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Which Maine Kennel License Do I Need?
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State Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932-B)
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Neighbor Check Paper Collar for Outdoor Felines
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Basic Obedience Training for Dogs: Why It’s Essential
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How to Find Your Missing Cat: Best Tips for a Quick Reunion
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Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Pets
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Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)
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The Importance of Regular Veterinary Checkups
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Carder
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Dangerous Dogs (7 § 3952)
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Flax
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Basic Obedience Training for Dogs: Why It’s Essential
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How to Find Your Missing Cat: Best Tips for a Quick Reunion
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Maine Laws
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State Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932-B)
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Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
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Dogs at Large (7 § 3911)
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Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)
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Animal Cruelty (7 § 4011)
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Understanding Pet Nutrition: Feeding for Health
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How to Socialize Your Pet for a Well-Behaved Companion
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Preventing Common Pet Hazards: Keep Your Home Safe
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Updates
View AllNeighbor Check Paper Collar for Outdoor Felines
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Neighbor Check Collar for Outdoor Felines Most “stray” felines people find in rural Maine actually…
West Paris TNR Program
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Trap–Neuter–Return Overview and Area Plan This post outlines the West Paris TNR Program and how…
Training Behavior Tips
View AllBasic Obedience Training for Dogs: Why It’s Essential
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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
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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
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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
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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.…
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Dewey
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A pale orange sweetheart with an unsure gaze and a tender presence. Dewey has been held for observation due to medical concerns. While gentle and easygoing, he's likely to move…
Zuchetto
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Zuchetto looks like he knows something you don’t. A sleek black cat with sharp green eyes and a bit of dirt on his face — tough, resourceful, and 100% unapologetic…
Weaver
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A mysterious, muted gray cat with a wise stare and a haunted hush. Weaver is a loner, a thinker, maybe a storyteller — the kind of cat who’d sleep in…
Thistle
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Thistle is a striking black feline with a fierce little face and a few signs of a rough journey. Sharp but stunning, she’s the type to love you on her…
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Keep Your Pets Safe with Proper Identification
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Basic Obedience Training for Dogs: Why It’s Essential
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About Your ACO
Brandon E. Holmes, ACO
As the Animal Control Officer for Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner, West Paris, Stoneham, and the Oxford County Unorganized Territories, I am responsible for enforcing local animal ordinances and ensuring public safety regarding domestic animals. My duties include responding to animal-related complaints, conducting welfare checks, and managing stray or loose domestic animals. I am committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and maintaining a safe environment for all residents in these communities.
Which Maine Kennel License Do I Need?
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Maine has three separate kennel licenses, and many people are unsure which one applies to their situation. Because all three come from the state and cover different operations, it helps…
State Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932-B)
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Not sure which kennel license applies to you? See the Maine Kennel License Guide. Maine law now requires a state kennel license for anyone keeping 5 or more dogs for…
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📞 Immediate Assistance For anything that needs a response right away, please go through dispatch. If you need assistance with an animal issue, do not hesitate to call animal control.…
Neighbor Check Paper Collar for Outdoor Felines
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Neighbor Check Collar for Outdoor Felines Most “stray” felines people find in rural Maine actually belong to someone nearby. They just have a much bigger neighborhood than people realize. A…
Which Maine Kennel License Do I Need?
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Maine has three separate kennel licenses, and many people are unsure which one applies to their situation. Because all three come from the state and cover different operations, it helps…
Animal Cruelty (7 § 4011)
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Maine animal cruelty laws protect animals from abuse, neglect, and inhumane treatment. Under Maine Title 7, Chapter 739, animal cruelty is a civil violation with significant financial penalties, and serious…
How to Create a Safe and Enriching Environment for Your Pets
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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)
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Maine law requires rabies vaccination for all cats and dogs over 3 months of age. Because rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, this requirement protects not just individual…
Mini Updates
Carder
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Seasoned and soulful, Carder has the look of a cat who’s seen a few winters.…
Bobbin
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A fluffy orange boy with soft, round eyes and a gentle presence. A bit unsure…
West Paris TNR Program
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Trap–Neuter–Return Overview and Area Plan This post outlines the West Paris TNR Program and how…
Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
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Not sure which kennel license applies to you? See the Maine Kennel License Guide. Maine…
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Shadowspool
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Long-haired tabby with deep amber eyes and a stare that could stop time. Shadowspool is…
Sage
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Stunning tortie fluffball with bright, intelligent eyes. Sage looks like she belongs in the woods,…
Millie
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Petite, intense, and a little defensive—Millie is always watching, always calculating. She’s not mean—just smart…
Grist
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With a rich tortie coat and big green eyes, Grist exudes resilience. Her posture says…
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Flax’s Kittens
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Weaver
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Thistle
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State Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932-B)
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Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
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West Paris TNR Program
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Trap–Neuter–Return Overview and Area Plan This post outlines the West Paris TNR Program and how…
Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
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Not sure which kennel license applies to you? See the Maine Kennel License Guide. Maine…
How to Find Your Missing Cat: Best Tips for a Quick Reunion
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Cats are notorious for their curious and independent nature, often leading them to wander away…
Keep Your Pets Safe with Proper Identification
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Ensuring the safety of your pets is a top priority for any responsible pet owner.…
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Emberline
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Emberline is a long-haired tortie from the West Paris TNR community cat colony. She came in with a watchful stare and a very careful posture, guarded and slow to settle.…
Dewey
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A pale orange sweetheart with an unsure gaze and a tender presence. Dewey has been held for observation due to medical concerns. While gentle and easygoing, he's likely to move…
Zuchetto
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- June 15, 2025
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Zuchetto looks like he knows something you don’t. A sleek black cat with sharp green eyes and a bit of dirt on his face — tough, resourceful, and 100% unapologetic…
Weaver
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- June 15, 2025
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A mysterious, muted gray cat with a wise stare and a haunted hush. Weaver is a loner, a thinker, maybe a storyteller — the kind of cat who’d sleep in…
Updates
Neighbor Check Paper Collar for Outdoor Felines
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- March 9, 2026
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Neighbor Check Collar for Outdoor Felines Most “stray” felines people find in rural Maine actually…
West Paris TNR Program
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Trap–Neuter–Return Overview and Area Plan This post outlines the West Paris TNR Program and how…
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Pet Care Best Practices
The Importance of Regular Veterinary Checkups
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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
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A safe and stimulating environment is vital for the overall well-being of your pets. Like…
Understanding Pet Nutrition: Feeding for Health
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Just like people, pets need a balanced diet to thrive. Feeding your pet the correct…
Responsible Pet Ownership
Keep Your Pets Safe with Proper Identification
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Seasonal Care: Keep Pets Cool in the Summer
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Vaccinations Protect Your Pets and Others
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Winter Cold Weather Tips
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