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Did you know that 64% of homes in Maine have at least one pet? Yes, it’s true! So it’s no wonder there are lots of pet events. Here are some pet events Bell’s Furry Friends Photography is thrilled to be involved with: 1. Second Annual Greater Bangor Bark for Life This year, Bark is on … Continued

Since 2009, I’ve photographed people and their pets as part of my photography business, Bell Imaging & Design, LLC. As a pet owner myself, when my clients ask to photograph their pet, they entrust me with a very important task, to capture their pet’s essence and personality. As my business grew, I developed a great … Continued

In 2006, Hancock County resident Susan Walsh testified in front of the Agriculture Committee in support of LD 1881, an act to give judges the authority to protect pets as part of protection from abuse orders. Walsh, a domestic violence survivor, told her story about how her then-husband executed her elderly, deaf, and blind border … Continued

I want to talk to you for a moment about an important topic. Through my day job at the Bangor Daily News’s Special Sections Department, I have the privilege of meeting lots of interesting people and hearing lots of stories. Most of them are happy stories, while some are not. Some start out heartwrenching but … Continued

Keeper is more than just a pretty face. She’s a smart little girl. The 2 1/2-year-old papillon came from a breeder in Maine. She has another papillon brother named Finch and a younger sister named Maybe. The household also has a Yellow Lab named Atticus and an Aussie Shepherd named Reese. Rebecca Henderson, owner of … Continued

Part of what I love about my jobs is that I’m blessed to meet so many different people with interesting businesses and a love for pets. Yes, I have two, as a BDN writer and photographer. If you live in the Bangor area and get our weekly publication, aptly named “The Weekly,” you may notice … Continued

Smiles abounded at the UMaine Fogler Library when the library hosted a week of visits by local therapy dogs.  “It’s hard not to smile when you’re around dogs,” said Katie Kiel, a junior art history major at UMaine. According to Gretchen Gfeller, Fogler Library’s public relations manager, the idea came, not from the university, but … Continued

The roles of a responsible pet owner and dog-smart parents are to teach children to stay safe around dogs. Basic Safety Tips: Do not approach unfamiliar dogs. Do not surprise a dog by petting it. Allow them to sniff you first. If you’re approached by an unfamiliar dog, remain motionless like a tree. Do not … Continued

You just delivered a bouncing baby bundle. Now, you’re ready to go home. You know that this is a whole new world for you! Have you prepared your pets for their new life too? Say what? That’s right. Your pets are impacted by this new being as much as you are. However, they may not know … Continued