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News
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...
Zoom Training
By Sara Sokol - Jan 04This year has been one full of change, compromise, and getting creative to find ways of keeping our lives as close to normal as possible. The dog ...
‘Tis the Season
By Susan Spisak - Nov 30Don't let the holiday season overwhelm you. If you have canine-loving friends and family members on your list, gear gifting towards that passion ...
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 ...
Adoptions
Sasha (one of bonded pair)
Mar 02Sasha, 12 yrs., Miniature Pinscher Mix I'm an older gal, looking for a retirement home. My brother, Axel and I are looking to be adopted together ...
Rocko
Mar 02Rocko, Senior, Boxer Mix Loves toys, playing fetch, snuggling and any love & attention he can get from his humans. He could potentially live with ...
Mikka
Mar 02Mikka, 8 yrs., German Shepherd Gorgeous, highly intelligent, sweet & curious. He was not socialized as a puppy, so he is currently learning all ...
Wrigley
Mar 02Wrigley, 3.5 yrs., Catahoula Leopard Dog An extremely affectionate dog. He is cool as a cucumber on walks. Loves to run and fetch tennis balls! ...
Porter
Mar 02Porter, 1yr., Lab Mix Porter gets along great with other dogs and enjoys meeting new people. He doesn't have a lot of experience on a leash but ...
Axel (one of bonded pair)
Mar 02Axel, 11 yrs., Rat Terrier Mix I'm an older fella, looking for a retirement home. My sister, Sasha and I are looking to be adopted together. We've ...
Big Ben
Mar 02Big Ben, 10.5 yrs., American Bulldog Big Ben, Big Boy, Big Heart! Ben loves people & is a goofy guy. He has some old dog arthritis that he takes ...
Weenie
Mar 02Weenie, 2 yrs., Feist Weenie survived Hurricane Sally and ended up at our partner rescue in S.C. She is not for the faint of heart and will need a ...
Ryder
Mar 02Ryder, 1.5 yrs., Australian Cattle Dog A strikingly beautiful boy with a larger-than-life personality. He is over exuberant so no young children ...
Storm
Mar 02Storm, 2 yrs., Lab/Great Dane Mix Walks nicely on a leash if there are no distractions but can pull. She is working with our training partners. An ...
Columns and Opinion
PET FOOD MYTHS & FACTS – No. 1
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Mar 01What we feed our pets matters. Unfortunately, there are many myths about pet nutrition. Even more alarming, the pet food industry lacks transparenc...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Mar 01Tracking – A Problem Solving Relationship Tracking is a sport in which almost all dogs can be successful. Your dog's nose is millions of times ...
Leash Reactivity in Dogs
By Christine D. Calder ... - Mar 01Leash reactivity is a common behavior in dogs. Often characterized by barking, growling, lunging, snapping, and biting, this behavior can be ...
Furry Words
Mar 01It's hard to believe we're into March and that I've had Syd for five months! In case you haven't heard, I adopted a five-year-old chocolate Lab ...
Sully
Feb 02Sully is a super soft, very wiggly bottomed American Staffie that just celebrated his First birthday. He is a pro at giving hugs, invading your ...
Rescue of the Month: Kennebec Valley Humane Society
By Susan Spisak - Mar 01Hillary Roberts, Executive Director of Kennebec Valley Humane Society, KVHS, exudes friendliness and positivity. Even with the pandemic, she's ...
About Beds
By Nancy Holmes - Mar 01Last evening, Boss was playing with one of those chunky, thick paper things she calls “book.” I tried to get her to play with me, but she just ...
Mind your Ps and Cues
By www.dianalogan.com - Mar 01It usually ends up being a circular conversation. A client will ask, for example, “what is the command to get my puppy to perch?” We reply that ...
Are Probiotics Beneficial for My Dog
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Mar 01Q. Does my dog need probiotics? I hear a lot of talk about probiotics for people and dogs, but I don't understand if my dog needs them. A. Over ...
Rescue of the Month: P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01Founded in 1974, P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center, aka P.A.W.S., is a Camden-based non-profit that serves the Midcoast communities. This no-kill ...
