Pets

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...

One of the thing I really like about this time of year is you can get outside and enjoy some pretty robust exercise before it gets too hot, and not have to deal with many insects, now if someone would pass that info on to the ticks we would truly be golden...

we're already beginning to see a rapid uptick (no pun intended) in the number of ticks that are on the move in our backyards.

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...

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...

I am getting upset just thinking about this. Because I can see how easily it can happen.

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...

A 14-year-old Waterville teen wanted to do something special for the cats who are out in the cold this winter, he has made insulated cat dens.

There are only a few days left in January to get your dog registered with your city or town. If you ignore this it could cost you an extra $25.

I'll admit after winding down for the day, at least a few times a week I like to reward myself with a lil ice cream. I can usually barely make it back to my seat before my furry friends realize what is happening and want in. I've always though it would be nice if I could set Ozzy up with his own ice cream treat...

The FDA has issued a dog food recall about certain Sportmix pet foods, that are manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. and sold nationwide. The recall is focused on a dry food kibble that has a potentially deadly ingredient that has been linked to the deaths of at least 28 dogs that have died or been sickened by the recalled dog food...

Our "Reason To Smile" today introduced us to Morgan the black lab who will be retiring from the Maine Wardens Service. Morgan is in her final month of a nine-year career serving the state of Maine. Morgan began her career in 2011 as a search and rescue K9 in western Maine with Game Warden Kris MacCabe...

When it comes to obedience, a variety of factors can affect a dog's disposition.