Basic Obedience Training for Dogs: Why It’s Essential
Teaching your dog basic commands such as "sit," "stay," "come," and "leave it" is not only essential for ensuring your dog’s good behavior, but it also helps create a safe…
Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Pets
Separation anxiety can be a serious issue for pets, leading to destructive behavior, excessive barking, and distress when left alone. To help ease your pet's anxiety, start by leaving them…
How to Curb Excessive Barking in Dogs
While barking is natural for dogs, excessive barking can become a nuisance. To reduce this behavior, identify the cause—whether it’s boredom, fear, or attention-seeking. Once you know the trigger, you…
Cat Scratching Behavior: How to Save Your Furniture
Cats scratch as part of their natural behavior, but it can become problematic when your furniture becomes the target. The key is to provide alternatives like scratching posts or pads.…
Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)
Rabies Vaccination Requirements for Cats and Dogs in Maine Law: All cats and dogs over 3 months of age must be vaccinated against rabies. Boosters are required based on…
Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Pets
Separation anxiety can be a serious issue for pets, leading to destructive behavior, excessive barking, and distress when left alone. To help ease your pet's anxiety, start by leaving them…
Seasonal Care: Keep Pets Cool in the Summer
During heatwaves, pets can overheat easily. Ensure they have access to shade and plenty of fresh water. Avoid walking dogs during peak heat hours and never leave pets in a…
Animal Cruelty (7 § 4011)
Law: It is unlawful to treat an animal in a way that causes unnecessary pain, suffering, or death. (read full version) Explanation: Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS Part 9: ANIMAL…
About Your ACO
Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
Law: A person maintaining a breeding kennel, as defined in section 3907, must obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. (read full version) Breeding…
How to Find Your Missing Cat: Best Tips for a Quick Reunion
Cats are notorious for their curious and independent nature, often leading them to wander away from home. If you’ve ever experienced the heart-stopping moment of realizing your cat is missing,…
Keep Your Pets Safe with Proper Identification
Ensuring the safety of your pets is a top priority for any responsible pet owner. One of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of pet care is proper identification.…
Dogs at Large (7 § 3911)
Law: It is unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to be at large except when used for hunting. (read full version) Understanding Maine's Animal Welfare Law: Dogs at Large…
How to Find Your Missing Cat: Best Tips for a Quick Reunion
Cats are notorious for their curious and independent nature, often leading them to wander away from home. If you’ve ever experienced the heart-stopping moment of realizing your cat is missing,…
Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
Law: A person maintaining a breeding kennel, as defined in section 3907, must obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. (read full version) Breeding…
Preventing Common Pet Hazards: Keep Your Home Safe
Pet-proofing your home is an important part of responsible ownership. Start by keeping harmful substances out of reach, such as cleaning supplies, medications, and certain foods. For dogs, ensure trash…
Winter Cold Weather Tips
When temperatures drop, pets need extra care. Make sure outdoor pets have warm, dry shelter and plenty of bedding. For indoor pets, keep walks short in freezing temperatures, and check…
Kennel and Boarding Licenses (7 § 3932)
Law: Any facility housing three or more privately owned companion animals for a fee must…
Proper Shelter for Animals (7 § 4015)
Law: All animals must be provided with proper shelter and protection from the weather, along…
Winter Cold Weather Tips
When temperatures drop, pets need extra care. Make sure outdoor pets have warm, dry shelter…
Preventing Common Pet Hazards: Keep Your Home Safe
Pet-proofing your home is an important part of responsible ownership. Start by keeping harmful substances…
Dangerous Dogs (7 § 3952)
Law: Owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked people or other animals may be…
Cat Scratching Behavior: How to Save Your Furniture
Cats scratch as part of their natural behavior, but it can become problematic when your…
Stray Cats and Small Animals (7 § 3919)
Law: Animal control officers or other authorized personnel may seize or humanely trap stray cats…
How to Socialize Your Pet for a Well-Behaved Companion
Proper socialization is key to preventing behavioral issues in pets. For puppies and kittens, the…
Winter Cold Weather Tips
When temperatures drop, pets need extra care. Make sure outdoor pets have warm, dry shelter…
Preventing Common Pet Hazards: Keep Your Home Safe
Pet-proofing your home is an important part of responsible ownership. Start by keeping harmful substances…
Licensing: Why It’s Important
In Maine, dogs over six months must be licensed annually. Licensing helps keep track of…
Meet Your ACO
About Your ACO I’m Brandon E. Holmes, your Animal Control Officer. As a one-man operation, I…
How to Create a Safe and Enriching Environment for Your Pets
A safe and stimulating environment is vital for the overall well-being of your pets. Like us, pets thrive when their physical and mental needs are met, which leads to a…
Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)
Rabies Vaccination Requirements for Cats and Dogs in Maine Law: All cats and dogs over 3 months of age must be vaccinated against rabies. Boosters are required based on…
Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Pets
Separation anxiety can be a serious issue for pets, leading to destructive behavior, excessive barking, and distress when left alone. To help ease your pet's anxiety, start by leaving them…
Seasonal Care: Keep Pets Cool in the Summer
During heatwaves, pets can overheat easily. Ensure they have access to shade and plenty of fresh water. Avoid walking dogs during peak heat hours and never leave pets in a…
The Importance of Regular Veterinary Checkups
The Importance of Regular Veterinary Checkups Your pet’s health and happiness are cornerstones of responsible…
How to Create a Safe and Enriching Environment for Your Pets
A safe and stimulating environment is vital for the overall well-being of your pets. Like…
Understanding Pet Nutrition: Feeding for Health
Just like people, pets need a balanced diet to thrive. Feeding your pet the correct…
