After spending five months in the care of Midcoast Humane, the dogs quickly found homes soon after going up for adoption.
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Posted inAnimals, Arts & Entertainment
Palm Dog: Kodi, star of ‘Dog on Trial,’ is top dog of Cannes
The Palm Dog awards aren’t officially a part of the Cannes Film Festival, but do honor the canines who appear in the festival’s films.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
As demand to insure pets grows in Maine, employers are starting to offer coverage
Maine companies don’t contribute to expenses, but some offer group coverage plans. Many in the veterinary industry, where prices keep rising, say it’s worth the cost.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World, Sports
Two dogs die during 1,000-mile Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end the race across Alaska
The dogs’ deaths on Sunday prompted People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, long the Iditarod’s biggest critic, to call for race’s end.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth community rallies to find lost dog
When Yarmouth resident Kate Harnden noticed her Russell terrier, Lily, was missing last week, she immediately jumped into action, and so did the Yarmouth community. After posting on Facebook alerting the town, Harnden received over 60 comments from friends and other Yarmouth residents promising to keep their eyes peeled for the little dog. Last seen […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile
Lancashire heelers are solidly built dogs that are shaped a bit like a downsized corgi, standing around 1 foot at the shoulder and weighing up to about 17 pounds. They need a job.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Owning 2 dogs is chaos – and I like it
Eight-month-old Karma is a happy, destructive toddler, slowly bringing out the extrovert in Janey and me.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Some kinds of dogs shouldn’t be allowed as pets
American citizens seem to have a higher risk and violence tolerance than their British counterparts. Why?
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Pups in the Park to raise money for Standish Community Dog Park improvements
The Sept. 16 fundraiser for solar lighting and a shade shelter will include games, food, a dog show, demonstrations and raffles.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Boston man nearly misses his own wedding after dog mangles passport
Politicians had to pull some strings to help the groom get to Italy on time.