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3 ways to help Maine animal shelters if you can’t volunteer
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (486+ words) If you want to assist your Maine animal shelter but feel like you don't have time to volunteer, that shouldn't discourage you from helping out. Volunteering doesn't always have to be a huge time commitment, said Matthew Blanchard, marketing and…...
Pet of the Week: Hello, Dolly!
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (138+ words) Dolly is a shy, sweet 6-year-old pup looking for a home. She's currently being fostered through Midcoast Humane. Visit midcoasthumane.org for more information or to fill out an application. (Courtesy of Midcoast Humane) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/12/DollyDog_a519a8.jpg?w=234" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/12/DollyDog_a519a8.jpg?w=390" />Dolly, 6, is…...
Pet of the Week: 1-year-old border collie mix Odin needs a forever home
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) Contact Midcoast Humane to learn more about Odin. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift…...
Pooches and people: Who bears the responsibility for curbing waste? | Letter
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) As a keeper of eight dogs, I found the Oct. 28 op-ed (Maine dog owners need to curb the unwanted baggage) hilarious and objectionable. Hilarious mostly because of the photo that accompanied it. Upon searching the photo for evidence of dog…...
Reward offered after fatal shooting of protected lynx in Aroostook County
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (186+ words) Maine wildlife officials are investigating after a federally protected Canada lynx was found dead from a gunshot in Aroostook County on Wednesday. Maine Operation Game Thief and the Maine Warden Service are offering a $3,000 reward for any information that leads…...
Pet of the Week: Adorable dog Luna is up for adoption at Midcoast Humane
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) Luna is a young, sweet-natured pup with a heart as bright as her name. Her favorite thing in the world? Greeting you at the door with her beautiful, heart-melting smile and a happy tail wag that says, "I missed you!...
Pet Profile: Tank is looking for a home
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (306+ words) Meet Tank, a lovable 4-year-old, 90-pound bundle of fun! Once Tank is comfortable with new people, he'll melt your heart with the biggest butt wiggles! His joyful personality is sure to bring smiles to your home Tank is house trained,…...
This week’s best bets: Sea Dogs and real dogs, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and singer Mary Fahl
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (348+ words) Also, EqualityMaine's 40th anniversary gala is on Saturday and Maine Wildlife Park in Gray opens for the season. Mountain lions are a featured attraction at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray Andree Kehn/Sun Journal Maine Wildlife Park Gates 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m daily…...
Pets of the Week: Meet felines Lowi and Toon Toon
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (305+ words) Meet Lowi and Toon Toon, Midcoast Humane's pets of the week! Lowi is a black male cat and weighs 10 pounds, and Toon Toon is a black-and-orange calico, 13 pounds. They are both 6 1/2 years old. A bonded pair of lovely cats, Lowi…...
Pet Prattle: Living in the shades of grey
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (535+ words) Like many people attracted to animal welfare as a career, I am, by nature, a helper and a problem solver....