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We proceed to be blown away by all of the donations of provides, pet meals, toys, treats, blankets, cleansing merchandise and a lot extra.
For the reason that latest seizures of eight canine and 39 cats, one other 11 puppies with their mother arrived on the shelter inside a matter of days. The outpouring of assist has been simply unbelievable. Companies, people, youngsters and membership members all have stopped by with a lot wanted objects. This may lower our provide prices for months. So we ship an enormous due to all who’ve been so very beneficiant.
If you’re in search of a straightforward strategy to contribute to the Central Aroostook Humane Society, we’ve an account at two redemption facilities in Presque Isle, Parson Avenue Redemption Middle at 127 Parsons St. and Presque Isle Redemption Middle at 2 Washburn Rd. They’re completely satisfied that will help you donate all or a part of your bottle haul. Each single donation is vastly appreciated by all of your furry mates on the shelter.
Since we’re proper within the thick of winter, it’s vital to recollect a couple of tricks to hold your pet completely satisfied and wholesome till these welcome indicators of spring. Publicity to winter’s dry, chilly air, sleet and snow and even the occasional dreaded freezing rain may cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking pores and skin. Winter walks can turn out to be downright harmful if pets lick chemical substances from ice-melting brokers off their naked paws.
Do your pet an enormous favor. After every stroll, wash and dry your pet’s toes and abdomen to take away ice, salt and chemical substances. Verify for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes.
An awesome tip is to therapeutic massage petroleum jelly into paw pads earlier than going outdoors. This may help defend from salt and chemical brokers.
Make sure to completely clear up any spills out of your automobile of coolant or antifreeze, as a result of that is deadly poison for canine and cats.
If potential, hold your furry member of the family inside the place it’s heat and protected. As well as, identical to summer time, don’t depart pets alone in a automobile. Throughout chilly climate automobiles can act as fridges that maintain within the chilly. Keep in mind, if it’s too chilly for you, it’s in all probability too chilly in your pet.
There are lots of lovely, delicate winter days to take pleasure in the advantages of a pleasant lengthy stroll along with your canine buddy, and we hope that many will reap the benefits of the contemporary air and hold shifting.
Cease by the Central Aroostook Humane Society or take a look at our Fb web page.
Keep in mind to be accountable pet house owners: spay and neuter your pets.
Gloria J. Towle is the secretary and a member of the Central Aroostook Humane Society board of administrators.