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Animals
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.
Volunteers get lesson in sleeping over with Waterville shelter dogs for national study
Members of the Waterville area community have an opportunity to host a canine overnight to determine whether a shelter dog would be a good fit in the home.
Great black hawk mounted, headed for Maine State Museum
The first photos of the rare raptor that captivated Maine last year were posted on Facebook on Wednesday after a hunter saw the mount at a taxidermist’s studio.
Two elephants escape from circus in Russian city
The elephants went for a walk and a roll in the snow the middle of Russia’s third-largest city, ignoring the stares of passers-by and drivers.
Nearly 30 animals seized from house in Hampden
The owner of the home was working to create a licensed breeding kennel, but a search warrant was issued after multiple violations were found.
Missing dog reunited with family just in time for Christmas
‘It’s definitely one of the best Christmas presents I could ever ask for,’ its owner says.
German shepherd kills chihuahua after escaping house in Waterville
Kilo’s owner, Randy Lyon, 23, of Waterville, has been charged with a civil violation of keeping a dangerous dog and must keep Kilo quarantined in the residence for 10 days.
Unusual number of ‘kitty colds’ leads Brunswick shelter to close to the public
Midcoast Humane is taking precautions because it’s unusual for cats to fall ill in all 4 of its adoption rooms at the same time.
Pope denounces exploitation of Madagascar’s unique resources
The pontiff laments illegal logging and a government structure that forces its citizens into felling trees, poaching wildlife and illegally exporting flora and fauna.