The Siberian husky-Great Pyrenees mix will represent the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Sunday’s event to raise awareness about pet adoption.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Area shelters see surge in stray and surrendered cats
Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
School Notebook: Feb. 8
Holy Cross teacher named Catholic schools teacher of the year Bill Ridge, a social studies and Latin teacher at Holy Cross School in South Portland, was named 2023 Maine Catholic Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Holy Cross School in South Portland: social studies teacher, Latin teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, […]
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The Maine Millennial: My rescue dog, myself
My experience with Janey serves as proof that even the weird, scared and temperamental strays are worth a chance.
Posted inLocal & State
Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.
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More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage
Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Thanks, Betty: Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland gets $25,000 in Betty White Challenge
The turnout in honor of the late TV icon and animal rights activist was beautiful, the league’s director says.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Family’s popular high-tech holiday show a labor of love
The Meads of Westbrook host the computerized light and music show each evening during the season to benefit the American Refuge League of Greater Portland.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Neglected animals held in pandemic limbo slowly move toward adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finally got custody of 15 dogs and other animals seized by the state in March, but dozens more can’t be released until courts resume hearings in cruelty cases.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.