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Barking Good Breweries, Wineries & Java Spots
By Susan Spisak - May 01The weather is getting warmer, and it's time to get outside with the pups! Go for a nice walk or an energetic hike, then find a spot to relax for ...
Paying It Forward: Mission Working Dogs
By Susan Spisak - Apr 01Retired Army Sergeant Christy Gardner is the Founder and President of Mission Working Dogs or MWD. Served by an active volunteer board including a ...
The Hidden Threat of Warm Months – Part 2
By Dr. Ruth Moore - Apr 01Part II - Blue Green Algae and the Human / Pet Family Last month, we learned that Blue-Green Algae is a cyanobacteria that grows in bodies of ...
Welcome, Museum of Maritime Pets
By Susan Spisak - Mar 01There's a new treasure on the Midcoast - the Museum of Maritime Pets. Initially a virtual website on seafaring animals through the ages, it moved ...
The Hidden Threat of Warm Months
By Dr. Ruth Moore - Mar 01Part I - Blue Green Algae and Pets These three words can strike a pet-owner's heart with terror. This phenomenon has been repeatedly written about ...
A Devotion to a Heritage Breed
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01For Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes, dog sledding is more than a winter sport. “It's part of our family culture,” said Hayes, who shares a large, blended ...
Top Dogs
By Susan Spisak - Jan 01Without a doubt, we love our dogs. Whether you prefer a purebred or a special mix of any sort, they're part of our family. We shower them with ...
Holiday Movies Have Gone to the Dogs
By Susan Spisak - Dec 01Tis the season! Get into the spirit by watching holiday movies with your buds like we do. We light the fire, pop popcorn, and turn on our favorites...
K9 Programs to Support Vets
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01Every November 11th, the U.S. celebrates Veterans Day to commemorate Veterans of all wars. This date was chosen for the 11th hour of the 11th day ...
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 ...
Adoptions
Aurora
May 10Meet Aurora! She is a 2yr old Lab/Staffordshire Terrier mix. Her favorite activities are getting attention and playing outside. She enjoys playing ...
Peppa
May 02Peppa, 1.5 years, Lab/Hound mix Peppa is a very sweet, energetic dog with a wonderful personality. She settles down pretty fast but still needs ...
Dexter
May 02Dexter, 1 year, Mixed Breed Dexter is good with other dogs & kids, no cat info. FMI: www.luckypuprescue.org
Billy Bob
May 02Billy Bob is a 4-year-old Terrier mix. He is a southern boy who has come to Maine to find a forever home. He is a sweet boy who loves to be with ...
Blue
May 02Blue, 7 years, American Staffordshire Blue is a very sweet boy who gets leashed up willingly and is treat motivated. He loves his toys, walks, car ...
Honey
May 02Honey, 3 years, Terrier/Mix Honey is a bundle of energy and loves to play. She is looking for an active, fun-loving family. FMI: www.popehumane.org
Gunner
May 02Gunner, 5 years, hound mix Gunner is vocal, active, smart, and very committed to what he wants. He will not do well in an apartment. He needs a ...
Cleo
May 02Cleo is a young mixed breed pup, around 3 months old and 15lbs. In her foster homes, she has done well with cats, dogs, and children. She's also ...
Meemaw
May 02Meemaw is amazing! Meemaw is a 10-year-old Rat Terrier mix. She was found at a local landfill in the south. Meemaw acts like she has had a family ...
Paisley
May 02Paisley, 2 years, Mixed Breed Paisley is sweet and cuddly. She enjoys walks, car rides and snuggles. She needs a laid-back home. Will do well with ...
Columns and Opinion
Rescue of the Month: Passion for Pets
By Susan Spisak - May 01Passion for Pets Rescue, aka PPR, is an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit. They take in all breeds and ages, from puppies through the often-ove...
Help! My Dog Is Stubborn! – Part 2 of 3
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 01Last month I reviewed reasonable reasons why a dog might choose not to do something we ask the dog to do; the dog is stressed (anxious, afraid, or ...
Off-Leash Etiquette
By www.dianalogan.com - May 01Last month, I talked about handling dogs on-leash in public and how our artificial, designed-for-humans-only environment of sidewalks and cities ...
Call for Veterinarians
May 01Q. My son wants to be a veterinarian when he grows up. What does he need to know? A. Being a veterinarian is more than a job, it is a vocation. ...
Nasal Tumors in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Apr 01Nasal tumors are a type of cancer that result from uncontrolled growth of abnormal (glandular) cells lining the nasal cavity or sinuses. Though ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - May 01Agility For All Agility, if introduced and taught correctly, can be a wonderful experience for almost any dog. Agility can help build confidence ...
Behavioral Euthanasia: Making the Hard Decision
By Christine D. Calder ... - May 01Making the decision to euthanize your pet can be one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make in your life. This decision becomes even ...
Furry Words
May 01It makes my heart so happy that Spring has sprung yet again! I love seeing the earth wake up, the colors return, and people and their pets ...
Furry Words
Apr 01Hello and welcome to spring!! I hope this finds you and your pups well and ready for warmer days and awesome adventures. As usual, I put the call ...
Help! My Dog Is Stubborn! – Part 1 of 3
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Apr 01I have often heard a prospective or existing student say, "Can you help me? My dog is so stubborn." I'm not a fan of the word "stubborn." Too ...
