A year has passed since Thurston, a feline who lives in Waterville in winter and China in summer, lost his housemate, Bitsy, and it might be time for him to have another, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Urgent care veterinarian coming to Augusta, open evenings, weekends
Local pet owners say Atlas Veterinary Urgent Care would fill a need for after-hours veterinary services that nearly an hour’s drive from Augusta and could save pets’ lives.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMF researchers want to know, how smart is your cat?
The Maine Cat Lab at the University of Maine at Farmington is conducting the first-ever international study of cat intelligence.
Posted inCommunity
Pet adoption event planned for Feb. 8 in Augusta
In addition to supporting community groups in their work to find good homes for great animals, Tractor Supply’s pet adoption event will include a pet treat tasting, giveaways and a bake sale.
Posted inLocal & State, News
How to say goodbye to a beloved friend – your pet
As society’s attitudes evolve about pets, experts in Maine and nationally say it’s important to grieve and mourn them fully, as with any loss.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
Posted inNation & World, News
A cat named Drifter is safe after 8 weeks in a sewer
A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking out and getting trapped.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Saying goodbye to Bitsy
There’s no pain like that which comes from losing a beloved pet, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
‘Paw-tio’ fundraiser draws canines, owners to Waterville eatery
The fundraiser for the Humane Society Waterville Area, kicked off Sunday by the Lockwood Hotel in downtown Waterville, is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday in June, and to include a special menu catering to dogs.
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As demand to insure pets grows in Maine, employers are starting to offer coverage
Maine companies don’t contribute to expenses, but some offer group coverage plans. Many in the veterinary industry, where prices keep rising, say it’s worth the cost.