Animals

The Humane Society of the Waterville Area has announced they have a dog & puppy transport due to arrive from Mississippi this coming Tuesday (4/20/21) It's certainly a testament to the generous and caring hearts of us Mainers to support the many dogs that make their way to Maine from high-kill shelters down south. Tr...

While many fairs and festivals are still weighing what they will do in 2021, it has been confirmed that one of Maine's best known fairs will take place in 2021

One of the rights of passage here in Maine when it comes to spring is the opening of the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. According to WGME-TV, the park is slated to open for the season in two weeks on April 15th. If you've been to the Maine Wildlife Park before you know that they do a wonderful job of showcasing over 30 different species of wildlife that are native to the State of Maine...

I'm always happy to highlight the amazing job the Humane Society of the Waterville Area does. With few people and limited funds they truly stretch each dollar and make a wonderful difference for our furry friends. In helping their cause I was just made aware of the latest transport they have arriving from Alabama this weekend, Saturday the 27th to be exact...

According to Fox Business, the U.S. Congress is demanding that a popular perscription flea & tick collar called Seresto be recalled due to 1,700 animal deaths and over 75,000 illnesses that appear to be connected to the Seresto collar.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) has just released the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. for 2020. Coming in at #10, the low to the ground but high to the heart Dachshund rounds out the top-10 in popularity. What they lack in height they more than make up for in energy...

One of our sales staff at the radio station passed along some information about a great local organization, PALS, that is now offering low cost vet services. PALS which stands for "Protectors of Animal Life Society" located in Winthrop has recently under gone an expansion of its shelter...

Take your kids out to enjoy a little fun while gathering Easter eggs.

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month. It’s a great time to remember your pets can get into substances they shouldn’t no matter how careful you are as an owner. Be diligent about keeping toxic materials away from animals. The costs both monetary and emotional can be devastating...

Princess Chloe needs life-saving surgery. Please help if you're able.

Here is your reminder that it's time to enter the Moose permit auction.

There is good news, though. Now is the best time to clear them off your property.

It’s been 5 years since we got our German Shepherd Dog Zelda. It’s been quite an adventure for sure. We were prepared for some of the distinct characteristics of this breed because we previously had a Shepherd/Lab mix named Bella. When we attempted to get puppy training for Bella, we realized the area was lacking in training for this breed...

Dogs might be called man's best friend, but a new study finds our four-legged companions may enjoy a lady's company better, at least that's how the story goes. Researchers from Washington State University say several factors throughout history played a role in connecting humans with dogs...

Have you ever noticed those stone structures in some towns that are stunning remnants of long ago?  No, they are not New England’s version of stone hedge and they were not built for religious purposes. They are cattle pounds. I drive by a couple of these structures on at least a weekly basis, which led me to wonder just why were they built...

It's no secret that, like me, Martha Stewart loves dogs...she has four dogs, and a bunch of other animals, not to mention a new line of CBD dog treats. Yep, you can score chewy chews, oil drops, and other infused items. Plan on choosing from three formulas, wellness, calm or mobility...