Pets

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.

It's sad to report that "Marty the Cat"....the furry feline fixture for the past 12 years who greeted friend and foe atop the summit of Mount Washington has died according to the Associated Press. Summit operations manager Rebecca Scholand said: “It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we have to share the news of Marty’s passing due to an unforeseen illness...

The FDA announced a recall of several brands of dog food produced at Sunshine Mills due to unsafe level of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by mold and can cause illness and even death in dogs. Pets are highly susceptible to aflatoxin poisoning because, unlike people, who eat a varied diet, pets generally eat the same food continuously over extended periods of time...

There’s just something when you look at your dog and they are looking back staring deeply into your eyes it’s like you feel the connection, like you feel the love in the stare. Well, at least we thought we did.  New research hot off the presses from jneurosci...

In case you haven't heard, every animal-lover’s favorite event of the year, the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, is just about here! This year is extra special, first and foremost, it is the 10th anniversary celebration of the Humane Hero Dog Awards, 2nd we don't have to miss a moment of this two hour extravaganza as the Hallmark Channel will be broadcasting it Monday, October 19th at 8pm... Read

It's kind of funny, when I started dating my husband Stephen, I wasn't a dog person unless they were pocket-sized, of course. But, I knew at some point I would want to add a furry friend because, well, I wanted one, and so did our kids. It wasn't an easy decision; I wanted a pocket-sized dog small enough to put in my purse and take it with me everywhere...

Summer never really lasts long enough, but this year if you're a parent, you've been blessed with double Summer vacation. And even though it wasn't what we expected for a Spring or Summer overall, it brought many families closer than ever. With Summer over, Fall has officially arrived, and its the perfect time to Fall-In-Love with a furry new friend...

I am often asked, what are some of the best breeds for a average first time dog owner?

Ever buy something new, and within the first fifteen minutes of use, it's broken? Yeah? Same! Over the weekend, we had a little family camping adventure in our backyard as we wrapped up Summer break. Family, friends, food, and the great outdoors, aka our backyard...

How is Summer winding down and coming to an end? Where did these past few months go? Somehow even though the whole world is in a pandemic, it seems that we haven't had the extra time to enjoy the beautiful land where we live. Last night we changed that and took to the woods for a nice sunset walk to the water...

We can all use a little light and positivity in our lives right now, and I'm here to give you just that. This story is out of Bangor Maine and how one man reunited with his lost furry friend. According to the Bangor Humane Society Facebook page, one of their furry friends found its forever home, the best part its the home he used to live...

There's just something appealing about sharing a brew with your dog after a long day...Busch has made it happen!

Check out a few of the available furry friends looking for a new forever home

It's super-tough work being a police officer right now. That's why, whenever we get the chance, we tip our hats to the fine law enforcement officers here in Central Maine.

If you know me, you know I dig dogs. I like spending time with both of my dogs so it’s natural that I wanted to take my dogs with me on my vacation trips. With a little pre-planning, you can work out most issues involved with having your pet along for the ride and vacation adventures...