Pets

1 month ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Romeo

Are you looking for a companion who will fill your home with warmth and affection? Look no further than Romeo, PAWS of Fort Kent’s charming 11-year-old.

1 month ago

The miracle of Hercules

There are some moments in animal rescue that make you cry, some that make you angry — and some that make you believe in miracles.

2 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Chip

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Chip, a stunning 2-year-old gray tiger with gorgeous green eyes. This handsome guy is a sweetheart.

2 months ago

Old Man Winter is here again

We have had a pretty cold December, except for one totally unnecessary day of 50+ degrees with lashing rain and 50 mph winds (Really?) — and then, of course, a total freeze-up of everything. 

2 months ago

A Christmas miracle?

Well, it all started when my friend Christine took her two cats to the Caribou vet’s office back the end of August. Unfortunately, a mishap with her cat carrier resulted in one of the kitties, Malcolm, darting off into the woods. 

2 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Hobo

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Hobo, a handsome 4- to 5-year-old light gray tiger cat with soft fur, soulful eyes and a heart full of love.

2 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Chip

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Chip, a stunning 2-year-old gray tiger with gorgeous green eyes. This handsome guy is a sweetheart.

3 months ago

Weird things cats do & why we love them

By Gloria J. Towle, Special to the County Most parents of cats agree that they adore their feline friends because of the weird things cats do. The unpredictability of funny cat behavior livens up any household, but what you see as silly and entertaining is just them following their instincts. They tolerate and incorporate people […]

3 months ago

Healing from pet loss during the holidays

This past week my very dear friend, Nancy, had to say goodbye to her cat of 20 years.  She said that Lily had been her pillow and lap warmer for so long and had lived a wonderful life of luxury.