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Pet of the Week: ‘Not-so-social’ cats

All they need is a warm place to rest their head, a solid source of food and water,…

Zane, 2-year-old male. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Zane

He’s wildly friendly with humans, loves attention and has that goofy pointer charm.

An expanded snow carving by Homer artist Gary Lyon is photographed on East Skyline Drive on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Milli Martin

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Best Bets

One of these days, the Betster will stop harping on about the cold weather, but today is not…

Xyla, 8-month-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Xyla

She’s the most loving girl with a big heart.

Homer youth participate in a scavenger hunt at the Pratt Museum during an early release day on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Erica Hasche

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Best Bets

Bundle up, Homer — it’s cold out there! Spring might show up one of these days, but in…

Wynn, 1-year-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Wynn

This special girl would be a wonderful shop or barn cat.

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Death notice: Mary Katzke

Mary Roseanne Katzke passed on Jan. 13, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A celebration of life is being…

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Best Bets

The Betster is grateful for the sunshine that has graced us this past week, but if the temperatures…

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Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws

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Pet of the Week: Fostering Program

We are trying to expand our foster program with the help of our community.

A perfect seashell rests on the sand at Bishop's Beach on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi winter festival continues through this weekend — don’t miss out on all…

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Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws

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Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home Program

Every pet deserves a smooth transition to a loving home.

Community members gather along Pioneer Avenue for the 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Another Winter Carnival has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the winter fun is over yet. Coming…

Kilo, a 3-year-old male, is looking for a foster home. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Kilo

Kilo is looking for a temporary foster home while his human is in the hospital.