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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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Maine Nonprofits Welcome Hurricane Animals
By Susan Spisak - Dec 01On October 4th of this year, several Maine non-profits opened their hearts to companion animals in need from the Bahamas Islands after Hurricane ...
Service Dog Strong: People Saving Dogs, Dogs Saving People
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01Simone Emmons is on a mission. This disabled Army vet founded Service Dog Strong or SDS, Maine's only 501(c) (3) nonprofit with the purpose of ...
