Category Archives: Cat stories

Recession hits pet ownership

Americans now own fewer pets than in 2006, according to a new study by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Source Oh, pets still are very popular. 56 percent of all U.S. households owned a pet at the end of last … Continue reading

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After Fern lost her babies…

We’re heartbroken to learn that a tiny kitten named Charlotte died this week. The last survivor of a litter of three, we’d hoped that Charlotte would survive. Her mother Fern certainly gave her lots of TLC, but all three kittens’ … Continue reading

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Another Kitty Saved

Boots, an 11-year-old Chicago-area cat, is headed to her new home in a no-kill shelter. Her life was spared thanks to a probate judge last week. Boots’ owner, Georgia Lee Dvorak, died recently. In her 1988 will, she stipulated that any cat or cats … Continue reading

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9 lives and a 19 story fall

A deaf white cat in Boston’s West End managed to fall 19 stories, and live to tell the tale! Well, meow the tale. Whether it was instinct, luck or feline flying skills, Sugar (left) managed to land in a tiny … Continue reading

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Rabid raccoon in Kennebunk

Need another reason to keep your pets indoors? A raccoon found dead on a Kennebunk resident’s property tested positive for rabies. Police said the dead raccoon was found around March 12 in a yard on Sea Road. this week. Residents are encouraged to … Continue reading

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This week’s feature: Weekly Sentinel

Valentine Bake Sale, Sat. Feb 11, 12-4pm, Adoption Center, 1616 Post Rd, Wells.  Enjoy sweet treats, home-baked by our volunteers and supporters. Fudge, pastry, cookies, breads all festively displayed in our thrift shop will make Valentine’s Day even sweeter. Want … Continue reading

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This week’s feature: Weekly Sentinel

Monetary donations for our Emergency and Critical Care medical fund are greatly needed. Also thrift shop and yard sale donations, returnable bottles and books. Thank you! A special thank you to Emily and the China Bistro in York for their … Continue reading

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