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News
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 ...
Happy Tails
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01Dog-lovers appreciate wonderful rescue and happily-ever-after stories. The dedicated animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups across ...
Dog Gone Good Times Ahead
By Susan Spisak - Sep 01The Maine Wienerfest and Newfie Fun Days are coming this month and will draw many dog-lovers from all over New England and beyond. Not only are ...
Field Announced: 17th Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials at the Maine Boat & Home Show
By Gretchen Piston Ogden - Aug 01The annual Maine Boat & Home Show, August 9-11, on the waterfront in Rockland, Maine, will, as always, feature boats in the water, boats on land, ...
Pet Cremation
By Ardys Goodine, Owner ... - Aug 01The loss of a companion pet as we all know can be sudden and unexpected, or we have an aging pet and know the “decision” is going to have to be ...
Creating Valuable Memories of Your Pet
By Debra Bell - Aug 01By Debra Bell Bell's Furry Friends Photography They say that a picture speaks a thousand words, but it's not just photographs that can help us ...
Adoptions
Lilly
Feb 06Lilly, 1 yr., Lab Mix If you'd like to meet Lilly, call HSWA to make sure she is still available – she may be adopted quickly! HSWA, 100 Webb Road ...
Little Bit
Feb 06Little Bit, 5 yrs., Chihuahua I was surrendered to a shelter in Georgia and have now made my way to Maine for a fresh start. My ideal home would ...
Riley Mae
Feb 06Riley Mae, 4 yrs., Catahoula Enjoys vigorous exercise and needs it! Riley loves most dogs and is very friendly to those that she knows. Riley will ...
Jake
Feb 06Jake, 8 yrs., Beagle Looking for a home where people will give him lots of attention, and some yummy snacks! He enjoys the company of his people, ...
Luke
Feb 06Luke, 6 yrs., Amer. Bulldog/Boxer Mix Luke is a gentle giant who loves everyone and everything! Luke needs to go to an active home, where he has ...
Zoey
Feb 06Zoey, 1 yr., Mixed Breed If you'd like to meet Zoey call HSWA to make sure she is still available – she may be adopted quickly! HSWA, 100 Webb ...
Boru
Feb 06Boru, 9 yrs., Australian Shepherd Mix I am an owner surrender because my humans had a baby and I want to be an only child. My dream home would be ...
Sienna
Feb 06Sienna, 2.5 yrs., Catahoula/Australian Cattle Dog Mix Very smart, loyal and has potential that is limitless. She has not had a lot of training, ...
Zafira
Feb 06Zafira, 4mos. Beagle/Dachshund A sweet, playful pup who came to us from Puerto Rico. Zafira gets along well with other dogs and would likely be ...
Emma
Feb 06Emma, 2 yrs., Lab Mix One of the smartest dogs you will meet, she knows a lot of voice commands. Emma loves to play ball. Best with no cats and no ...
Columns and Opinion
Teddy
Feb 05Teddy - This is the Schipperke named Teddy who lives in Union. He loves boats and always jumps right up on to the bow. When we visited Stonington ...
In Search of the “Perfect” Dog – Part 1
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Feb 01I am often asked, “How do I get the perfect dog?” I always start by asking for clarification, “How do you define “perfect”? Typical responses are: ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Feb 01Agility for All Agility, if introduced and taught correctly, can be a wonderful experience for almost any dog. Agility can help build confidence ...
Well-Read Dogs
By www.dianalogan.com - Feb 01When we venture beyond our dog's usual training space, it's harder for him to maintain the level of responsiveness that he does at home. If a dog ...
February is Veterinary Dental Month
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Feb 01Q. I have a small dog I adopted from the shelter. Her teeth are horrible. What are my options? A. Any dog can have bad teeth. Certain breeds have ...
“It’s Cool to be Hip”
By Meghan Sullivan, DVM, ... - Feb 01Hip dysplasia is the most common canine orthopedic condition. Despite the fact that is used as a “catchall” lameness phrase, it is a specific ...
Rescue of the Month: Humane Society Waterville Area
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01Since 1970, Humane Society Waterville Area, aka HSWA, has had the mission of sheltering animals until they find permanent homes, to educate the ...
Ask Bammy, an Advice Column for Dogs by a Dog
Feb 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 ...
Furry Words
By Sara Moore - Feb 01We are one month into 2020, and I hope it's going well for you and your pups! There is a lot of change happening for many of us, and we need to ...
Rescue of the Month: Tall Tails Beagle Rescue
By Susan Spisak - Jan 01In 2016, I chatted with Chris Abbe, founder of the 501(c)3 Tall Tails Beagle Rescue (TTBR). I was impressed with his dedicated nonprofit and ...
