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The Dog Days of Summer
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01Welcome to what's often referred to as the dog days of summer. While many people believe this saying refers to lazy dogs lounging around in the ...
Camping with your Favorite Bud
By Susan Spisak - May 31Maine has so many wonderful regions--from the gorgeous coastal areas to the beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountains. What better way to explore ...
What do dogs want?
By Elsebeth DeBiase - May 31Have you ever wondered what your dog thinks about going to the groomer, the vet, or the dog park? The answer is different for every dog depending ...
Making a Difference One Pup at a Time
By Susan Spisak - May 01Columbo, a Great Dane mix, has become the face of helping dogs in need with the backing of his many friends and number one fan, mom Andrea Shaw. ...
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Starting Anew with Help from Friends
By Susan Spisak - Apr 01Retired Army Sergeant Christy Gardner has a new friend to nurture--a special needs yellow puppy that she met while working for Varney's Labs. Her ...
Adopting A New Puppy
By Susan Spisak - Mar 04A new puppy is a long-term commitment and will require ongoing work. If you're up to the challenge, you'll need to decide what breed is best for ...
Including your Dog in the Big Day
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01As dog-loving owners are tying the knot, many are including their fur BFF's in their ceremony. It's a growing trend, especially for those having ...
Winter Treks with your Dog
By Susan Spisak - Dec 28Happy 2019! It's a new year and you've resolved to boost your health by exercising more. Exercise is a great way to not only control your weight, ...
The Dog at the Front Desk
By Susan Spisak - Nov 30“It's quite amazing,” said Rauni Kew, PR and Green Program Manager at the high-end and dog-friendly Inn by the Sea of their distinctive adoption ...
Furry Friends Keeps Owners & Pets Together
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01With this being November, the month we celebrate Thanksgiving and share a meal with our family and friends, we'd like to highlight the good works ...
Adoptions
Gronk
Jul 09We think Gronk, just like his namesake, is just the greatest, and we can't believe no one has fallen in love with him yet. This guy has it all; ...
Bella
Jun 28Bella, 4 yrs., Labrador A bouncy, playful and loving girl. This sweetheart is goofy and energetic, loves exploring the outdoors with her family. ...
Warren
Jun 28Warren, Young, Greyhound Superior Warren is a young fawn male retired from Florida. Retired racing greyhounds are quiet, clean, good natured dogs ...
James Taylor (JT)
Jun 28James Taylor (JT), 10 yrs., Catahoula Leopard mix A sweet, calm, and kind boy. He is a perfect balance of relaxation and exploring. Walks pretty ...
Chevy
Jun 28Chevy, 2.5 yrs., Beagle A friendly boy who gets along well with other dogs and children. No cats. Good house manners, but he likes to steal ...
Tequila Ann
Jun 28Tequila Ann, 10 yrs., Mixed Breed This sweet girl came to us as a stray. She loves car rides. She may be fine with children over the age of 7, she ...
Buck
Jun 28Buck, 4 yrs., Greyhound MW Buck is a handsome red four year old male retired from Florida. Nice, friendly. Maine Greyhound Placement, Call Mary; ...
Rosie
Jun 28Rosie, 10 yrs., Catahoula Leopard mix A sweet girl who loves two things the most in the world: her people and her ball. Any chance Rosie gets to ...
Toby
Jun 28Toby, 7 yrs., Hound mix He was mistreated and has trust issues as a result. Reactive to strangers, particularly men, and needs to be introduced to ...
Gingersnap
Jun 28Gingersnap, 3 yrs., Pointer mix Super sweet and gentle, and can be a bit shy. In a home I'm sure I will flourish and gain the confidence I need to ...
Columns and Opinion
Summer Skin Care For Your Dog
By Loren Candito DVM DACVD - Jul 01Summer is just around the corner. Here are some tips to be sure your 4 legged companion is ready for the summer season. Sun Most pets do not ...
What’s in a Name - The Importance of Choosing and Using Your Dog's Name Wisely
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01Your dog's name is an essential signal you will use when you want to communicate with him. At its most basic, to your dog it means, “pay attention ...
Ask Bammy, an Advice Column for Dogs by a Dog
By Nancy Holmes - Jul 01I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that long ago owned Native American people. We were designed by natural selection to be so intelligent and physically ...
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Jul 01Q. My dog loves eating grass. It is worse in the spring. I was told he has an upset stomach, but he isn't showing any signs of stomach trouble. ...
“Leashes? We don’t need no stinking leashes!”
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - May 31Dogs love to explore and run; both things they cannot enjoy while on a leash. For those and many other reasons, many of us look for opportunities ...
Rescue of the Month: Bangor Humane Society
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01“We decided that we needed to invest in the future of our organization and in the future of the pets in our community,” said Suzan Prendergast, ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Jul 01Enjoy the Dog You Have Performance sports require a lot of dedication and patience. Dogs, just like people, learn at different speeds, and one ...
Teaching Your Dog “No!”
By www.dianalogan.com - Jul 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 ...
Furry Words
By Sara Moore - Jul 01Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying your summer and that your pups are romping in the woods and cooling off in the lakes, rivers, and ocean. ...
“Need to Breathe”
By Gail D. Mason, DVM, ... - May 31The larynx or “voice box” can be considered an under-appreciated organ until its function is impaired. Besides producing sound, the larynx is a ...
