over to one of the locations and volunteers from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make…
Bremen’s Apifera Farm holds a ‘Misfit Love Day’ for older special/needs animals
BREMEN— Katherine Dunn and her husband, Martyn, own a farm with a special focus: they take in elder/special needs goats, pigs, sheep, donkeys, cats, dogs and more. Since they moved the entire farm…
Bremen’s Apifera Farm holds a ‘Misfit Love Day’ for older special/needs animals
BREMEN— Katherine Dunn and her husband, Martyn, own a farm with a special focus: they take in elder/special needs goats, pigs, sheep, donkeys, cats, dogs and more. Since they moved the entire farm…
This year, Maine has seen an unusual number of live and deceased seals wash up on Maine shores. Handling and disposing of these animals is challenging. To address these…
ROCKLAND – Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week with programs all week. This year, Maine Coastal Islands NWR with help from the Friends’ Group is celebrating the Centennial of the Migratory…
Transformations
“Bentley, come on,” I hollered into the living room. He lies next to the coffee table which is covered with remote controls, books, pens and coasters. I am ready to take him for his daily walk…
One bird euthanized, the other receiving treatment at Avian Haven
BELFAST — One of two seagulls Belfast Police attempted to save after it was discovered injured was euthanized by Avian Haven due to its injuries, according to…
