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News
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, ...
Maine Nonprofits Welcome Hurricane Animals
By Susan Spisak - Dec 01On October 4th of this year, several Maine non-profits opened their hearts to companion animals in need from the Bahamas Islands after Hurricane ...
Service Dog Strong: People Saving Dogs, Dogs Saving People
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01Simone Emmons is on a mission. This disabled Army vet founded Service Dog Strong or SDS, Maine's only 501(c) (3) nonprofit with the purpose of ...
Adoptions
Harley
Jun 16Harley, 5.5 yrs., Pit Bull/Boxer Mix Harley is an energetic dog who loves to play. So much so, that she is a star in our dog play groups here at ...
Scarlett
Jun 16Scarlett, 1.5 yrs., Whippet/Chihuahua A nervous girl who is looking for an adult only home! A behaviorally special needs dog. She is a very shy ...
Harley
Jun 16Harley, 12 yrs., Cocker Spaniel Harley is a special needs pup. He is mostly blind and deaf, but finds his way around his home well. Mellow, ...
Hester
Jun 16Hester , 5 yrs., Terrier Mix Very shy, but once she learns to trust, she is a love. She's quiet, house trained and crate trained. Hester needs a ...
Captain
May 01Captain, 10 yrs., Hound As awesome as they come. He has a great mix of energy and mellowness, and enjoys adventures as well as his couch potato ...
Momo
Jun 16Momo, 5yrs., Beagle/Chihuahua Looking for an adult only home with no other animals. Momo is a behaviorally special needs dog. Needs an experienced ...
Queenie
Jun 16Queenie, 8yrs., Hound Such a loving girl. She enjoys getting attention & is affectionate. She has a very sweet nature. Needs a cat-free home, but ...
Delia
Jun 16Delia, 8 yrs., Corgi/Terrier Loving, loyal, but also independent, Delia is a smart dog who loves to hike & swim. She is also a good couch buddy. ...
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Diesel
May 12Many of our animals have had difficult or sad pasts but every time one of them goes out our doors with a new adopter, it is a chance for a new and ...
Columns and Opinion
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Jul 01What is a Tracking Match? Maine's newest dog club, On Track Agility Club of Maine, will be offering a tracking match on Saturday, July 25 in ...
Dogs and the Stuff They Put In Their Mouths
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01One of the first things a new puppy parent learns is that dogs, no matter what their age, like to put things in their mouth. They approve when ...
Holistic Approach to Allergies
Jul 01Q. The snow goes away and my dog starts scratching. Besides going to my veterinarian for drugs is there anything I can do at home? A. Allergies ...
Big Bang Boom- Noise Phobia in Dogs
By Christine D. Calder ... - Jul 01The 4th of July will soon be upon us which means fun parades, barbecues, and firework displays for the humans but terrifying events for dogs. ...
Rescue of the Month: Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County
By Susan Spisak - Jun 02Since 1989, Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County (PMHSKC) has been devoted to caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in ...
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 ...
"He Loves to Eat!"
By www.dianalogan.com - Jul 01He was a large dog, Not large TALL, Or large LONG, But large AROUND. This was a Portuguese Water Dog, and he was blatantly obese. I was at an ...
Rescue of the Month: Fetching Hope Rescue
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01Fetching Hope Rescue (FHR) is an all-volunteer, foster-based group whose mission is to save neglected, abused, and stray dogs, then place them in ...
Furry Words
Jul 01Well, so far 2020 has been interesting, but it looks like we are safe to slowly reenter the world and leave the cocoon of our houses! I know this ...
Thoughts on the Pandemic & Our Dogs
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jun 02The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, at least for a time. Unfortunately, many of the changes have great potential to impact our ...
