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Tips for Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat

Photo: Chris Yarzab via Creative Commons This summer’s prolonged heat wave has prompted warnings to pet owners to keep their beloved furry companions safe and comfortable. Down Maine Veterinary Clinic in Sanford notes that while we might enjoy basking in the warmth, heat can be dangerous to pets, especially if they’re left inside a car. Even on a seemingly mild 72-degree day, a car's interior can quickly climb to a sweltering 90 degrees within just 20 minutes. This puts pets…
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Kitty Korner

Photo: Another Chance Rescue Available For Adoption at Another Chance Rescue By Lisa Blanchette   Meet sweet and sassy Cinderella. Cinderella is approximately two years old and the perfect princess for your pet-less home. She will play, chill and brighten your days for the rest of her life. You can stop by and visit this sweetie at Biddeford Pet Smart and let her sweep you off your feet. She’s a beauty. See more information about Another Chance Rescue on Facebook.
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Geese on Number One Pond Photo: Terry Jellerson
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Let’s Get Chickens?!?

Photo Pixabay by Lauren Masellas, Sanford Animal Control Officer Over the past few years, the great chicken fervor has continued to gain momentum across America. Our area has certainly not escaped this trend to the point that City Code Enforcement enacted a “Poultry Ordinance” which I suspect very few are aware of. So let’s start there! Should you not be able to resist those adorable chicks that show up at every farm and garden store in the world each spring,…
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Uncontrolled Dog vs Leash Law

by Lauren Masellas, Sanford Animal Control Officer Not long ago, we discussed the 2022 call statistics involving loose dogs. This has become the number one complaint for Animal Control in recent years, even beating out stray cat calls, which is something! So naturally, I will be focusing a lot of attention on loose dogs in the coming year. You have been warned! ;-) Often times when I talk to both owners and complainants about this issue, there seems to be…
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