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Laney pointing local woodcock.

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Sportsman’s Corner: Spring woodcock hunting

by Staff Report March 30, 2023

Aisling Sisson of Athol reads “Doggo and Pupper Save the World” to Hunter at The Paws to Read program at the Athol Public Library on Tuesday. Amanda Baum of Phillipston, left, brings her Certified Therapy Dog to the meeting room at the Library for children to read to.

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A reader’s best friend

by Staff Report March 22, 2023

Athol Firefighter/EMTs pose with Montana after completing training in Nero’s Law, which allows first responders to transport police dogs injured in the line of duty in an ambulance. Kneeling to the right of Montana is Family Pet Veterinary Services veterinary tech Jillian Guerin. Holding Montana’s leash is Dr. Sue Ellen Mowcomber. To her right is Dr. Joseph Cosman.

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Athol Fire Department completes Nero’s Law training

by Greg Vine For the Athol Daily NewsMarch 13, 2023

The North Quabbin Regional Animal Control Center in Athol was the recipient of a $1,000 prize presented at the conclusion of the grand opening weekend of Pet Supplies Plus, 111 Tower Road, at North Quabbin Commons in Athol. Visitors to the store last Saturday and Sunday were invited to cast ballots for one of three area facilities which set up informational tables on site during the weekend: North Quabbin Animal Control, Ahimsa Animal Haven Animal Rescue of Templeton and the Gardner Animal Shelter. Votes were counted at the end of the day Sunday with NQRACC receiving 556 votes; Ahimsa garnering 412 votes and Gardner Animal receiving 328 votes. Accepting the check were NQRACC Assistant Animal Control officers Janelle Caron, left, and Patricia Russell. Store manager Jennifer Boutell noted a collection box is on site for donations to the Athol Animal Control.

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Pets winner

by Staff Report January 16, 2019

Athol 2019 dog licenses available

by Staff Report December 31, 2018

The 21st annual Pet Rock Festival will return for the third year in a row to the field at Wyman-Gordon in North Grafton next September.

Pet Rock Fest 2019 returns to the field at Wyman-Gordon in No. Grafton

by Staff Report November 23, 2018

K-9 Gronk.

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Athol K-9 Gronk completes narcotic detection course

by Deborrah Porter Staff WriterMarch 13, 2018