Animals

According to CNN, after following appeals from PETA into the use of captive monkeys in Thailand’s coconut-picking industry, Target has ended its sale of coconut milk from major producer Chaokoh. A Target spokesperson said, “we take seriously the claims made against Chaokoh, and given they were unable to sufficiently address the concerns raised, we made the decision to remove their product from our

I love eggs. Sometimes I will randomly express my affection for this dairy delight. One thing I do not love ab out eggs is all the choices at the super market. Seems not all that long ago there were brown eggs, and white eggs in a couple sizes...

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 Humane Society of the Waterville Area does an amazing job at transitioning our furry friends in need. Wether they are transporting southern dogs up here to find forever homes, or to place litters of kittens that arrive unexpectedly. I'm always in awe of the wonderful job Executive Director Lisa Oakes and her staff do on a daily basis...

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...

Babesiosis, as discussed in a recent post, is only one of they many tick borne illnesses in Maine. It’s important to be aware of all of them and to take proper steps. And winter is a good time to get all your ducks in a row regarding ticks...

Alright, now usually when you think of Budweiser beer and mascots...you think of horses...BIG Clydesdale horses. Now this is fine of course I love how the two come together to make memorable ads but I'm more of a dog kinda guy, as you know. So, imagine my surprise when I found out that Budweiser and social channel @WeRateDogs hope to bring some holiday cheer for lucky dog owners with a contest to

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...

We don't usually get wild in our house on a weeknight, especially a Wednesday night. It's the middle of the week, and usually, by the time we've hit mid-week, I'm just chugging along to reach the finish line—nothing more, nothing less. This Wednesday was different, though, because sometimes you just need to let loose and know that there is always an exception to the rule...

I have mentioned several times I like dogs and tolerate cats. I have not mentioned we also have a horse in the family. My daughter owns a horse called Candy and it’s safe to say my wife loves horses as well. And while our own barn is currently lacking a horse I did get the opportunity to get out and ride and enjoy the fresh air with my family...

According to a press release from the US Department of Transportation, airlines in the US can now ban emotional support animals from riding in the cabin. This ruling puts a final say on the "emotional support" debate that has tied airlines into accepting everything from chickens, snakes, and even peacocks and lizards from riding alongside their owners...

I heard this phrase "November Widow" a few years back and wondered what it could mean. That was until it was explained, and at that moment, I never felt something more accurate in my life. What is a November Widow? If you have a spouse who eats, sleeps, breathes, and downright lives to hunt, you are a November Widow...

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...

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...

The Humane Society of the Waterville Area does an amazing job of bringing these dogs to Maine for a new life.