BANGOR — Recent reports of dogs becoming caught in leg-hold traps set to catch foxes or coyotes are not particularly uncommon, according to Maine Game Warden Lt. Dan Scott, who said dog owners should not panic if their four-legged pals are caught. “I don’t think it’s happened any more (this year) than normal,” Scott said. […]
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FDA seeks pet owner help on dangerous pet jerky treats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is trying to solve a stubborn mystery surrounding the deaths of almost 600 dogs that ate jerky treats, and officials are hoping pet owners and veterinarians can help them figure out what exactly may be causing the illnesses. The problem appears to be tied to dog pet […]
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Service dog or service mutt? Clerks see uptick in dogs registered to serve
LEWISTON — You may not think of a Chihuahua as a “service dog,” but a review of city records show at least two of the breed along with pit bulls, pugs, Pekingese, Yorkshire terriers and a Dachshund receive free dog licenses because of the benefits they provide their disabled owners. The number of dogs being verified […]
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Humane society seeks owners of dogs spooked by fireworks
LEWISTON — Humane Society officials are looking for the owners of six Twin Cities dogs that ran away on Independence Day. “The Fourth of July comes and it’s the biggest time of the year for stray dogs around the country,” said Zach Black, operations manager for the Humane Society of Androscoggin County. “That’s because of […]