1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (163+ words) Street Cat Angels has saved the lives of hundreds of cats in our region, and Kathy, a velvety black cat with golden eyes was rescued earlier in June. She arrived at Pat Brody Shelter for Cats in Lunenburg with her…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1062+ words) THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ votes on one roll call from the week of July 13-17. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. PETS (H 5589) — The House, 151-1, approved a bill that supporters…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (366+ words) EAST BROOKFIELD — As the region braces for a dangerous heatwave, Second Chance Animal Services is asking for the public’s help responding to an urgent rescue of dozens of cats and kittens who were left behind after their owner was unexpectedly…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (148+ words) Da-doo-run-run and summer fun with Cleo is in store for some lucky person. This Bernadoodle is a sparky sweetie pie currently at Norman’s Place. Bernadoodles are a cross between a Bernese mountain dog and a poodle and are known for…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (217+ words) He’s less than a year old, and definitely more shiny than rusty, but Rusty the Australian cattle dog is showroom fresh. He has a lot of energy and personality. According to volunteers at Second Chance Animal Shelter, “he’s in his…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (432+ words) DEAR PET TALK: When girl dogs get spayed they get a tattoo from the vet. Do girl cats get a tattoo too? — Janilis, 4th grade, Reingold Elementary School, Fitchburg DEAR JANILIS: This is a great question and I’m glad you know…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (180+ words) Royalty isn’t just for humans — Princess the cat, currently at Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue, based in Winchendon, has a regal bearing. She’s 8 years old, and she can be shy with new people. However, like true royalty, she is gracious with…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (199+ words) Sentinel and Enterprise Everybody loves Oreos, and Oreo II, a Persian/Maine Coon mix currently at Pat Brody Shelter for Cats is a lovable fellow. He’s 7 years old, in good health, and according to shelter volunteers he’s “a lovely boy,…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (185+ words) Sentinel and Enterprise Say “Hello” to Louie — a pint-sized doggie dynamo currently at Broken Tail Rescue. According to volunteers, he’s part Yorkie, part Pomeranian, and part “fluffy, fox-faced shadow who requires attention and is not shy.” Louie weighs 16 pounds and…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (495+ words) DEAR PET TALK: I love plants, but need to know what plants are safe to have around indoor kitties? Are there plants to avoid that would be harmful to a cat if they ate them? — CAT MAMA GARDENER DEAR CAT…...