Cover Stories
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Breeds of the Emerald Isle
By Susan Spisak St. Patrick’s Day, honoring Ireland’s most famous patron saint, is observed on March 17th. While it started as his Feast Day in the 1600’s, over time...
Breeds of the Emerald Isle
By Susan Spisak St. Patrick’s Day, honoring Ireland’s most famous patron saint, is observed on March 17th. While it started as his Feast Day in the 1600’s, over time...
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Treats Made with Love by a Special Family
By Susan Spisak K9 Kookies LLC is an ambitious business endeavor kicked off last summer by Waldoboro parents, Danielle and Jason Stewart, for and with their lovable, often goofy, and...
Treats Made with Love by a Special Family
By Susan Spisak K9 Kookies LLC is an ambitious business endeavor kicked off last summer by Waldoboro parents, Danielle and Jason Stewart, for and with their lovable, often goofy, and...
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Fairfield, a Pet Detective
By Susan Spisak By day, Loretta Morse Leighton is a Midcoast Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with the goal of helping her patients. In her off-hours, Loretta and her...
Fairfield, a Pet Detective
By Susan Spisak By day, Loretta Morse Leighton is a Midcoast Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with the goal of helping her patients. In her off-hours, Loretta and her...
Furry Words
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Furry Words MARCH 2024
Welcome to the warmer days of March! Get your mud boots and towels ready because if your dog is anything like mine, she would paint the floor in mud if...
Furry Words MARCH 2024
Welcome to the warmer days of March! Get your mud boots and towels ready because if your dog is anything like mine, she would paint the floor in mud if...
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Furry Words February 2024
Welcome to February! I hope when you are reading this, the ground is blanketed in a clean layer of snow and it is not pouring, sleeting or flooding! What a...
Furry Words February 2024
Welcome to February! I hope when you are reading this, the ground is blanketed in a clean layer of snow and it is not pouring, sleeting or flooding! What a...
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Furry Words January 2024
Is it really 2024?! I feel like for the past eighteen years I’ve been in a rush. My son just turned 18, graduates in January but will finish hockey mid-March. Most...
Furry Words January 2024
Is it really 2024?! I feel like for the past eighteen years I’ve been in a rush. My son just turned 18, graduates in January but will finish hockey mid-March. Most...
Ask The Vet
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Acid Reflux in Dogs
Q. What is acid reflux, and what does it look like in a dog?A. Acid reflux is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by stomach juices,...
Acid Reflux in Dogs
Q. What is acid reflux, and what does it look like in a dog?A. Acid reflux is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by stomach juices,...
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Feeding Fermented Foods to Your Dog
Q. Can I feed fermented food to my dog?A. Fermented food has become very popular lately. Humans have been fermenting foods for centuries. This was mostly done to prolong the...
Feeding Fermented Foods to Your Dog
Q. Can I feed fermented food to my dog?A. Fermented food has become very popular lately. Humans have been fermenting foods for centuries. This was mostly done to prolong the...
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CIRDC
Q. All I am hearing is dogs dying of a mysterious upper respiratory disease. Can you tell me what is happening?A. Yes, there does seem to be a national panic...
CIRDC
Q. All I am hearing is dogs dying of a mysterious upper respiratory disease. Can you tell me what is happening?A. Yes, there does seem to be a national panic...
Basic Training Tips
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I Was Severely Punished
It Worked, and I’ll Never Do It Again, I Promise! I wasn’t the slightest bit interested in entering the AKC Rally competition nearby, but several friends and the instructor of...
I Was Severely Punished
It Worked, and I’ll Never Do It Again, I Promise! I wasn’t the slightest bit interested in entering the AKC Rally competition nearby, but several friends and the instructor of...
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The Deferential Equation Learning Boundaries
Puppies! So innocent, so cute, so full of unmitigated joy, such blank slates. Or not… at least not when it comes to “blank slates.” Puppies are surprisingly full of knowledge...
The Deferential Equation Learning Boundaries
Puppies! So innocent, so cute, so full of unmitigated joy, such blank slates. Or not… at least not when it comes to “blank slates.” Puppies are surprisingly full of knowledge...
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The One Treat Blunder
Be an Event Planner Instead! She called her dog. After much effort on her part, he finally came. Barely slowing down as he reached her, he grabbed the treat she...
The One Treat Blunder
Be an Event Planner Instead! She called her dog. After much effort on her part, he finally came. Barely slowing down as he reached her, he grabbed the treat she...
Veterinary Specialists
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Corticosteroid Use in Dogs Friend or Foe?
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones, also...
Corticosteroid Use in Dogs Friend or Foe?
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones, also...
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The “Fine” Line:
A Precarious Place to Be I asked my students what new experiences their puppies had had over the previous week.“Frannie got a bath,” one...
