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Safe Communities Begin with Responsible People
Note: I originally wrote this for StubbyDog to educate the public about the failings of breed bans, which are frequently proposed after a human has been seriously hurt or killed by a dog. Breed bans...
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How to Exercise Your Dog Without Leaving the House
Some days, you just don’t want to walk your DINOS. Maybe it’s because the weather is terrible, like the freezing rain we had here in Maine last week, or it might be because your neighborhood is filled...
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Big Red Ball: A Love Story
Throughout the years, there has only been one toy Boogie hasn’t eventually destroyed. Today we’re sad to report that this toy, the Almost Indestructible Ball, is no longer available at most stores....
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Boom Chicka Boom Boom
I’ve had the pleasure of spending the last couple of days getting to know the squishest gal at Animal Farm Foundation. We went for a walk together this morning and though she’s still working on her...
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Stuff Your Dogs Should Wear If…
I like to put stuff on dogs. I try to find real reasons to put stuff on them, but sometimes, I just like to wrap them in a towel and put their paws in my husband’s Doc Martins. So sue me. My favorite...
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The Inventor of Spray Cheese is My Hero.
Today I splurged and bought myself a veterinary house call. It was time for Boogie’s annual exam and we’ve been searching for a new vet, so I figured that since we’re switching vets anyway, why not...
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Happy Boogie Day!
Today is Boogie’s Gotcha Day aka the day we adopted him. Well, sort of. Today is actually the day when I went in to work on my day off, back when I worked at the shelter, and said, “It’s my birthday,...
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It’s Not How They’re Raised, It’s How Dogs are Managed That Matters Most
How many times have you heard someone say about a dog, “It’s all how they’re raised”? Probably a lot. If you own a pit bull dog, probably a lot more. I hear pit bull advocates saying it all the time,...
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Money Talks: Do You Support Companies That Discriminate?
I just broke up with my auto insurance carrier. For years (long before I had dogs), I’ve been a happy Progressive customer – good rates, good customer service, no complaints. Until this year when I...
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Pit Bulls and Puppies: Ken Foster and Traer Scott in Maine
Mainers we’ve got some special guests coming to town that you don’t want to miss! This Saturday, May 11th, authors Ken Foster and Traer Scott will be holding a book signing at Fetch* in Portland from...
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