LEWISTON — An Auburn man whose dog killed a smaller dog last month on an Auburn street was fined on related charges. Joshua Pratt, 32, of 26 Ipswich St., Auburn admitted in 8th District Court Wednesday to civil charges of dangerous dog complaint violation and allowing a dog to be at large. On the first […]
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Freeport dog owner turns his Lab’s Instagram following into full-time job
FREEPORT — How does a spunky Laborador retriever become a force in the emerging and slightly mysterious field of influencer marketing? By burrowing full speed into leaf piles, trying to squeeze herself into children’s furniture, biting trees and bathing in mud whenever possible. At least that’s how Stella is doing it. She gets some help […]
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USDA's enforcement of animal welfare laws plummeted in 2018, agency figures show
Two years ago, the Agriculture Department issued 192 written warnings to breeders, exhibitors and research labs that allegedly violated animal welfare laws, and the agency filed official complaints against 23, according to agency data. This year, those figures plummeted: The department had issued just 39 warnings in the first three-quarters of fiscal 2018, and it […]
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Owner of injured dog wants driver to take responsibility
AUBURN — Ron Vye is hoping the driver of a black minivan that struck his 2-year-old pit bull and dragged him 70 feet along South Main Street last week will come forward to take responsibility. A surveillance video posted on Facebook and viewed 62,657 times as of Monday, captured the moment Bruiser was hit in […]
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Auburn dog hit by van
AUBURN (WGME) — An Auburn dog is recovering Friday night from severe injuries after being hit by a van. The dog’s owner is angry that the driver didn’t stop or call for help, and police say there’s not much they can do. The dog was hit on South Main Street this week, and Auburn […]
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Adopting a dog or cat later in life is good all around
Companion animals bring great joy to their owners. The unconditional love cats and dogs provide appeals to people of all ages. While many people associate pets with kids who can’t wait to welcome the first cat or dog into their homes, pets can benefit aging men and women as well. It’s not uncommon for seniors […]
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FCAS: Adoptable pets can have new dispositions outside the shelter
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Khai and Saxson as its Pets of the Week. Khai is a 3-year-old male American pitbull terrier. He is one of those dogs that looks and sounds fierce inside his kennel, but once he is out, he is as gentle as a lamb, according to shelter staff. […]
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FCAS: Shy pets seek homes where they can be themselves
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week is Chance, a 1-year-old male retriever mix. Chance is still settling into the shelter — shelter staff say he can army crawl — and is shy at first, but he loves head and rump scratches. Chance will do […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter featuring long time resident
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Cat of the Week is one of the shelter’s longest feline residents. Junior, a 4-to 6-year-old male, has lived at the shelter since February, and staff members suppose that’s because he’s still a bit shy. He loves to stay on the very top shelf of the cat room where he […]
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Viral puppy finds home in Maine
GORHAM — When Andrea Shaw left for Georgia on a business trip, she didn’t expect to come home with a famous dog as the newest member of her family. But after an evening of southern barbecue with a co-worker and a chance meeting on the street with a group of bicyclists, the Gorham resident wound […]