Officials at the shelter at 100 Webb Road in Waterville said they hope to reopen the cat wing in the next couple of weeks, but the priority is ensuring the well-being and recovery of 11 cats, according to a spokeswoman.
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The Maine Millennial: Owning 2 dogs is chaos – and I like it
Eight-month-old Karma is a happy, destructive toddler, slowly bringing out the extrovert in Janey and me.
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The Maine Millennial: So I got my dog a puppy
Karma likes to chew shoes and pees every time you turn your back. But she’s so friendly and happy, she’s won over (almost) everyone.
Posted inMaine
Top dogs: Animal shelter shares more success stories
Franklin County Animal Shelter shares more success stories of dogs who have overcome incredible hardships to find forever homes.
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Legislators ponder bill that would let many Maine renters keep pets
Committee hears strong opinions pro and con on a measure that would force many landlords to allow dogs, cats and other pets.
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The Maine Millennial: Getting a routine down feels good
All dog care now falls to me. I’ve started to enjoy bookending my day with walks.
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The Maine Millennial: Adrift after a breakup, I’m thinking about my grandmother
Lois Fleming did not wallow. So although I’m sad, at least this time around, I’m in my own home, where everyone is older, wiser and now completely housebroken.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Roses are red, cockroaches go crunch: Waterville pet store ‘turns your ex into lunch’
Fish Tails Pet Emporium is cashing in on a nationwide trend: For a small fee on the week around Valentine’s Day, customers can name a cockroach after an ex-partner and feed it to the store’s 30-inch Savannah monitor lizard, Brutus.
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The Maine Millennial: My rescue dog, myself
My experience with Janey serves as proof that even the weird, scared and temperamental strays are worth a chance.
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More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage
Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.