Featured Pet:     Big Mike needs special care!

Big Mike . . . has been in his foster home for over 2 years now (read how he came to ACAR on our cats page) and has developed some special needs. He needs to be on a special diet to keep his kidneys healthy and have a little Pepcid AC every day, and he also has pododermatitis which occasionally causes his paw pads to swell up. This is easily treatable with antibiotics and could also be helped by the right diet.

The upside is that his new diet has helped him lose some weight, but Mike would live a longer healthier life if he were adopted into a loving home. He is a very sweet boy and usually quite gentle but needs to be away from the stress of other cats coming and going. If you would like to consider adopting Mike, please call his foster mom, Lynn, at 207-676-5767 or e-mail lmanley@maine.rr.com to arrange to meet him.

Next Rabies Clinic and Bake Sale

When: TBA - late Sept or early Oct 2012
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Where: North Berwick Community Center, Lebanon Road
Cost: $10.00 per Rabies vaccination
Co-sponsored by our friends at Post Road Veterinary Clinic

Dogs must be on leashes, cats and ferrets in carriers.

ALL towns are welcome!
FMI please email us at boomeredgewater@comcast.net or call us at 676-9330. Thank You!

Special Donations Needed

Guy Noir has had more than his share of luck both good and bad. First he was rescued from a shelter but then he ran outside, got hit by a car, and suffered a broken leg. His original rescuer can't care for him but another rescuer has found him a loving home with an older lady in his neighborhood who recently lost her beloved black cat to old age. So Guy will soon have a loving new home and all the care he needs to get well, but we are asking for your help in paying for his surgery and medication. Any amount, however small, would be welcome, and can be sent to Another Chance in Guy's name.

Need Help Spaying-Neutering Your Cat?

A low-cost spay/neuter clinic has opened at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road in West Kennebunk(near Exit 25 off the ME turnpike). If you are low-income, are receiving or qualify for State or Federal Aid, and you need help spaying/neutering your cat, call the Animal Welfare Society at 985-3244 ext. 120. A spay/neuter is only $39.95 and a rabies shot is available for an additional $8.00 (cash only). If you don't reach them, leave a messaage and your call will be returned.

Freeport Community Spay-Neuter Clinic

Freeport may seem like a long way to go but it's worth the trip for affordable spay/neutering! For pets between 8 weeks and 8 years of age. Other services available at time of surgery include vaccinations, Advantage, and FELV/FIV tests for cats, vaccinations, Advantage, and heartworm tests for dogs. Visit the Community Clinic website for futher information. Ensure your pet a longer healthier life and help prevent the overpopulation that results in so many shelter killings and suffering strays.

When cold freezing weather is upon us, please take extra care to get your pets in at night. If you have outdoor animals such as rabbits, etc….please be sure that they have extra hay for eating, straw for warm bedding and twice as much food and water. Be sure to change the water often…it is very hard to drink a solid block of ice when you are thirsty. Dogs and cats should NOT be left out for extended periods of time. If it is cold for you waiting with a coat on, imagine being out all night without one. Animals left outdoors suffer frostbite and can die a horrible, painful death from exposure/heat loss. Read more about outdoor pet care.

If you are looking for a new life long canine family member or need help with your pooch, please visit with our friends at Odd Dog Rescue: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/ME29.html Thank You!