Pet Photographer’s Blog
Take a bite out of cancer in Portland!
Get Ready to Bark for Life in Portland This May! Event Chair Kim Hansen contacted me recently to let me know that they’re going to barking and walking to bite cancer’s bum on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The walk kicks off at Bug Light Park in South Portland. Following in the pawprints of […]
Do You Speak Doggie?
I came across this very cute video, “Do You Speak Doggie?” the other day, and it struck a chord! It’s courtesy of www.thefamilydog.tv. You can access it by clicking HERE. Parents, if you have kids and dogs in the house, show them this video. If you don’t have dogs in the house, but you’re out […]
Celebrate Pet Caregivers!
At the tail end of National Pet Sitters Week (March 6-12), we wanted to recognize pet caregivers who help pet parents by providing care for their furry loved ones. Choosing a caregiver for your furry loved one can be almost as taxing as finding a babysitter for your child. Just because it’s your pet, doesn’t […]
Bark if You Hate Cancer
One in four dogs in the United States develops some kind of cancerous tumor in their lifetime. It’s a sobering statistic, isn’t it? That’s partly because cancer is an ugly disease. While VPI Pet Insurance designated November as Pet Cancer Awareness Month, there is something pet owners can do now to bring awareness to people […]
Baby It’s Cold Outside
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi The mercury this morning read -1 degrees Fahrenheit when we went outside for Laura’s morning constitutional. First, I bundled myself up in a coat, gloves, scarf, and hat. Then, I bundled her up […]
Cold Weather Tips
It seems like cold weather hit us hard. I know Laura doesn’t appreciate the snow. Although, sometimes it seems like she’s having a blast. That said, there are some simple things you can do to keep your furry friend happy and warm. 1. Keep them inside on cold weather days. Sounds like “duh” advice, but this […]
Bangor Humane Society Did It Again!
At 10 a.m. on Halloween, Bangor Humane Society celebrated the 1,175th pet adopted during the ASPCA Rachael Ray 100K Challenge. The official goal of 1,175 marks Bangor Humane’s qualification for the challenge to win $100,000. In addition, BHS is in contention for the $25,000 Community Engagement award. To qualify for the finals on this award, […]
Bangor Humane Society #100KChallenge Update
With seven days left until the end of the Rachael Ray #100KChallenge, Bangor Humane is poised to make its goal! How cool is that? How can you help? 1. Thinking about adding a fuzzy family member? Visit them to learn about the amazing dogs, cats, and other animals looking for forever homes. 2. Can’t adopt […]
Cats, Dogs, & What’s Coming Up
Laura, my greyhound, reminded me that I’m a slacker. I need to let you all know about the paws-itive pet-oriented things happening. Here’s what’s coming up for the pet public over the next couple of weeks: Cats on Tour The Bangor Humane Society has cats who need homes, so they developed this outreach project. Look […]
What’s coming up this weekend? Woofstock 2012
If it’s almost fall, it’s time for an annual tradition in Damariscotta, Woofstock! The organizers of this year’s Woofstock sent along a press release. It Reads: Midcoast’s largest festival for pets, Woofstock 2012, changed venues this year. It will be hosted at the Damariscotta River Association at 110 Belvedere Road in Damariscotta, on Saturday, September […]
