I have tried explaining to those who have never worked in a shelter that time is funny inside shelter walls, and I always end up sounding like a “Star Trek” episode. Time moves differently in the shelter; some days moving so slowly that half a day feels like a week and other days moving so […]
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More tips on dog behavior from Midcoast Humane, Part II
One of my earliest memories from when I was 4 or 5 years old is sitting in the front yard of my house playing. We lived on a cul-de-sac of townhouses and the front yards were adjoined. The family who lived catty-corner to us had a brown cocker spaniel whom I had met before but […]
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Tips from Midcoast Humane on why dogs do dog things, Part I
My social media feeds are full of videos and pictures of animals. I find it relaxing to watch the variety of ways that we humans love the animals that share this Earth with us. Last night, I watched a particularly heartwarming video of a man patiently, over the course of hours, gaining the trust of […]
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It’s kitten season in Maine
I love spring. I garden as my stress relief and the weather warming up and my bulbs sending up shoots tells me that happy hours digging in the dirt and nurturing growing plants are right around the corner. Along with that happy anticipation is a strong vein of anxiety because along with spring’s flowers comes […]
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Paws for this thought on sustainability
The U.S. has a lot of pets. In fact, pets in the United States eat more meat than all of France. Did you also know that if American pets formed their own country, their meat consumption alone would rank fifth in the world? The collective environmental impact of our beloved animal companions is staggering — […]
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Pets of the Week: Meet felines Lowi and Toon Toon
Meet Lowi and Toon Toon, Midcoast Humane’s pets of the week! Lowi is a black male cat and weighs 10 pounds, and Toon Toon is a black-and-orange calico, 13 pounds. They are both 6 1/2 years old. A bonded pair of lovely cats, Lowi and Toon Toon are a friendly, social due. They greet all […]
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Living in the shades of gray at Midcoast Humane
Like many people attracted to animal welfare as a career, I am, by nature, a helper and a problem solver. I have seen that the myriad problems that face pets and pet owners are complex and often a facet of larger issues in people’s lives, but I still want to do as much as I […]
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Pet of the Week: Tango the dog is looking for a new dance partner
Tango is a fun-loving, smart, active guy, looking for a forever family or individual to offer him a loving home. Sweet Mr. Tango loves his human time and is very person-oriented. He has learned “sit” and “touch” on cue and LOVES doing positive reinforcement training. He is so smart! He is leash and harness trained […]
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Pet of the Week: Amore searching for a family
Amore is an energetic, loving dog who loves to jump, play and receive affection from people. Amore came to Midcoast Humane all the way from Puerto Rico and is ready to find a home as the only animal. She loves to be with her people and going on adventures. She is 4 years old, a […]