animal welfare

If you see a pet or a child locked in a car, here's what the Bangor Police Department says you should do.

Halloween is all about being scared, but your pet is the exception. Costumes and loud noises can lead to psychological and sometimes physical suffering. Keep in mind: There are people out there who hurt animals. It's awful, but it's true ... Read More ...

When I saw the listing headline for a mini stud listing on Craigslist, I wasn't sure what I would find. Look at this adorable gentleman! Here's the listing: "Free mini stud looking for a good home, he was a rescue he had extremely overgrown feet and we have been getting his feet done every eight weeks to get them back where they belong...

The 4th of July is the busiest day of the year for the Humane Society because of the number of pets that run away from home in fear of fireworks. July 3rd is the busiest day of the year for veterinarians as they provide anti-anxiety drugs to their pet patients...

Last summer I had to check my pets every day for ticks, and I found way too many. I keep them dosed with Frontline but my cat still managed to come home with them. Time to go on high alert because tick season has returned to Maine and New Hampshire...

Check out his year's Puppy Bowl lineup! The shenanigans take place on Animal Planet. 49 puppies from 44 different animal shelters and rescue organizations from across the U.S., will make up #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff! The Puppy Bowl Pre-Game Show starts at 2:30, get out your Milk Bone biscuits for a proper tailgate...

Halloween is all about being scared, but your pet is the exception. Costumes and scary, loud noises can lead to psychological and sometimes physical suffering. Keep in mind: There are people out there who hurt animals. It's awful, but it's true ... Read More ...

Sorry you had to see that, but I want you to know what a tick looks like so that you can remove it the right way.