The bill would outlaw extra fees for common companions like cats and dogs.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Pet CPR class raises funds for Pet Oxygen Mask project
A pet first aid and CPR course in Falmouth last month raised $1,800 for the Maine Pet Oxygen Mask Program. The program’s founder, Bobby Silcott, was the instructor for the course, hosted by the Falmouth Police Department and Falmouth Parks and Community Programs. Silcott, a retired animal control officer, donates oxygen masks to fire and […]
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Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is hard. These businesses try to guide owners through it.
From end-of-life photographers to pet death doulas, more Mainers are turning to professionals to document the final days with their beloved companions and cope with the grief that ensues.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth to host pet first aid class
The Falmouth Police Department and Falmouth Parks & Community Programs will host a workshop on pet first aid and CPR from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9. The course , which will provide an overview on what to do for a pet in an emergency situation prior to receiving veterinary care, is limited to […]
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 inTimes Record
Blessing of the Animals begins in honor of St. Francis of Assisi
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, 25 church communities around Maine will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services over the next two weeks. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy […]
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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 inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: So I got my dog a puppy
Karma likes to chew shoes and pees every time you turn your back. But she’s so friendly and happy, she’s won over (almost) everyone.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Legislators ponder bill that would let many Maine renters keep pets
Committee hears strong opinions pro and con on a measure that would force many landlords to allow dogs, cats and other pets.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We can love our cats and keep them from decimating the bird population
Step 1: Press Maine legislators to include cats in our animal trespass laws. Step 2: Keep your pets inside. Step 3: Stop feeding feral felines.