Canine parvovirus has been confirmed in Oxford County and is spiking across Maine. ACO Holmes breaks down what parvo is, how it spreads, what treatment looks like, and how to protect your dog.
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Got a Dog at Large Violation in Maine? Here’s What Happens Next.
Got a dog at large violation in Maine? Here is what the charge means, what it costs, and what to do next if your dog was picked up in western Maine.
Maine Dog Bite Law: What Owners and Victims Need to Know (7 § 3961)
Maine has a strict liability dog bite law. Learn what it means for owners and victims, when exceptions apply, and what to do after a bite incident in western Maine.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Community Cats in Maine
Trap-Neuter-Return is the most effective way to manage community cat populations in Maine. Here is why removal alone fails, how TNR breaks the cycle, and what resources are available in western Maine.
What to Do If You Hit a Dog, Cat, or Livestock in Maine
Maine law requires drivers who injure or kill a dog, cat, or livestock to notify the owner or report the incident to law enforcement. Here is what the statute says and what you are required to do.
When a Pet Owner Is Hospitalized or Incarcerated: What Happens to the Animals
If a pet owner is hospitalized or incarcerated in Maine, their animals have 10 days before shelter ownership transfers. Here’s what happens and what to do.
How Many Dogs Can You Own in Maine?
If you’ve searched “how many dogs can I own in Maine,” you’ve probably noticed there’s no clean answer out there. That’s because Maine doesn’t set […]
Pet Resources for Western Maine Residents
This page pulls together local resources for pet owners in Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner, West Paris, Stoneham, and the Oxford County Unorganized Territories. Whether you need […]
Which Maine Kennel License Do I Need?
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 […]
State Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932-B)
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 […]