Here’s how players have used The Sims to inspire their real lives:
pets
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Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions
The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
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Pet Prattle: Heads or tails? How to pick a pet
If we accept that flipping a coin is not a reliable way of deciding if a particular pet is right for you and your home, then what is? This is a layered question with a lot of variables. The ASPCA did a study in 2012 on why adopters pick specific pets. Their findings were very […]
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Pet of the Week: Baxter, a three-legged good boy in search of a home
A gorgeous 6-year-old mix, Baxter came to Midcoast Humane from Oklahoma with an old injury to his front leg. Because it appeared to still be causing him discomfort, our medical team took X-rays and determined that removing the leg would be the best for Baxter’s long-term outcome. Now healed from his surgery, Baxter is ready […]
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Pet rescues in Fryeburg, Woolwich helping take nearly 300 dogs and cats from halfway around the world
Veterinarian Monique Kramer of Fryeburg will house 3 dogs at her Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue.
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As demand to insure pets grows in Maine, employers are starting to offer coverage
Maine companies don’t contribute to expenses, but some offer group coverage plans. Many in the veterinary industry, where prices keep rising, say it’s worth the cost.
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Pet Prattle: It’s not always a good day at the animal shelter
My husband asked me how my day was when I got home from work last night. Without giving it any thought, I responded, “Fine.” He asked, “What did you do?”, and I again answered, without thinking about it, and said, “The usual.” I carried on making dinner and listening to him tell me about his […]
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Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box
Double-check your Amazon boxes before returning them.
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