Next month, Togo’s Maine descendants will retrace his famous, life-saving race across Alaska to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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Spruce Mountain Elementary School has a recurring four-legged visitor
Silas is a certified therapy dog who visits SMES every Tuesday and Thursday.
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A tuxedo-wearing, music-loving dog gets invite to Vancouver orchestra
Billy the rescue pup became a social media star for his enjoyment of classical tunes.
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Maine search and rescue dogs demo set for Sept. 10
This event will be held at the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area in Bowdoinham.
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Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
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CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has proposed blocking the public health agency from enforcing the rules for at least one year.
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Planning a trip to Canada with your dog? Make sure you have the right forms
New rules meant to prevent the spread of rabies go into effect Aug. 1. They’ve drawn mixed reactions from Mainers, including some who rely on crossing the border to get veterinary care for their dog.
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Palm Dog: Kodi, star of ‘Dog on Trial,’ is top dog of Cannes
The Palm Dog awards aren’t officially a part of the Cannes Film Festival, but do honor the canines who appear in the festival’s films.
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As demand to insure pets grows in Maine, employers are starting to offer coverage
Maine companies don’t contribute to expenses, but some offer group coverage plans. Many in the veterinary industry, where prices keep rising, say it’s worth the cost.
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Two dogs die during 1,000-mile Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end the race across Alaska
The dogs’ deaths on Sunday prompted People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, long the Iditarod’s biggest critic, to call for race’s end.