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Maine rescue cat ‘Charlie’ is pawing her way toward a national magazine cover
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (241+ words) SCARBOROUGH, Maine " Charlie is not your average house cat. She's a rescued tuxedo with a flair for the dramatic, a talent for stealing hearts, and " if her humans have anything to say about it " a future as a magazine cover…...
Thailand wildlife sanctuary spots a flat-headed cat for the first time in 29 years
4+ week, 2+ day ago (65+ words) Thailand wildlife sanctuary spots a flat-headed cat for the first time in 29 years'newscentermaine.com Thailand wildlife sanctuary spots a flat-headed cat for the first time in 29 years To stream NCM on your phone, you need the NCM app. Download the…...
Cat crashes through windshield after being dropped by eagle
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (232+ words) WASHINGTON " A cat crashed through the windshield of a car in North Carolina Wednesday after being dropped from the sky by an eagle, according to a driver." The unusual traffic incident happened on Highway 74 in Swain County at around 8:17 a.m. Wednesday,…...
Maine now has an unofficial Pets Hall of Fame
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) PORTLAND, Maine " The theme of the November issue of "Down East" magazine is straightforward: Mainers and their pets. It's a simple phrase, but one that covers a lot of ground. Consider Governor Percival Baxter, whose Irish setter Garry is included…...
Sleepover at Midcoast Humane Society helps raise money for shelter pets
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (290+ words) BRUNSWICK, Maine " Animal shelters across Maine are facing increased demand. That's why the Midcoast Humane team is doing something a little different to help." As part of the Cat Naps & Doggie Dreams fundraiser, 10 participants will sleep overnight in the shelter's…...
$3,000 reward offered after Canada lynx found shot in Aroostook County
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) PERHAM, Maine " Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever illegally killed a Canada lynx in Aroostook County. Game wardens responded Wednesday to a report of a dead lynx along…...
Houlton police warn pet owners about several confirmed cases of parvovirus
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (180+ words) HOULTON, Maine " Houlton police are warning about several confirmed cases of parvovirus in dogs in the area." Parvo is a highly contagious viral disease that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness. It can be deadly if not treated quickly." Puppies are…...
Maine animal shelters reach capacity, citing lack of housing as cause
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (289+ words) MAINE, USA " Finding a home in Maine is tough. For pet owners, it can be even harder. Several animal shelters across the state have reached or near capacity as more people are forced to surrender their pets. While there are…...
PALS No-Kill Cat Shelter faces closure amid financial struggles; 100 cats at risk
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (279+ words) WINTHROP, Maine " The Protectors of Animal Life Society (PALS) No-Kill Cat Shelter in Winthrop announced Wednesday that it will stop scheduling new cat intake appointments, and the shelter will not accept any new cats." The cat shelter's executive director Theresa…...
Fetch ME a Home: Zipper and Glenna
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (345+ words) Todd and Lee share their picks for NBA and NHL conference finals, a friend helps with French Open picks, and some bets for the last week of the Premier League. Wanna Bet? Conference titles, a French Open advantage, NASCAR Coca-Cola…...