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News
2021 Downeast Dog News Best of the Best Contest
Jul 28It is time for our annual Best of the Best contest! Vote for your favorite Maine pet-related businesses in the following categories: Vet Practice ...
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 ...
Joring & Other Fitness Fun
By Susan Spisak - Apr 01Welcome to April, it's National Canine Fitness Month. There are many interesting sports designed to bolster your dog, so he can burn off energy, ...
Monson, the Award-Winning Therapy Dal
By Susan Spisak - Mar 01Melissa MacWilliams and her 9-year-old Dalmatian, Monson, have been the focus of media attention of late. The friendly and gentle “Dal” won the ...
Guide to Poison Prevention in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, ... - Mar 01The month of March is recognized as Poison Prevention Awareness Month. Understanding what potential harmful poisons exist in your home and yard is ...
Celebrate Dogs This February
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01February is the month of love with Valentine's Day as its pinnacle. Some of us shower our important people with cards, candy, a nice meal, even ...
The Importance of Routine Grooming for your Pooch
By Elsebeth DeBiase - ... - Feb 01Dog grooming isn't all about fancy haircuts. The act of grooming keeps skin and coat healthy while providing an opportunity to check for injuries, ...
Emergency Preparedness
By Susan Spisak - Jan 04Severe ice and snowstorms, strong Nor'easters, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, forest fires, and natural or man-made disasters can necessitate...
Adoptions
Wags and Monkey
Jun 15Name: Wags and Monkey (bonded) Breed: Lab mixes Gender: Female/Female Approximate age: 5/5 years Approximate weight: 64/65 lbs Vetted: Yes Spayed/N...
Astro
Jun 15Astro, 1 yr., Catahoula Leopard Mix He is up for anything life has to offer, car rides, playing with toys, going for walks, and running in the ...
Teddy
Jun 15Teddy, 7 yrs., Brittany Spaniel Mix Cuddly, sweet, funny & loving, Teddy has completed treatment for heartworm. Teddy can live with children but ...
Jackie
Jun 15Jackie, 3 yrs., Spaniel/English Springer Mix Super sweet, high-energy girl looking for an active home with no other animals. She wants to be the ...
Nova
Jun 15Nova, 1 yr., Plotthound Mix Spunky and fun! Likes dogs but chases cats and horses. Nova has been in the company of children of different ages and ...
Sky
Jun 15Sky, 1 yr., German Shepherd Mix House-trained, understands basic commands, and can be home without supervision. She loves to play and will work ...
Brownie
Jun 15Brownie, 8 yrs., Pit Bull Mix Brownie is a laid-back girl who enjoys a little activity. She walks slowly but beautifully on leash. Small animals ...
Striker
Jun 15Striker, 2 yrs., Tree Walker Coonhound He loves everyone and is great with other dogs. He is a gentle guy and is good with all people and kids. He ...
Elsie
Jun 15Elsie, 5 yrs., Collie Mix Shy and sweet. Minimal eyesight, just started meds. If you take things slow with me, it will make me more comfortable ...
Sosa
Jun 15Sosa, 4.5 yrs., English Bulldog Sosa is a complex guy who needs just the right adopter. He would prefer a single female, with no other people in ...
Columns and Opinion
Pet Food Facts
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Jul 01I have reviewed what constitutes the most natural and best nutrition for our dogs and discussed the various factors that contribute to a pet ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Jul 01Foundation Training – The Secret to Success Is your dog a pleasure to live with? Can you go anywhere with your dog without a problem? Can you ...
How to Choose a Trainer
By Christine D. Calder ... - Jul 01You just brought home that new puppy or maybe adopted a new dog from the shelter and you are looking for training help. How do you choose? All ...
Furry Words
Jul 01What a gorgeous spring and start to summer we're having! This is the first time in about eight years I have a dog to share my walks with, and Syd, ...
Tia Marie
Jun 15Tia Marie is an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier from Old Orchard Beach. She loves camping, flowers and squeaky toys. She and I have lived in five ...
Rescue of the Month: Animal Welfare Society
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01The Animal Welfare Society, aka AWS, is a private humane society based in Kennebunk. Founded in 1967, this 501(c)(3) is a 40-acre campus that ...
Ask Bammy
By Nancy Holmes - Jul 01I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that owned Native American people a long time ago. We were designed by natural selection to be so intelligent and ...
Good Intentions, Bad Decisions
By www.dianalogan.com - Jul 01As we climb slowly out of our pandemic cocoons into the bright sunshine, we are going to encounter many dogs who have been hiding in the metaphoric...
Safe Travels
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Jul 01Q. I just followed a truck with a dog loose in the back. He almost fell out when the driver made a turn. Is this legal? A. Under the statute of ...
Roman
Jun 15Roman is a 6 year old German Rottweiler who loves sleeping in. He is a great cuddle buddy for lazy days, and enjoys lounging in the sun. He is an ...
