News Archive 2010
2010 Adoption Fairs a Success
Adoption Fairs
December 4: 11 cats/kittens adopted.
November 13: 3 cats were adopted and interested expressed on others.
November 6: 14 cats and/kittens were adopted!
October 2010: A wonderful turnout. We found homes for 11 cats/kittens.
August 2010: Through our August Adoption Fair, we placed 9 adult cats and one kitten. Thank you!!
February 2010 - The winner of the Beautiful Cat Quilt made by Carolyn Hayden of Caribou was Wendy Koenig.
Three lovely cats went to good homes: Bonnie, Babe and Angie. Also, Tiny Tim, Rocky, Big Daddy and Alex are being thought about and I feel these homes will come through. What a wild and wonderful afternoon.
January 2010 - Adoption Fair was held on January 23rd in the back area of the Expect More Dollar Store in Caribou. Available for cuddling were Tiny Tim, Big Daddy, and 3 of his offspring. HHPR is very grateful for the donation of money, knitted goods and supplies from the Caribou Catholic Golden Ages Group at Lyndon Heights. Photos here.
Norma Milton Interviewed on WEGP Radio
WEGP Radio, The Talk of the County, interviewed Norma Milton about HHPR programs and mission. Use the player at the left (the little arrow on the radio) to hear Paul Allen chat with Norma. (flash plugin required) |
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2010 Holiday Giving
Employees of Thompson
Hamel LLC, and Robert Thompson E.A., of Presque Isle, chose to support Halfway Home Pet Rescue during the holiday season. Employees donated needed pet supplies to the shelter as well as contributing over $400 to be used toward the shelter's vet bills and our new building fund. In addition, Brandon Thompson, son of 'Jay' Thompson, grandson of Arthur and Marilyn Thompson, donated $50 of his Christmas money to help the animals. In photo from left: Sharon Watson with feline kitten Hope, Norma Milton with feline Donna and Robyn Smith with feline kitten Dawn. All of the animals pictured have been adopted.
Memorial Programs Established 2010
Although there were many blessing for Halfway Home Pet Rescue, Inc., a 501c3 charitable animal shelter, this past year, President Norma Milton reflects that they lost two very dedicated and loved supporters of the animal welfare organization – Clarissa T. Bickford of Etna, ME and Marie Joyce Allen of Caribou. “There are a few people who you just cannot replace in their work, commitment and love for animals. When you lose this person, you mourn with their family and when the family continues to support the shelter work and reflects that lost love, you want to commemorate their continued work in memory of that cherished animal lover and volunteer.” Read more about these programs and other memorials.
February 2010 Adoption Fair
Caroline Hayden of Caribou donated a beautiful homemade cat quilt to the Halfway Home Pet Rescue to help raise funds for current medical expenses for the cats. The drawing was held at the February Adoption Fair. The winner was Wendy Koenig. Many thanks to Caroline for this beautiful donation and to our volunteers.
From left, Judy Robertson, Lance Cormier (announcing the winner), Devin Ballard, Kayla Cormier, Colette Cormier.
News Archive 2010
Toby's Treasures Opens July 2010
We have a lot of nice items for sale at extremely reasonable prices. All proceeds go to help the animals. Donations are also welcomed. We are at 246 Sweden Street, Caribou.
At the Grand Opening...
Norma gives meds to a kitten with the help of volunteer Carol Pierson; and Toby himself in attendance.
2010 Board of Directors
Norma Milton (Caribou), Jean Nadeau (Connor), David and Ruby Bickford (Etna), Sandra and Garrick Milton (Caribou), Anne Price (Presque Isle), Julie Damboise (Connor) and Gerald Nelson (Stockholm), Sharon Watson (Fort Fairfield), Robyn Smith (Caribou).
Welcome New Directors!
Update: 2010. New directors - Ruby Bickford of Etna, Robyn Smith of Caribou, Sharon Watson of Fort Fairfield.
Robyn Smith of Caribou brings her web and computer experience to Halfway Home Pet Rescue. A web site specialist by profession, her involvement with HHPR is a labor of love.
More about Robyn here.
Sharon replaces Everett Milton who passed away on March 3, and she will continue her term of office as board secretary and memorial chair. Read below about her background and interest in animal welfare.
More about Sharon here.
I would like to welcome Julie Damboise of Connor and Gerald Nelson of Stockholm to the 2010 Halfway Home Pet Rescue. Julie will be coming in for Ritchie Nadeau of Connor as his year ends and Gerald is coming in for Cheryl Kelley of St. Francis as her year ends.
Julie has helped with the pet food pantry for the past year, with all fundraisers and has been a successful foster family for dozens of tiny kittens. She is a dedicated worker, always willing to go an extra mile to save a life, but she also has an understanding of when tough decisions need to be made. Julie also has a family committment to quality animal care and it is my pleasure to welcome her to the board.
Jerry has been an active supporter of the pet food pantry for the past year. Helping with delivery, sorting and distribution. His basic answer whenever I have called for help is a simple "No problem." You can't beat that. Previously, Jerry volunteered on many issues concerning fundraising for Caribou Pet Rescue and in the winter of 2004-2005, Jerry worked diligently with the effort to rescue over 30 feral cats at Madawask Lake. He has an understanding of our need for volunteers and doesn't hesitate to pitch in.