pets
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
With veterinarians stretched thin, Midcoast pet owners find solace with in-home, end-of-life care for their animals
Senior pets make up 30% of the U.S. pet population.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2022
Thousands celebrate dogs at ‘Pet Rock’ in Deering Oaks
Nearly 4,000 people turn out to help raise money for the Animal Cancer Foundation.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2022
The Maine Millennial: My rescue dog, myself
My experience with Janey serves as proof that even the weird, scared and temperamental strays are worth a chance.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Amid wave of pandemic pups, animal behavior experts warn aversive training may backfire
The head of Midcoast Humane's behavior department worries that a growing trend of punishment-based training methods is causing emotional and behavioral problems in local animals.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2022
More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage
Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2022
Midcoast Humane celebrates opening of new shelter
Midcoast Humane held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at its new location at 5 Industrial Pkwy.
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PublishedJune 13, 2022
Scarborough veterinary hospital gets dogpiled over viral puppy tale
An injured puppy is recovering but its owner couldn't afford the $10,000 bill. Now her dog is with new owners and the clinic is receiving death threats.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Midcoast Humane seeks funds for big move
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2022
Book review: In ‘Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs,’ a strong case for a new way of storytelling
Writer Jennifer Finney Boylan recounts her joys and sorrows, and ruminates on mortality, through the lens of dogs she has known, lived with and loved.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2021
You know it’s bad when pandemic shortages affect the family pet
Pet owners are having trouble finding canned food. Supermarkets are having trouble stocking it. And guess who is most displeased about the situation? Yup, your finicky cat.