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News
Celebrating Older, Seasoned Dogs
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01November is recognized by many nonprofits as National Senior Pet Month as well as Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Both focus on highlighting older dogs ...
A Special Friend to New England Shelters
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01Every October since 1981, the American Humane has celebrated “Adopt-a-Dog Month®” to showcase the need for forever homes for the estimated three- ...
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 ...
Adoptions
Bayne
Nov 02Bayne, 2-3 yrs. Bayne is people and dog friendly. She is current on vaccines, is being spayed, and will be ready for her forever home. Bayne came ...
Achilles
Nov 02Achilles, 2yrs., Mixed Breed An energetic guy that is looking for a home that can help him become a more confident companion at his own pace. He ...
Zephyr Rose
Nov 02Zephyr Rose, 2.5 yrs., Catahoula Leopard Hound An energetic, exuberant adolescent pup. Needs a home that has Catahoula experience and is active. ...
Momo
Nov 02Momo, 5 yrs., Beagle/Chihuahua Came from a challenging situation and needs a special home with someone who is understanding & patient. She wants ...
Brody
Nov 02Brody, 1yr. A gorgeous brindle dog and such a good and loving boy! He loves to play with both humans and dogs. After a long day of playing Brody ...
Suke
Nov 02Suke, 10 mos., Pit/Spaniel Mix Fully housebroken, crate trained, loves other dogs, cats, and women. She takes a bit longer to warm up to men but ...
Nala
Nov 02Nala, 1 yr., Shepherd Mix A sweet girl looking for just the right home to help her become more confident. Nala needs a quiet home with a fenced in ...
Bubba
Nov 02Bubba, 6-7 yrs., Lab/Chow Mix Bubba loves being petted! He has scoliosis and is a little sore in the back end, so a home with few steps is best. ...
Jackson
Nov 02Jackson, 3 yrs. A handsome big boy who needs a very patient and understanding family who is ready to work with the shyest of boys. Would not do ...
Grace
Nov 02Grace, 4-5 mos., Hound Mix She is happy, kind and energetic. Gets along well with other dogs and would do great with a friend, but she would also ...
Columns and Opinion
Louise
Nov 02Louise Cheese is a 16 month old Bullmastiff who lives with 2 human brothers Carter and Jack, her cat brother Keven and her rat sisters Lemon and ...
Preparing Your Dog for Winter & the Holidays
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Nov 01As the days get short, the temperatures drop, and the snow flies, we need to take some extra measures to ensure our dogs will be safe and comfortab...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Nov 01Obedience Training – Shaping Choices I am so proud of my students. Several of them are now working with their second dog since they started ...
Furry Words
By Sara Moore - Nov 01Welcome back to another edition of Furry Words! I'm a psychic for people and pets, and if I wasn't the one to actually be chatting with your ...
Snuffle Mats!
Nov 01Q. I have a really active pup that needs tons of exercise. If he doesn't get his long walks, he is into everything. I am worried about this winter ...
The Treatment of Behavior Problems: A Behaviorists Secret
By Christine D. Calder, ... - Nov 01Behavior problems are one of the leading reasons why pets lose their homes and sometimes their lives. When their pet has a behavior problem, many ...
Rescue of the Month: Pulled from the Pits
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01“So, I save Pit Bulls,” laughed Kelly Ouellette, Founder and President of Pulled from the Pits when asked about her rescue's efforts. She'd been ...
Ask Bammy
By Nancy Holmes - Nov 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 ...
Stairway to Injury
By www.dianalogan.com - Nov 01The puppy came to us at 4 months old thinking that stairways were a combo racetrack/high jump. Any time anybody started using the stairs, Skipper ...
Rosebud
Oct 12Rosebud was chased to our camp by coyotes on Labor Day weekend 2009. It was ordained, I guess, that we were to be there, because she would not ...
