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Applying for a Service Dog
By Susan SpisakSeptember is National Service Dog Month, a time to not only create awareness for these companions who assist their humans, but to honor their efforts and devotion to...
Applying for a Service Dog
By Susan SpisakSeptember is National Service Dog Month, a time to not only create awareness for these companions who assist their humans, but to honor their efforts and devotion to...

Water Buffs
By Susan SpisakWater Dogs were developed to work in the water, often for hunting, retrieving, rescue, or as all-around helpers. While happy on land, they thrive when they hit beaches,...
Water Buffs
By Susan SpisakWater Dogs were developed to work in the water, often for hunting, retrieving, rescue, or as all-around helpers. While happy on land, they thrive when they hit beaches,...

Summertime Safety Tips
By Susan SpisakIt’s time for outings, vacations, BBQs, and festivals! Many of us take our dogs along or just spend more time with them outdoors. Be aware of important safety...
Summertime Safety Tips
By Susan SpisakIt’s time for outings, vacations, BBQs, and festivals! Many of us take our dogs along or just spend more time with them outdoors. Be aware of important safety...

June’s Dog Days
By Susan SpisakJune is a favorite month for many of us. After the long winter—then the dreaded mud season—there’s sunshine and clear skies ahead! This is the perfect time to...
June’s Dog Days
By Susan SpisakJune is a favorite month for many of us. After the long winter—then the dreaded mud season—there’s sunshine and clear skies ahead! This is the perfect time to...

Dog Celebrations & Happenings in May
By Susan SpisakMay is a chock full of celebrations for dog lovers that will delight purebred and mutt fans, rescuers, and fur moms. There are specially designated days to observe,...
Dog Celebrations & Happenings in May
By Susan SpisakMay is a chock full of celebrations for dog lovers that will delight purebred and mutt fans, rescuers, and fur moms. There are specially designated days to observe,...

Local Teen Triumphs in Alaskan Sled Dog Races
By Susan Spisak Seventeen-year-old Tara Crossman is driven by her love of mushing. This dedication took her from Topsham and her Can Ya Catch Me Kennel all the way to...
Local Teen Triumphs in Alaskan Sled Dog Races
By Susan Spisak Seventeen-year-old Tara Crossman is driven by her love of mushing. This dedication took her from Topsham and her Can Ya Catch Me Kennel all the way to...