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News
Checking Back with Water Bark Wellness
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01“Things are going great. I absolutely love what I am doing,” said Kate Griffin, certified canine swim coach and owner of Water Bark Wellness aka ...
2018 Downeast Dog News Best of Best Reader's Poll
Jul 25It's that time of year again! Time to vote for your favorite Maine pet businesses. Please click on the link below to cast your votes. Please only ...
Sea Dogs Go to Bat for Rescues
By Susan Spisak - Jul 05The Portland Sea Dogs, the AA minor league baseball team affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have a heartwarming promotion called “Dog of the Day” to ...
Day Trips with a Canine Co-Pilot
By Susan Spisak - Jun 01Are you happiest when you can hit the road looking for adventures? Make them extra special by packing your pooch into the SUV for a day of fun. ...
FREESTYLE FINDS A HOME IN MAINE
By Judith Stoodley - May 01About twenty years ago, I was working the graveyard shift as the night reference librarian in the Unity College library. Once the minimal tasks ...
Dog Poop Happens!
By Jenn Rich - Apr 23Dog waste is an environmental pollutant placed in the same category by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as herbicides, insecticides, oil, ...
Maine Artists Give Back
By Susan Spisak - Apr 01They're all animal-lovers who give of themselves, sharing their talents for Maine's dogs in need. I had the opportunity to speak to these wonderful...
Shed Hunting Adventures
By Susan Spisak - Mar 01Growing up, Colin Chase liked hiking through Maine's woods with his Shepherd mix--in fact, he preferred that to playing with friends after school. ...
For the Love of Goldens
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc., or YGRR, serves the six New England states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and ...
Dog Sled Adventures in Maine
By Susan Spisak - Jan 01It's winter in Maine, so why not start the year with an exhilarating dog sled adventure? Visitmaine.com says that taking a guided dog sled trek, ...
Adoptions
Nitro and Sasha
Aug 06Nitro & Sasha are a mellow, easy going pair of Lab mixes who recently lost their owner. Having been together their whole life, we are in search of ...
Jack
Aug 06Jack is one of these sweetest dogs. He wins hearts over upon seconds of meeting people, largely due to the fact that he loves to hug people and ...
Wanika
Aug 02Wanika, Adult, Greyhound WW's Lost Girl "WANIKA" is a friendly black female retired from Florida after a successful career. Please consider ...
Ted
Aug 02Ted An older gentleman who loves to go fishing. P.A.W.S. Adoption, (207)236-8702
Abe
Aug 02Abe, 4yrs., Catahoula Bulldog mix Sweetest and most low maintenance dog his foster has had the pleasure of knowing. Content with a walk in the ...
Henry
Aug 06Henry is about 7 months old, neutered and a silly happy pup! He loves snuggling and going for walks. He's great on the leash, loves to see the ...
Wiggles
Aug 02Wiggles, Adult, Greyhound Wiggleit Alilbit "Wiggles"is a sweet white brindle female retired from Florida. Call for more information Tuesday ...
Berger
Aug 02Berger, Young, Greyhound BGR S Spielberg "BERGER" is a handsome, young red male retired from Florida. Call for more information Tuesday through ...
Remy
Aug 02Remy, 5yrs., Yorkie He is NOT a calm lap dog, and is very busy and energetic. He is a sweet, friendly little fella that needs a good amount of ...
Jasper
Aug 02Jasper, 4 yrs., Beagle/Bulldog Smart, energetic, quick learner. LOVES squeaky toys and to run and play. Because of his bulldog nature, can be ...
Columns and Opinion
Rescue of the Month: Maine Greyhound Placement Service
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01For 25 years, the Maine Greyhound Placement Service (MGPS) has been dedicated to finding terrific homes for retired racing Greyhounds in Maine and ...
Foreign Bodies
By April Guille, DVM, ... - Aug 01Unfortunately, most people know a pet that has eaten something it shouldn't have. These objects, termed "foreign bodies" by the veterinary medical ...
Ask Bammy an Advice Column for Dogs by a Dog
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 ...
SUGAR!
By Dr. Judith Herman - Aug 01Q. My friend warned me about frozen dog treats because they are loaded with sugar. Is this true? A. Just like our processed food we need to read ...
Rescue of the Month: Passion for Pets Rescue
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01The popular and heartfelt quote, “Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will be changed forever,” is the ...
Help! My Dog Gets Distracted (And Sometimes Wild and Crazy!!!) in Public
By Don Hanson, ACCBC, ... - Aug 01When we put our dogs into new situations, they often divert their attention away from us and toward anything and everything but us. Sometimes they ...
Training Your Performance Dog
By Carolyn Fuhrer - Aug 01On August 5, 2018 at Colby College in Waterville, ME, Mid Coast Kennel Club of Maine will put on a Variable Surface Tracking Test. The test begins ...
Furry Words
By Sara Moore - Aug 01People are always amazed that I can actually communicate with animals, and they're always curious as to what their pet would say to them. Last ...
Test your knowledge!
By www.dianalogan.com - Aug 01See how you and your friends do with this little test. Hey, you might learn something, too! Each question has 1-3 correct responses. See the end ...
Cranial Cruciate Injuries Part 2 – Surgical Options
By April Guille, DVM, ... - Jul 01Last month we discussed cranial cruciate tears and how they are diagnosed. In this article, we will cover some of the surgical options available ...
