By Susan Spisak - Aug 01
Hello wild blueberry season! Running from late July to early September, these small, firm, and sweet berries are treasured here. This hardy fruit, ...
By Susan Spisak - Jul 01
Maine's Pet Oxygen Mask Project, aka the Maine POM Project, is the brainchild of the industrious Auburn resident, Bobby Silcott. His mission is to ...
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By Susan Spisak - Jun 01
Jeana Roth's role as Director of Community Engagement for Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland aka ARLGP, includes participation in a bi-monthl...
By Susan Spisak - May 01
The weather is getting warmer, and it's time to get outside with the pups! Go for a nice walk or an energetic hike, then find a spot to relax for ...
By Susan Spisak - Apr 01
Retired Army Sergeant Christy Gardner is the Founder and President of Mission Working Dogs or MWD. Served by an active volunteer board including a ...
By Dr. Ruth Moore - Apr 01
Part II - Blue Green Algae and the Human / Pet Family
Last month, we learned that Blue-Green Algae is a cyanobacteria that grows in bodies of ...
By Susan Spisak - Mar 01
There's a new treasure on the Midcoast - the Museum of Maritime Pets. Initially a virtual website on seafaring animals through the ages, it moved ...
By Dr. Ruth Moore - Mar 01
Part I - Blue Green Algae and Pets
These three words can strike a pet-owner's heart with terror. This phenomenon has been repeatedly written about ...
By Susan Spisak - Feb 01
For Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes, dog sledding is more than a winter sport. “It's part of our family culture,” said Hayes, who shares a large, blended ...
By Susan Spisak - Jan 01
Without a doubt, we love our dogs. Whether you prefer a purebred or a special mix of any sort, they're part of our family. We shower them with ...
By Susan Spisak - Dec 01
Tis the season! Get into the spirit by watching holiday movies with your buds like we do. We light the fire, pop popcorn, and turn on our favorites...
By Susan Spisak - Nov 01
Every November 11th, the U.S. celebrates Veterans Day to commemorate Veterans of all wars. This date was chosen for the 11th hour of the 11th day ...
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01
October is the ASPCA's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If you weren't one of the many who adopted a pet during the height of the pandemic and are ...
By Susan Spisak - Oct 01
Dog fostering is the backbone of many animal nonprofits, especially rescue organizations who don't have brick-and-mortar facilities. Fostering is ...
By Susan Spisak - Sep 01
If you're older and have a dog, you know that a furry kid enriches your life, brings you joy, and rounds out your household. Add to that, if ...
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By Patricia Lee Rode, MA - Sep 01
As a pet loss and bereavement counselor, I have worked with clients who have lost many different kinds of beloved animal companions and have seen ...
By Susan Spisak - Aug 01
For shelters, nonprofits, and individual rescuers, taking on relinquishments and strays is their mission. Many respond to pleas to assist canines ...
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