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PublishedJune 10, 2024
Afghanistan rescue dogs settle in to life in Maine after 7,000-mile journey
Thirteen dogs from Kabul arrived in Woolwich, where they now seek forever homes. Though the 7,000-mile journey was far from easy, volunteers deem the effort "a championing success."
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PublishedMay 31, 2024
Kennebec Valley Humane Society fundraiser Sunday goes to the dogs
The animal shelter's event this weekend is both child- and dog-friendly.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2023
Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap
A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2023
Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap
A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2022
Skowhegan animal shelter has gone to the dogs — and cats — so push begins for new building
The Somerset Humane Society at 123 Middle Road is aging, cramped and no longer suitable for its operations, so with an infusion of money from the Somerset County Commissioners, the society is pushing for a replacement facility.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
The beagles have landed: 100 rescued dogs headed to new homes in Maine
The dogs are among 4,000 saved from a Virginia facility that planned to sell them to animal testing labs.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2022
Augusta animal shelter breaks ground for larger, more animal-friendly facility on farmland
Officials with the shelter, to be called Nancy Shuman Shelter on Leighton Road, is still working to reach $7.7 million fundraising goal to pay for construction.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.
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PublishedApril 26, 2022
Some Litchfield residents ask for Town Meeting vote on future of local animal shelter
The select board has yet to decide if they will provide an option on the warrant to use the Kennebec Valley Humane Society as an alternative to the town's shelter.
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