The “Fine” Line:
A Precarious Place to Be I asked my students what new experiences their puppies had had over the previous week.“Frannie got a bath,” one...
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TRACHEAL COLLAPSE IN DOGS
“Why does my dog cough like that?” By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty CareThe trachea, also known as the windpipe, is the...
TRACHEAL COLLAPSE IN DOGS
“Why does my dog cough like that?” By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty CareThe trachea, also known as the windpipe, is the...
Training Your Performance Dog
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Fetch – A New Titling Sport from AKC!
AKC Fetch titles were created as another activity in which owners could have fun with their dogs in the AKC Family Dog program. Earning AKC Fetch titles provides opportunities for...
Fetch – A New Titling Sport from AKC!
AKC Fetch titles were created as another activity in which owners could have fun with their dogs in the AKC Family Dog program. Earning AKC Fetch titles provides opportunities for...
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Training Your Performance Dog Focus, Attention,...
Focus. Attention. Engagement. Cooperation. We hear these words all the time, but what does it all mean? How do we obtain it, and how do we keep it? In the...
Training Your Performance Dog Focus, Attention,...
Focus. Attention. Engagement. Cooperation. We hear these words all the time, but what does it all mean? How do we obtain it, and how do we keep it? In the...
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Training Your Performance Dog
Rally – A Great Way to Start with Your Dog Rally has become a very popular dog sport. AKC Rally involves working with your dog and performing a series of...
Training Your Performance Dog
Rally – A Great Way to Start with Your Dog Rally has become a very popular dog sport. AKC Rally involves working with your dog and performing a series of...
Words Woofs & Meows
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Pet Obesity, part 3 The Role of Treats and Exer...
In addition to feeding our dogs daily, most of us also give our dogs treats. Treats are typically used for training because research indicates treats are the best reward for...
Pet Obesity, part 3 The Role of Treats and Exer...
In addition to feeding our dogs daily, most of us also give our dogs treats. Treats are typically used for training because research indicates treats are the best reward for...
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Words, Woofs, and Meows Pet Obesity, part 2
How to Keep Your Dog at a Healthy Weight Make your dog's weight a family project – Everyone MUST be actively involved in monitoring your pet's weight if you are...
Words, Woofs, and Meows Pet Obesity, part 2
How to Keep Your Dog at a Healthy Weight Make your dog's weight a family project – Everyone MUST be actively involved in monitoring your pet's weight if you are...
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A New Year's Resolution for Pet People–Please W...
Dr. Karen Becker of Barks&Whiskers reported that obesity is the number one health threat facing dogs and cats in the U.S. in a blog post on January 15th, 2023, "Obesity...
A New Year's Resolution for Pet People–Please W...
Dr. Karen Becker of Barks&Whiskers reported that obesity is the number one health threat facing dogs and cats in the U.S. in a blog post on January 15th, 2023, "Obesity...
Rescue of the Month
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Rescue of the Month: Humane Society Waterville ...
Providing a Safe Haven for Animals in Need By Susan Spisak Since 1970, Humane Society Waterville Area, aka HSWA, has had the mission of sheltering animals until they find...
Rescue of the Month: Humane Society Waterville ...
Providing a Safe Haven for Animals in Need By Susan Spisak Since 1970, Humane Society Waterville Area, aka HSWA, has had the mission of sheltering animals until they find...
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Rescue of the Month: PITTIE POSSE RESCUE & SAN...
Rescuing & Advocating for Neglected Bully Breeds By Susan SpisakPitte Posse, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, does not just rescue dogs and find them new homes. They strongly advocate for...
Rescue of the Month: PITTIE POSSE RESCUE & SAN...
Rescuing & Advocating for Neglected Bully Breeds By Susan SpisakPitte Posse, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, does not just rescue dogs and find them new homes. They strongly advocate for...
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Rescue of the Month: Pope Memorial Humane Society
Dedicated to Animals & the Community By Susan SpisakSince 1989, Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) has been devoted to caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in loving...
Rescue of the Month: Pope Memorial Humane Society
Dedicated to Animals & the Community By Susan SpisakSince 1989, Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) has been devoted to caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in loving...
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Basic Training Tips
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I Was Severely Punished
It Worked, and I’ll Never Do It Again, I Promise! I wasn’t the slightest bit interested in entering the AKC Rally competition nearby, but several friends and the instructor of...
I Was Severely Punished
It Worked, and I’ll Never Do It Again, I Promise! I wasn’t the slightest bit interested in entering the AKC Rally competition nearby, but several friends and the instructor of...
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The Deferential Equation Learning Boundaries
Puppies! So innocent, so cute, so full of unmitigated joy, such blank slates. Or not… at least not when it comes to “blank slates.” Puppies are surprisingly full of knowledge...
