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News
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 ...
2020 Downeast Dog News Best of the Best Contest
Jul 31It is time for our annual Best of the Best contest! Vote for your favorite Maine pet-related businesses in the following categories: Vet Practice ...
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, ...
Adoptions
Rocky
Jul 30Rocky, 6 yrs., Staffie Terrier Golden fawn colored. Let's get the negatives out of the way – he doesn't like other pets. That said, he's terrific ...
Rebel
Jul 30Rebel, 6 yrs., Husky Has a lot of love to give but requires a very specific kind of home. Would do best in a low-key household with no animals or ...
Zayda
Jul 30Zayda, Adult, Pit Bull Mix Very smart and does amazing with her training. Has a lot of energy and would love to be your hiking buddy! She'd do ...
Sugar
Jul 30Sugar, 3 yrs., Lab Mix An energetic girl. Sugar is a very loyal companion that becomes very attached to her person. Needs time to warm up to ...
Stripe
Jul 30Stripe, 8.5 yrs., Hound Mix Stripe is a hound to his very core. He's a big guy and he LOVES to follow his nose! If you like handsome hounds, ...
Guinness
Jul 30Guinness, 7 yrs., Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever Mix He is an absolute love with a funny jawline – he's not snarling, it's how he ...
Sam
Jul 30Sam, 4 yrs. Black Lab Mix He's dog friendly but would prefer a home without children. Unknown with cats. He loves his toys! FMI: www.pittieposseres...
Watson
Jul 30Watson, 2 yrs., Amer. Staffordshire Terrier Goofy, cuddly and curious with a hefty dose of exuberance! Can entertain himself for hours with a good ...
Harley
Jul 30Harley, 5.5 yrs., Pit/Boxer Mix An energetic dog who loves to play. She is a star in our dog playgroups at the shelter. A bit of a worrywart and ...
Sami
Jul 30Sami, 2.5 yrs., Catahoula Cur Full of energy and love to play with toys and especially with my siblings. Loves outdoor activities like playing ...
Community
Mutt Scrub 2020 Cancelled
By Don Kingsbury - Jul 15It is with a heavy heart that we are cancelling Mutt Scrub this year. When we got down to brass tacks, we: 1) Didn't feel right about asking ...
Columns and Opinion
Rescue of the Month: SPCA of Hancock County
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01Founded in 1911, the SPCA of Hancock County is committed to providing shelter and care for abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals and educates ...
Can You H(ear) Me Now?
By Loren Candito DVM DACVD - Aug 01You know the tell-tale signs. The family dog has just spent a fun-filled weekend with the kids at the beach. Now he's shaking his head and ...
Ask Bammy
By Nancy Holmes - Aug 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 ...
My dog is Shedding!
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Aug 01Q. I have never seen my dog shed like this before. Is he sick? A. This year seems to be a banner year for shedding. Shedding is a normal process ...
Rottie and Lola
Jul 30Rottie is a 7 year old Rottweiler/Doberman mix. She is very sweet and silly, but also extremely bratty when she doesn't get what she wants. Lola ...
What Do You Feed Your Dog?
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Aug 01At least once a week, someone asks me, “Don, what food do you feed your dog?” Based on experience, they expect me to say, “I feed my dog brand X ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Aug 01Good News for Performance Enthusiasts On Track Agility Club of Maine has just finished putting on a wonderful, well attended Agility match and a ...
"Fine" and its Slippery Slope
By www.dianalogan.com - Aug 01The young puppy's instant response to my presence was to move away and stay out of reach, tail tucked, mouth closed firmly, body and voice ...
Furry Words
By Sara Moore - Aug 01Hello again! How is your new normal treating you and your four-legged friends? I have started doing office readings, but it was a bit of a shock ...
Copper
Jul 09Copper 13 year old Golden Retriever. “ I am willing to accept this dog of the month award, although I am actually a human. As a resident of Maine ...
