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News
Maine Shelters & Their Canines
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01October is the ASPCA's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If you weren't one of the many who adopted a pet during the height of the pandemic and are ...
Fostering: Open Your Home to a Pet in Need
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01Dog fostering is the backbone of many animal nonprofits, especially rescue organizations who don't have brick-and-mortar facilities. Fostering is ...
Keeping Pets & Seniors Together
By Susan Spisak - Sep 01If you're older and have a dog, you know that a furry kid enriches your life, brings you joy, and rounds out your household. Add to that, if ...
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Grieving Our Beloved Pets
By Patricia Lee Rode, MA - Sep 01As a pet loss and bereavement counselor, I have worked with clients who have lost many different kinds of beloved animal companions and have seen ...
Rescuing Dogs with Disabilities & Special Needs
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01For shelters, nonprofits, and individual rescuers, taking on relinquishments and strays is their mission. Many respond to pleas to assist canines ...
Considering a Canine Wedding Attendant?
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01Congratulations, you're engaged and preparing for the big day. You want a memorable event that says “you.” Including your favorite canine can ...
Let’s Get Outside!
By Susan Spisak - Jun 01The new normal is here for the time being, and that includes adhering to state and CDC pandemic guidelines. While all this is fluid – especially ...
Go Green Every Day
By Susan Spisak - May 01Being environmentally friendly, aka “green,” was once regarded as trendy, but we're long past that - it's become a part of our daily lives. This ...
Joring & Other Fitness Fun
By Susan Spisak - Apr 01Welcome to April, it's National Canine Fitness Month. There are many interesting sports designed to bolster your dog, so he can burn off energy, ...
Monson, the Award-Winning Therapy Dal
By Susan Spisak - Mar 01Melissa MacWilliams and her 9-year-old Dalmatian, Monson, have been the focus of media attention of late. The friendly and gentle “Dal” won the ...
Adoptions
Diesel
Oct 12Diesel is an adorably handsome 1-2 year old hound/boxer mix. He is looking for adventure in his life and is best suited for a family who can meet ...
Zues
Oct 11Zues, 1-3 years old, Amer. Pit Bull He is neutered and current on all vaccines and heart-worm negative. He does well with kids, cats and dogs. He ...
Phin
Oct 11Phin, 2.5 years old, Mixed Breed He should be the only dog. Such a good boy, and very sweet. He loves to play toys, be loved, sleep next to his ...
Striker
Oct 11Striker, 3 years old, Boxer/Staffie Mix He is a very loving and active boy. He enjoys playing fetch and going for walks. He would like to be the ...
Frank
Oct 11Frank, 4 years old, Retriever Mix A very sweet dog and likes all the people he meets. He had a very neglected life and will sometimes food and ...
Rey
Oct 11Rey, 5 years old, Mixed Breed Very shy at first, particularly around new people. She has chronic hip and knee issues and is afraid of loud noises. ...
Ricky
Oct 11Ricky, 4 Months, Amer. Pit Bull He does well with other dogs and children! He's looking for a family of his own, after he was left abandoned on ...
Sirus
Oct 11Sirus, 7 months., Terrier Mix Such a silly puppy! He's certainly ready to go home and get comfy with his new family. Isn't he gorgeous? FMI: The ...
Princess
Oct 11Princess, 3 years old, Staffie Mix She has so much energy! Her ideal family would be very active and take her on many adventures. She would do ...
Stella
Oct 11Stella, 6 years old, Amer. Pit Bull Mix A shy girl at first, but it doesn't take me long to come around. When I do, I am a love bug! I am not one ...
Columns and Opinion
“OH, MY ACHING ELBOW”
By Dr. Meghan Sullivan, DVM - Oct 01Canine elbow dysplasia is an inherited syndrome that is made up of four separate diseases. This is usually caused by growth disturbances in the ...
AVSAB Issues Position Statement on Humane Dog Training
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Oct 01In August, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) issued a position statement on humane dog training. The position statement ...
Furry Words
By Sara Moore - Oct 01We made it through the beautiful autumn days and are headed into the colder weather, warm cider, and maybe even the first snow! I have been busy ...
Archie
Sep 09Look closely to see Archie in the Old Town canoe under a puff of clouds on Lake Megunticook in Knox County, Maine recently. He is a 6-year-old ...
Gunner
Sep 09Gunner 9 weeks old Captain Gunner at the helm!
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Oct 01Tracking – Building Confidence and Desire Successful tracking comes from the dog wanting to follow the scent you have indicated to them. In this ...
Teaching your dog “No!”
By www.dianalogan.com - Oct 01The next time you use voice navigation, imagine Siri telling you where NOT to turn, what street NOT to take, and to boot, she uses an accusatory ...
Emotional Wellbeing of an Adopted Companion
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Oct 01Q. I just adopted an older puppy from a rescue. He is from Mississippi. He's lovely but is terrified of everything inside my home and outside. ...
Bojangles
Sep 09Bojangles is a 7 ½ year old Silky Terrier rescue. He loves his toys but only when you want to chase him around the dining room table with one in ...
Critical Factors to Consider Before Leaving Your Pet at a Boarding Facility or with a Pet Sitter
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Sep 01Every year millions of dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and ages are cared for by boarding facilities, pet sitters, friends, and family ...
