Deacon, the eight-year-old yellow lab, is trained to sniff out ignitable liquids at fire scenes and alert state fire investigators.
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The beagles have landed: 100 rescued dogs headed to new homes in Maine
The dogs are among 4,000 saved from a Virginia facility that planned to sell them to animal testing labs.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Anonymous photo, dog ticket causes flap in South Portland
The city has rescinded the citation but the dog owner who received it says she worries it will spur more “vigilante surveillance.”
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Dogs of Bethel: The Blessed Dog
BETHEL — Jackie Schuesler was walking through Responsible Pet Care when she noticed there was a cage set away from the others. When she went to approach the dog, the worker informed her no one would adopt the dog because it was “broken.” “They said that,” Schuesler says. The little dog had been abused for […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Dangerous house brought concerns brought before selectboard
WEST PARIS — Selectman Eli White reported that a building located at 289 Bethel Road was a dangerous hazard at the Thursday, Oct. 28 West Paris Board of Selectmen. CEO and LPI Kingston Brown brought forth evidence to support this statement. The building is currently owned by Nicholas Kontos. More evidence was brought forth against […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
The husky who always smiles
GILEAD — Malibu is an active dog, to say the least. A red Siberian Husky, she’s fast. If anyone forgets to put the leash on her, she’ll be miles away before anyone can catch up. She’s a runner. “Always been fast, very active,” says her dad, Francis Corriveau. She also likes to dig big holes […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Dog training teaches teacher life lessons
BETHEL — Tripper, named after the canoe, is a Canine Good Citizen dog, but she’s been so much more than that to her family and peers. “I think what is special about Tripper is her temperament during these hard times for young people,” says Sarah Shifrin, Tripper’s mom. “That she’s very patient. She gives them […]