Writer Jennifer Finney Boylan recounts her joys and sorrows, and ruminates on mortality, through the lens of dogs she has known, lived with and loved.
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Posted inBusiness
You know it’s bad when pandemic shortages affect the family pet
Pet owners are having trouble finding canned food. Supermarkets are having trouble stocking it. And guess who is most displeased about the situation? Yup, your finicky cat.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
What do we owe animals?
A spate of new books reevaluate our relationship to the natural world.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: South Portland should not shut out the dogs
In the continuing pandemic, the opportunity to socialize outdoors with four-legged companions is a cherished refuge.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Janey gets lessons in how to canine
A former stray dog becomes part of a happy pack, with all the stick fetching and cat chasing that implies.
Posted inMaine
Waterville animal shelter reopens after ill animals, overcrowding force closure
The Humane Society Waterville Area at 100 Webb Road is searching for a new executive director as it works to stabilize operations.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Home is where the rescue dogs are
We’re up to three, now that my mom has happily surprised us by adding Rocky and Kingsley to the family.
Posted inTimes Record
Adopt a cat month brings awareness to furry friends in shelters
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month each June.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Granny and Harold, two old birds
An angry and misbehaved pet found peace when he found the right home.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Doing the work in post-COVID dog days
People rushed to adopt dogs during the early days of the pandemic, but making a pet part of your life is a long-term process.