Waterville animal shelter’s director departs after facility closes temporarily due to sick animals

A Humane Society Waterville Area spokesperson says the state inspected the shelter at the board of directors' request and found overpopulation, sick animals and procedural deficiencies.

Lewiston woman mauled by dog remains hospitalized

An animal control officer said he expects the results of a rabies test on the pit bull this weekend.

Pets at low risk of spreading coronavirus, officials say

Vegan Kitchen: A decade on, Melanie Joy’s book on carnism still casts a big shadow

'Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism' has been updated, and it's as relevant as ever.

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.

Bear cubs get locked in van, honk horn to get out

A security technician who rescued them speculates that the animals must have climbed in the side door and locked themselves in.

Waterville animal shelter bulging with cats

Lisa Oakes, executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area, says she hopes people will adopt more than 100 cats and kittens Saturday at the Clear the Shelter event.

Ties of love bind pups and prisoners

Behind the walls of the Maine Correctional Center in Windham, inmates find solace and self-respect as they train puppies from the Animal Welfare League in Kennebunk.