Happy 2012 from ACAR - let's make this a great year for animals!

Featured Pet: Mike is still waiting!

Mike was abandoned in the snow almost 2 years ago . . . he is a sweet shorthaired gray tiger and white neutered young adult who was left in a carrier in a snowy grocery store parking lot. Even after the love and care in his foster home, he is still very timid and although he likes to be petted, a sudden movement or loud noise will send him looking for a hiding place, as will attention from other cats. He may also bite when frightened so would not be good with young children. Because he doesn't run and play, he's become downright portly and would benefit from being an only cat so his new family could put him on a diet and encourage him to play. If you think you could help Big Mike become a happy relaxed loving fellow again, please contact his foster mom, Lynn, at lmanley@maine.rr.com and arrange to meet him.

Next Rabies Clinic

When: April 2012 - date TBA
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!

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!