With Maine’s workforce largely going remote because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have adopted dogs to keep them company.
Animals
Waterville animal shelter’s director departs after facility closes temporarily due to sick animals
A Humane Society Waterville Area spokesperson says the state inspected the shelter at the board of directors’ request and found overpopulation, sick animals and procedural deficiencies.
Bedside table: An animal helped this reader get through the pandemic
“Right now I’m reading and studying ‘Horse Speak: The Equine-Human Translation Guide’ by Sharon Wilsie and Gretchen Vogel. It’s about listening and talking with horses using the same body language and breath sounds that they use to communicate with each other. Using the techniques in the book, I’m building a deeper understanding and a more […]
Unexpected acts of empathy in the animal kingdom
Belinda Recio explores the surprising ways animals help one another.
Lewiston woman mauled by dog remains hospitalized
An animal control officer said he expects the results of a rabies test on the pit bull this weekend.
Bedside table: A coming-of-age novel in tough times
“I usually prefer nonfiction, but (the novel) ‘West With Giraffes’ by Lynda Rutledge is based on some facts: In the late 1930s, two giraffes were shipped across the Atlantic to be placed in the San Diego Zoo. The ship was hit by a horrible hurricane which injured one giraffe, but both miraculously survived. Then, they […]
A farm animal sanctuary in Brooks expands
Peace Ridge Sanctuary has grown by almost 250 acres, allowing it to expand its wildlife rehab area and build a new large animal barn.
Commentary: Study of primates offers guidance on post-election period
In true chimpanzee fashion, the current president has thrown figurative feces at every potential rival.
Vegan Kitchen: A decade on, Melanie Joy’s book on carnism still casts a big shadow
‘Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism’ has been updated, and it’s as relevant as ever.
Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive
Good hygiene, no kissing and pet owners should be fine say officials in Hong Kong.
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