HARRISON — Embattled Town Manager George “Bud” Finch defended comments he made earlier this week suggesting he was indifferent to animal welfare as taken out out of context by the media. A story from WGME 13, which ran in the Bangor Daily News on Friday, quoted an animal welfare advocate who said Finch told her that […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter seeks homes for several dogs
FARMINGTON — An adoption special, Dog Days of Summer, at Franklin County Animal Shelter on Saturday found homes for five adult dogs. For the special, the shelter offered $50 off the regular adoption price. The shelter recently experienced a huge influx of dogs, Heidi Jordan, executive director, said. Thirteen dogs, including seven black Lab puppies, were […]
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‘The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel’ touts Bethel’s pet friendliness
BETHEL — Bethel has something to bark out to the world now that this Western Maine town has been named one of the top pet-friendly destinations in the country in a new book. Kelly E. Carter’s “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” lists the best destinations, hotels, events and advice to please one’s pet and […]
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Dog owner claims his dogs bark, not bite; neighbors disagree
PERU — Dog owner Steve Fuller said that his dogs are not vicious, and they haven’t attacked anyone. “It is not a vicious dog attack if no one is bitten,” he said. Fuller admitted that the dogs do bark at strangers and are protective of their property and the stock on his farm, but they […]
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Peru selectmen discuss dog attacks
PERU — Selectmen discussed vicious dogs at their regular Monday night meeting. Residents Jim Gallagher and David Briggs reported to town officials that they had been attacked by one of two belligerent dogs belonging to Steve Fuller on Stage Coach Road. Selectman Jim Pulsifer said that Maine law requires that dogs be under their owner’s […]
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Dog poop may be to blame for Rockland pollution
ROCKLAND (AP) — The levels of E. coli bacteria in the waters off Rockland’s Snow Marine Park are sky high and officials think dog poop is the culprit. The city’s pollution control director, Terry Pinto, said recent water quality testing by the town and the state found dangerously high levels of the E. coli bacteria […]
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Vet: Don’t take your dog to the fireworks
LEWISTON — If you’re going to the fireworks, don’t take your dog. If you’re setting off fireworks, make sure your dog is protected. “Dogs have no idea we’re celebrating the nation’s independence,” Lewiston Veterinary Hospital’s Dr. Jeff Mayerson said. Dogs’ sense of hearing and smell are significantly greater than humans’. “The sound of fireworks, the […]
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Animal Tales: Cooking for canines
AUBURN — After thousands of dogs got sick and hundreds more died from eating recalled dog treats, Shasta Moschetto worried about what her dogs were eating. So she turned on her oven and started baking. “I wanted to make a treat that I knew myself was healthy and what was in it,” she said. She didn’t want […]
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‘The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel’ touts Bethel’s pet friendliness
BETHEL — Bethel has something to bark out to the world now that this Western Maine town has been named one of the top pet-friendly destinations in the country in a new book. Kelly E. Carter’s “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” lists the best destinations, hotels, events and advice to please one’s pet and […]
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Dog, kayakers safe after dip in Pushaw Lake
ORONO — A dog and two kayakers are safe after a dip into the frigid waters of Pushaw Lake late Wednesday afternoon. The episode began shortly after 5:30 p.m., when a dog got stranding in the lake while trying to fetch a boat mooring, Orono fire Capt. Scott Luciano said Wednesday night. Shortly afterward, two […]