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Spotlight on Three Special Maine Dogs
By Susan Spisak - Sep 01Aura, Dolly Pawton, and Lucky Tim are treasured dogs making a difference. Aura and Dolly Pawton are service dogs who perform specific tasks for ...
Neighborhood Shopkeepers Are Here for Us
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01Neighborhood pet shops need our encouragement during these tough times. These essential businesses have brought it by adding deliveries, online ...
Senior Dogs Thrive in a Forever Sanctuary
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01“I always wanted to take in old dogs. It was kind of a dream of mine,” said Laurie Dorr of North Yarmouth. “You say, someday I'm going to do it.” ...
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Visiting the Groomer During COVID-19
By Elsebeth DeBiase - Jun 02Dear Pet Owner, Pet Grooming was officially allowed to open on May 1, 2020, as part of Maine's staged approach to reopening businesses. Many rural ...
Animal Lovers Strengthen Their Drive During Crisis
By Susan Spisak - Jun 02The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing many firsts; most are heartbreaking and difficult. Yet animal lovers are shining during restrictive times with ...
Golden Heroes
By Susan Spisak - May 01The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study or GRLS, operated and funded by the 72-year-old 501(c)3 Morris Animal Foundation of Denver, CO, is one of the ...
Eastport Collie Was First Animal Movie Star and Played the Lead Role in Maine’s First Film
By Ethan King - Mar 01Before Rin Tin Tin, Lassie, and Toto, the most famous dog in the world was a Scotch Collie from Eastport, Maine. Jean, the Vitagraph Dog was a ...
Creative Canine Enrichment
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01It's tough keeping dogs busy during this wintery weather. While it's great to bundle up and go for a walk with your canine gal pal, there are ...
Here’s to Being a Better Dog Parent!
By Susan Spisak - Jan 01A new year – and new decade – often brings resolutions to be a better version of yourself. You know those resolutions – take care of your health, ...
Ten Things Your Dog Wants You to Know
By Sara Sokol - Mr. Dog ... - Jan 01As a positive reinforcement trainer, one of my top priorities is building a bond between my clients and their dogs built on communication, trust, ...
Adoptions
Rosie
Sep 02Rosie, 1yr., Lab Mix Rosie is an energetic dog. She will thrive when she is loved by someone that can spend some time with her training. She ...
Lucky
Sep 02Lucky, 4 yrs., Mixed Breed Lucky is a sweet, playful boy that is fine with other dogs, but prefers to be the only dog in the household. P.A.W.S. ...
Apollo
Sep 02Apollo, 1 yr., Catahoula Leopard Mix Very sweet, calm, and well mannered. He loves to play with other dogs and is good with cats and small ...
Daisy
Sep 02Daisy, 10 yrs., Hound Mix Looking for a very quiet, adult only home. She's doesn't like to cuddle and not a huge fan of unsolicited petting. She's ...
Kona
Sep 02Kona, 6 mos., Terrier Mix Wonderful with other dogs and cats and is kennel trained. A little shy at first but comes around once she knows you and ...
Wizard
Sep 02Wizard, 1.5 yrs., Hound, Basset/Mix Super sweet and friendly! P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption, (207)236-8702
Tanner
Sep 02Tanner, 6 yrs., Beagle A very sweet girl who is good with children, cats, and other small dogs. Loves to be outside running and playing, but also ...
Georgie
Sep 02Georgie, 1 yr., Mixed Breed Sweet, energetic gal. Has a strong prey drive, so no cats and due to her enthusiasm no small children. Fetch is one of ...
Hayden
Sep 02Hayden, 2 yrs., Lab/Shar-pei Mix Loves people, car rides, giving kisses and snuggling. Would love to be a hiking partner. Great on/off leash (once ...
Rocky
Jul 30Rocky, 6 yrs., Staffie Terrier Golden fawn colored. Let's get the negatives out of the way – he doesn't like other pets. That said, he's terrific ...
Columns and Opinion
Tripp
Sep 01Tripp is a 4-year-old, 40 Pound, Mix breed. He sleeps so soundly that he loses control of his tongue and it slides out of his mouth and actually ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Sep 01More Performance Opportunities There are not a lot of opportunities to work with your performance dog during these difficult times, but OTAC – On ...
Rescue of the Month: Midcoast Humane
By Susan Spisak - Sep 01Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter merged in 2016 and were renamed Midcoast Humane in 2018. But the nonprofits' roots go ...
Furry Words
By Sara Moore - Sep 01How is it September already??? Wasn't I just putting the screens in and welcoming summer? I am not complaining, but time seems to be moving faster ...
Detection Dogs For COVID-19
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Sep 01Q. Did I hear right? Dogs are being trained to detect the COVID-19 virus? A. Yes, you heard right. Dogs have an amazing nose. They have 300 ...
Where Can I Find A Humane and Ethical Pet Care Professional?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Sep 01I am often asked to help people find pet care professionals. I know and recommend many such individuals throughout the USA. Still, if I don't know ...
Ask Bammy, an Advice Column for Dogs by a Dog
By Nancy Holmes - Sep 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 ...
Dogs and Kids: Ouch! He bit me!
By Christine D. Calder, ... - Sep 01Dog Bite Statistics in the United States: • The Centers for Disease Control estimates 4.7 million people each year are bitten by a dog • The ...
Playing by the Rules
By www.dianalogan.com - Sep 01Forget about a “job” - our dogs love to play! The great thing about playing with our dogs is that we can cultivate a huge range of habits and ...
Rescue of the Month: SPCA of Hancock County
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01Founded in 1911, the SPCA of Hancock County is committed to providing shelter and care for abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals and educates ...
