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Bed-and-biscuit: At Paws Inn in Bethel, pets and their humans are welcome

Carolyn Bailey, owner of Paws Inn, is dedicated to offering guests and their pets a bed-and-breakfast experience.

“… he was meowing so loud and frantically, it was like he was screaming for me to come back,” Kendra Armstrong said of her cat.

by Avery Yale Kamila September 13, 2020September 9, 2020

‘Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism’ has been updated, and it’s as relevant as ever.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 12, 2020July 11, 2020

A few dog owners who overestimate their abilities at voice control can really ruin a peaceful escape into the Maine woods.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

An anniversary is something to celebrate, but the struggle continues.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.

The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics company also will offer animal COVID-19 testing to veterinarians.

The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics firm says the tests confirm earlier assessments that pets cannot contract the disease.

by The Editorial Board February 3, 2020February 2, 2020

Duncan’s life has been a success since he was rescued in an animal welfare case.