The Deferential Equation Learning Boundaries
Puppies! So innocent, so cute, so full of unmitigated joy, such blank slates. Or not… at least not when it comes to “blank slates.” Puppies are surprisingly full of knowledge...
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The One Treat Blunder
Be an Event Planner Instead! She called her dog. After much effort on her part, he finally came. Barely slowing down as he reached her, he grabbed the treat she...
The One Treat Blunder
Be an Event Planner Instead! She called her dog. After much effort on her part, he finally came. Barely slowing down as he reached her, he grabbed the treat she...
Furry Words
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Furry Words MARCH 2024
Welcome to the warmer days of March! Get your mud boots and towels ready because if your dog is anything like mine, she would paint the floor in mud if...
Furry Words MARCH 2024
Welcome to the warmer days of March! Get your mud boots and towels ready because if your dog is anything like mine, she would paint the floor in mud if...
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Furry Words February 2024
Welcome to February! I hope when you are reading this, the ground is blanketed in a clean layer of snow and it is not pouring, sleeting or flooding! What a...
Furry Words February 2024
Welcome to February! I hope when you are reading this, the ground is blanketed in a clean layer of snow and it is not pouring, sleeting or flooding! What a...
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Furry Words January 2024
Is it really 2024?! I feel like for the past eighteen years I’ve been in a rush. My son just turned 18, graduates in January but will finish hockey mid-March. Most...
Furry Words January 2024
Is it really 2024?! I feel like for the past eighteen years I’ve been in a rush. My son just turned 18, graduates in January but will finish hockey mid-March. Most...
Veterinary Specialist
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Corticosteroid Use in Dogs Friend or Foe?
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones, also...
Corticosteroid Use in Dogs Friend or Foe?
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones, also...
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The “Fine” Line:
A Precarious Place to Be I asked my students what new experiences their puppies had had over the previous week.“Frannie got a bath,” one...
The “Fine” Line:
A Precarious Place to Be I asked my students what new experiences their puppies had had over the previous week.“Frannie got a bath,” one...
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TRACHEAL COLLAPSE IN DOGS
“Why does my dog cough like that?” By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty CareThe trachea, also known as the windpipe, is the...
TRACHEAL COLLAPSE IN DOGS
“Why does my dog cough like that?” By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Staff Internist, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty CareThe trachea, also known as the windpipe, is the...
Veterinary Behaviorist
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The Three Term Contingency: The ABC’s of Behavior
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Understanding your pet's behavior can be simplified into three main parts known as the...
The Three Term Contingency: The ABC’s of Behavior
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Understanding your pet's behavior can be simplified into three main parts known as the...
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Fears and Anxieties
Understanding Your Dog's Anxiety: A Guide for Pet Owners By Christine D. Calder,DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Do you have a dog...
Fears and Anxieties
Understanding Your Dog's Anxiety: A Guide for Pet Owners By Christine D. Calder,DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Do you have a dog...
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Treatment of Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.comThe treatment of compulsive behaviors in dogs can be a gradual process, and each dog responds differently. Treatment often requires a...
Treatment of Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.comThe treatment of compulsive behaviors in dogs can be a gradual process, and each dog responds differently. Treatment often requires a...
Training Your Performance Dog
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Fetch – A New Titling Sport from AKC!
AKC Fetch titles were created as another activity in which owners could have fun with their dogs in the AKC Family Dog program. Earning AKC Fetch titles provides opportunities for...
Fetch – A New Titling Sport from AKC!
AKC Fetch titles were created as another activity in which owners could have fun with their dogs in the AKC Family Dog program. Earning AKC Fetch titles provides opportunities for...
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Training Your Performance Dog Focus, Attention,...
Focus. Attention. Engagement. Cooperation. We hear these words all the time, but what does it all mean? How do we obtain it, and how do we keep it? In the...
Training Your Performance Dog Focus, Attention,...
Focus. Attention. Engagement. Cooperation. We hear these words all the time, but what does it all mean? How do we obtain it, and how do we keep it? In the...
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Training Your Performance Dog
Rally – A Great Way to Start with Your Dog Rally has become a very popular dog sport. AKC Rally involves working with your dog and performing a series of...
Training Your Performance Dog
Rally – A Great Way to Start with Your Dog Rally has become a very popular dog sport. AKC Rally involves working with your dog and performing a series of...
Words, Woofs & Meows
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Pet Obesity, part 3 The Role of Treats and Exer...
In addition to feeding our dogs daily, most of us also give our dogs treats. Treats are typically used for training because research indicates treats are the best reward for...
Pet Obesity, part 3 The Role of Treats and Exer...
In addition to feeding our dogs daily, most of us also give our dogs treats. Treats are typically used for training because research indicates treats are the best reward for...
