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PublishedMay 30, 2021
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.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2021
Cat reunited with owner in Phippsburg after 5 years missing
Desiree Roberts, director of shelter operations at Midcoast Humane in Brunswick, said it’s rare that an animal brought in as a stray is reunited with its owner.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Sweet Pea the peacock, on the loose in Pittston, hooks up with wild turkeys
The town animal control officer says it's natural for the peacock to associate with turkeys domestically and that it should be able to survive cold weather.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020
How to help pets cope with the pandemic
COVID-19 is causing unexpected problems for many pets and their owners — problems they can solve and prevent.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2020
Vegan Kitchen: A decade on, Melanie Joy’s book on carnism still casts a big shadow
'Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism' has been updated, and it's as relevant as ever.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
The Maine Millennial: Danger lurks off the leash
A few dog owners who overestimate their abilities at voice control can really ruin a peaceful escape into the Maine woods.
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PublishedMay 31, 2020
The Maine Millennial: Sobriety doesn’t get easier with time
An anniversary is something to celebrate, but the struggle continues.
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PublishedMay 21, 2020
Turner tortoise on the lam returns home
It is speculated that warmer weather might have drawn the creature out of hiding, just as Sher Blevin had predicted during the long search.
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PublishedMay 17, 2020
The Maine Millennial: Life during the wildlife rebellion
As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.
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PublishedApril 23, 2020
Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
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