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In 2011, seven-month-old Annabelle Mitchell was bit and killed by the family’s Rottweiler while her mother passed out on the couch of their Frankfort home. State officials noted at the time that the incident was the first dog bite-related fatality in Maine in 40 years. Cases as severe as Annabelle’s are rare. However, the likelihood of … Continued

Paws Down Training Service, housed at For Dogs Boutique at 251 Main Road, Holden, will hold a Canine Body Language Seminar on Saturday, May 4 from 10-11 a.m. at For Dogs. Jack and Diane Cunningham teach adults about cues canines give and how to understand what they’re saying. “We give an overview of canine body … Continued

Last week, I told you about a unique meet and greet opportunity when the Bangor Roller Derby Girls joined Maine Greyhound Placement Service at For Dogs Boutique in Holden. They raised $85 for the non-profit, but also awareness for the greyhounds and organization. A meet and greet is an opportunity for the public to meet … Continued

When a pet becomes lost the first call an owner should make is to their local Animal Control Officers. That’s because these people are on the front lines of keeping both animals and people healthy and happy. Sometimes the job requires picking up a stray or injured animal from the roadside and delivering it for … Continued

Get Ready to Bark for Life in Portland This May! Event Chair Kim Hansen contacted me recently to let me know that they’re going to barking and walking to bite cancer’s bum on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The walk kicks off at Bug Light Park in South Portland. Following in the pawprints of … Continued

I came across this very cute video, “Do You Speak Doggie?” the other day, and it struck a chord! It’s courtesy of www.thefamilydog.tv. You can access it by clicking HERE. Parents, if you have kids and dogs in the house, show them this video. If you don’t have dogs in the house, but you’re out … Continued

At the tail end of National Pet Sitters Week (March 6-12), we wanted to recognize pet caregivers who help pet parents by providing care for their furry loved ones. Choosing a caregiver for your furry loved one can be almost as taxing as finding a babysitter for your child. Just because it’s your pet, doesn’t … Continued

One in four dogs in the United States develops some kind of cancerous tumor in their lifetime. It’s a sobering statistic, isn’t it? That’s partly because cancer is an ugly disease. While VPI Pet Insurance designated November as Pet Cancer Awareness Month, there is something pet owners can do now to bring awareness to people … Continued

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi The mercury this morning read -1 degrees Fahrenheit when we went outside for Laura’s morning constitutional. First, I bundled myself up in a coat, gloves, scarf, and hat. Then, I bundled her up … Continued

It seems like cold weather hit us hard. I know Laura doesn’t appreciate the snow. Although, sometimes it seems like she’s having a blast. That said, there are some simple things you can do to keep your furry friend happy and warm. 1. Keep them inside on cold weather days. Sounds like “duh” advice, but this … Continued