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BY MARISSA DONOVAN
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he Bangor Humane Society had a large volume of animals occupying their shelter this past year. Despite their new expansion, which has allowed them to take in more cats, dogs, bunnies and guinea pigs, the shelter often found itself being close to max capacity. Kathryn Ravenscraft, director of the Bangor Humane Society, and her team have prioritized the wellness of each pet in their care. Staffing at the shelter and a nationwide veterinarian shortage have also been factors to having a full shelter. Being shorthanded in terms of vets and staff has a ripple effect that can slow down the neces-
sary steps needed within the transition and adoption process. Ravenscraft is thankful for the team of dedicated vets that help facilitate necessary medical care for the animals, and her loyal staff that has worked throughout the pandemic. The only way to alleviate the crowded shelter moving forward into 2023, is for people to welcome rescues into their homes. A few of the dogs from last year’s Bangor Daily Good News now have families of their own. Lavender, the Treeing Walker Coonhound, finally met her companion for life on March 28 after two years of staying at the shelter. Bailey, a hound
dog, moved in with a couple who recently became Maine residents. Delilah, a Parson Russell Terrier mix, went home with a woman who made daily visits to the shelter for three months before adopting her. Some new furry faces also got adopted this year. Chewy the cat entered the shelter in late July 2022. He weighed 28 pounds and could not clean himself. Chewy needed space to walk around. Instead of staying in a standard cat kennel, his temporary home was in a staff member’s office.
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(Left) Lavender finally found her fur-ever home in March after two years at the shelter. (Below) Kevin is currently available for adoption. See page 2 for details. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETY