After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
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Adopt a cat month brings awareness to furry friends in shelters
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month each June.
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Cat reunited with owner in Phippsburg after 5 years missing
Desiree Roberts, director of shelter operations at Midcoast Humane in Brunswick, said it’s rare that an animal brought in as a stray is reunited with its owner.
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Pet adoptions can be ‘silver lining’ of pandemic, but shelter in dire need of donations to keep going
Adoptions have dropped dramatically and fundraisers and events are canceled, but the animals still need to be fed and cared for and the bills still need to be paid.
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After another year of animal attacks in the Midcoast, town to hold annual rabies vaccination clinic
Animal control officer warns that once an unvaccinated pet starts showing rabies symptoms, it’s too late.
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Unusual number of ‘kitty colds’ leads Brunswick shelter to close to the public
Midcoast Humane is taking precautions because it’s unusual for cats to fall ill in all 4 of its adoption rooms at the same time.
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Microchip returns ailing cat to its grateful family after a 10-year absence
Miss Kitty was reunited with her family in Topsham after a mysterious adventure, but efforts to save the beloved calico ultimately failed, leaving them grieving.
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The Maine Millennial: ‘No Paw Left Behind’ aims to put shelter pets in homes
Even animals with ‘special medical needs’ can be good companions if they are given a chance.