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Holiday Movies Have Gone to the Dogs
By Susan Spisak - Dec 01Tis the season! Get into the spirit by watching holiday movies with your buds like we do. We light the fire, pop popcorn, and turn on our favorites...
K9 Programs to Support Vets
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01Every November 11th, the U.S. celebrates Veterans Day to commemorate Veterans of all wars. This date was chosen for the 11th hour of the 11th day ...
Maine Shelters & Their Canines
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01October is the ASPCA's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If you weren't one of the many who adopted a pet during the height of the pandemic and are ...
Fostering: Open Your Home to a Pet in Need
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01Dog fostering is the backbone of many animal nonprofits, especially rescue organizations who don't have brick-and-mortar facilities. Fostering is ...
Keeping Pets & Seniors Together
By Susan Spisak - Sep 01If you're older and have a dog, you know that a furry kid enriches your life, brings you joy, and rounds out your household. Add to that, if ...
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Grieving Our Beloved Pets
By Patricia Lee Rode, MA - Sep 01As a pet loss and bereavement counselor, I have worked with clients who have lost many different kinds of beloved animal companions and have seen ...
Rescuing Dogs with Disabilities & Special Needs
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01For shelters, nonprofits, and individual rescuers, taking on relinquishments and strays is their mission. Many respond to pleas to assist canines ...
Considering a Canine Wedding Attendant?
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01Congratulations, you're engaged and preparing for the big day. You want a memorable event that says “you.” Including your favorite canine can ...
Let’s Get Outside!
By Susan Spisak - Jun 01The new normal is here for the time being, and that includes adhering to state and CDC pandemic guidelines. While all this is fluid – especially ...
Go Green Every Day
By Susan Spisak - May 01Being environmentally friendly, aka “green,” was once regarded as trendy, but we're long past that - it's become a part of our daily lives. This ...
Adoptions
Brynn
Nov 16Brynn is here and getting her second chance! She is around 4 years old with a body that shows signs of abuse and overbreeding. She's a bit timid ...
Kane
Nov 16Kane Kane is almost one year old. He was surrendered due to an injury that required amputation. This amazing boy is healing well and will have ...
Baxter
Nov 16Baxter, 2 Years, Mixed Breed Baxter is a beautiful pup who is up for anything -- playing, hiking, fetching, he wants to do it! While he can play ...
Bailey
Nov 16Bailey, 8 years Lab Mix A sweet older lady looking for someone new to show all her tricks. She knows sit/ sit pretty, lay down, roll over, drop, ...
Becky
Nov 16Becky, 8 years, Lab mix Becky is a beautiful 8yr old female Lab mix who is 61-lbs and loves to play! She's looking for a home without cats or ...
Bates
Nov 16Bates This young lad is just 10 months old and growing fast. He's already tipping the scales at 80lbs! Bates is the perfect lug - he's so far ...
Milo & Cali
Nov 16Milo & Cali This adorable brother/ sister duo is about 7 years old and was surrendered after a move. Friendly, personable, playful, and so darn ...
Freedom
Nov 16Freedom, 1 year, Pit Mix I'm the bestest boy! I can be a little fearful in my kennel, and can sometimes get out my big boy bark, especially if you ...
Fenway
Nov 16Fenway, 4 years, Lab Mix I am an active young man who needs a very particular home. One that does NOT have children or cats in it is a must. I ...
Ruger
Nov 16Ruger, 1-2 years, Redbone Coonhound A very sweet active boy who requires an active family. According to his previous family he gets along wonderful...
Columns and Opinion
Vestibular Disease in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Dec 01The vestibular system is comprised of neurological components responsible for perceiving one's body orientation relative to Earth. In simplest ...
Rescue of the Month: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter
By Susan Spisak - Dec 01“I feel like this shelter is stuck between being called a shelter and a rescue,” said Joan McBurnie, Executive Director and Manager for the almost ...
Furry Words
Dec 01Is it really December? We're really about to close out another year? I will say I'm ready to say goodbye to 2021 and am looking forward to playing ...
What's in your Wallet?
By www.dianalogan.com - Dec 01Does your dog training wallet contain the right kind of Canine Cash? Does it have sufficient purchase power to turn your dog's head? Does she ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Nov 01Obedience: The Foundation of All We Do with Our Dogs AKC defines its obedience program as trials set up to demonstrate the dog's ability to follow ...
Knowledge to Enrich the Life of You and Your Dog - The Best Dog Books of 2021
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Dec 01It's the holiday season and a time when we often think about giving gifts to others. The greatest gift my parents gave me was a love of reading ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Dec 01How Good a Trainer Are You? Sometimes it is good to take a step back and look at our role in the training process. It is important to remember ...
Holiday Stress. Oh My!
By Dr. Judith Herman - Dec 01Q. This is the first holiday season with friends and family. Our Covid puppy, who is now a teenager, hasn't been around crowds. What can I do to ...
Why is it Suddenly so Difficult to See the Veterinarian?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Nov 01Some of my clients have commented on the long lead times to get appointments with their veterinarian for several months. In addition, new clients ...
Barking in Dogs
By Christine D. Calder ... - Nov 01Did you know that barking is normal behavior in dogs? It is in their DNA. Based on their ancestral jobs, there are even some breeds of dogs more ...