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Words, Woofs, and Meows Pet Obesity, part 2
How to Keep Your Dog at a Healthy Weight Make your dog's weight a family project – Everyone MUST be actively involved in monitoring your pet's weight if you are...
Words, Woofs, and Meows Pet Obesity, part 2
How to Keep Your Dog at a Healthy Weight Make your dog's weight a family project – Everyone MUST be actively involved in monitoring your pet's weight if you are...
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A New Year's Resolution for Pet People–Please W...
Dr. Karen Becker of Barks&Whiskers reported that obesity is the number one health threat facing dogs and cats in the U.S. in a blog post on January 15th, 2023, "Obesity...
A New Year's Resolution for Pet People–Please W...
Dr. Karen Becker of Barks&Whiskers reported that obesity is the number one health threat facing dogs and cats in the U.S. in a blog post on January 15th, 2023, "Obesity...
Rescue of the Month
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Rescue of the Month: Humane Society Waterville ...
Providing a Safe Haven for Animals in Need By Susan Spisak Since 1970, Humane Society Waterville Area, aka HSWA, has had the mission of sheltering animals until they find...
Rescue of the Month: Humane Society Waterville ...
Providing a Safe Haven for Animals in Need By Susan Spisak Since 1970, Humane Society Waterville Area, aka HSWA, has had the mission of sheltering animals until they find...
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Rescue of the Month: PITTIE POSSE RESCUE & SAN...
Rescuing & Advocating for Neglected Bully Breeds By Susan SpisakPitte Posse, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, does not just rescue dogs and find them new homes. They strongly advocate for...
Rescue of the Month: PITTIE POSSE RESCUE & SAN...
Rescuing & Advocating for Neglected Bully Breeds By Susan SpisakPitte Posse, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, does not just rescue dogs and find them new homes. They strongly advocate for...
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Rescue of the Month: Pope Memorial Humane Society
Dedicated to Animals & the Community By Susan SpisakSince 1989, Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) has been devoted to caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in loving...
Rescue of the Month: Pope Memorial Humane Society
Dedicated to Animals & the Community By Susan SpisakSince 1989, Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) has been devoted to caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in loving...
Guest Contributor
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Cat and Dog Dental Homecare:
Three Things You Can Do for Your Pet’s Teeth at Home by Jennifer Keaten DVM, MPH, DACVPMmainelyvetdentistry.com Did you know that in addition to trimming your pet’s nails, cleaning...
Cat and Dog Dental Homecare:
Three Things You Can Do for Your Pet’s Teeth at Home by Jennifer Keaten DVM, MPH, DACVPMmainelyvetdentistry.com Did you know that in addition to trimming your pet’s nails, cleaning...
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Managing Dry Skin Naturally with Coconut Oil
by Elsebeth DeBiase, BAminSC, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-SCoastal Creations Pet Salon, Owner Winter days invite romps with your canine companions in the fresh snow and long snuggles by the fire. The...
Managing Dry Skin Naturally with Coconut Oil
by Elsebeth DeBiase, BAminSC, ICMG, FFCP, LSHC-SCoastal Creations Pet Salon, Owner Winter days invite romps with your canine companions in the fresh snow and long snuggles by the fire. The...
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Dog Talk
By Sara SokolMr. Dog Training www.mrdogtraining.com Dogs are excellent communicators. They have no problem telling us when they are stressed, when they are having a hard time, when they are...
Dog Talk
By Sara SokolMr. Dog Training www.mrdogtraining.com Dogs are excellent communicators. They have no problem telling us when they are stressed, when they are having a hard time, when they are...
Hot Dog News
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MARCH Adoptable Dogs
CLARK 1 year old, Hound Mix Clark is an energetic, playful young pup in search of a new home! He’s very interested in exploring the world around and loves participating...
MARCH Adoptable Dogs
CLARK 1 year old, Hound Mix Clark is an energetic, playful young pup in search of a new home! He’s very interested in exploring the world around and loves participating...
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Green Acres Kennel Shop & ForceFreePets Announc...
Bangor, Maine - Our pets are becoming a more significant part of our lives all of the time. To help people with pets stay informed on how to help their...
Green Acres Kennel Shop & ForceFreePets Announc...
Bangor, Maine - Our pets are becoming a more significant part of our lives all of the time. To help people with pets stay informed on how to help their...
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AWS's Animal Care Intensive to Take Place in Fe...
Kennebunk, Maine –Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is pleased to announce that the application for Animal Care Intensive (ACI) is now open. ACI is a five-day series of workshops for high-school...
AWS's Animal Care Intensive to Take Place in Fe...
Kennebunk, Maine –Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is pleased to announce that the application for Animal Care Intensive (ACI) is now open. ACI is a five-day series of workshops for high-school...