Bedford Bulletin : animals

Chinook a step closer to being state dog

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:07:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY With a group of seventh-graders presenting in front of State House members, it wasn’t the students who were nervous. “I was shaking like a leaf the entire time,” said Lurgio seventh-grade teacher Jen Wells. “They...(read more)

Bedford woman learns veterinarian care in Mexico

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:14:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL When Kaitlyn Stone was looking for something to do this summer, spending a week in Mexico at a pet clinic was probably the last thing to cross her mind. But after helping spay and neuter almost 200 pets and learning about issues...(read more)

The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill is a haven for animals and volunteers

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:05:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK When Ed Cande was growing up in Massachusetts, he often did his share of chores on his uncle’s and grandfather’s farms. “I helped out in the fields and the milking before going to school,” he said. Now, he spends...(read more)

It’s a purr-fect life giving shelter and love

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:46:00 GMT

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE For Gloria MacVane, it doesn’t get much better than helping a local family find the right pet. For nearly 13 years, MacVane of Bedford has been a volunteer adoption counselor at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire in Bedford...(read more)

Animals amok – Bear, sheep keep animal control officer on his toes

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:52:00 GMT

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Between escaped sheep and bear sightings, Bedford animal control officer Steven Paul has been busy lately. All of his animal activities started back in June when Scott and Susan Adams of Amherst were transporting four of their sheep...(read more)

Homeward bound? – Animals Rescue League provides compassion, shelter and care

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:03:00 GMT

BY JENN McDOWELL The Animal Rescue League houses hundreds of abandoned, surrendered and rescued animals and finds homes for them in surrounding communities, but few people know that they do much more. The League has a “no kill” philosophy,...(read more)

Does it all – Spaulding is a friend to animals and her town

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:43:00 GMT

(Editor’s note: During the month of August, we will spotlight volunteers in our towns. This is the first in a weekly series celebrating those who work, without pay, to better their communities.) BY IRENE LABOMBARDE In the 15 years she’s lived...(read more)

‘Adopt’ a Joppa Hill Farm animal

Bedford Editor — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:59:00 GMT

BY KEVIN SHALVEY Winnie the pony will do many things for you this year, including sending you a birthday card with a hoof-print signature. That’s one of the benefits if you “adopt” her. As part of a holiday donation drive, the Educational...(read more)