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Animal Welfare – Understanding Behavior; Why It Matters
By Don HansonOn Wednesday, October 14th, Green Acres Kennel Shops Operations Manager Kate Dutra and I had the opportunity to address the Maine Federation of Humane Societies at their annual conference. I want to thank Maine Fed and all of the attendees who work so hard every day to take care of Maine’s homeless and sometimes abused … Continued
Read moreReflections on 20 Years as a Pet Care Professional – Changes in Dog Training
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the October 2015 issue of Down East Dog News> On October 11th, it will be twenty years since my wife Paula, and I closed on Green Acres Kennel Shop, becoming its third owner. Most of the time it seems like that was only yesterday. However, when … Continued
Read morePet Nutrition – From Dr. Karen Becker – A Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Is Not Healthy For Your Dog or Cat
By Don HansonA great post by Dr. Karen Becker on why it’s not healthy to feed your dog or cat a vegetarian or vegan diet. They are carnivores and need quality animal protein and fat to thrive. <click to read>
Read moreURGENT – LOST CAT – Loki, Near Dedham, ME
By Don HansonLoki, a 14lbs, grey and black cat, approximately 3 years old, went missing in Dedham on September 12th. If found or sited, please contact HomeAgain at 1-888-466-3242. Loki’s microchip# is 985121009598004.
Read morePODCAST – Pet Care Options When You Go Away: Pet Sitter, Neighbor, Boarding Facility
By Don HansonIn this weekend’s episode of The Woof Meow Show Kate and Don discuss various pet care options for owners when they need to go away and the pets cannot go along. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a pet sitter, family/friends/neighbor and a professional boarding facility. Listen to the show by clicking here https://traffic.libsyn.com/woofmeowshow/WoofMeowShow-2015-09-05-Pet_Care_Options_When_You_Go_Away.mp3 … Continued
Read moreCan You Trust Your Blogger and What You Read on the Internet?
By Don HansonAs the internet has grown, blogging has become very popular. It’s a great medium for a writer to share their thoughts and an easy means for a reader to learn something new. However, as we’ve learned from that famous commercial for State Farm Insurance just because it’s on the internet does NOT mean it’s true. … Continued
Read morePets, Who Cares for Them When You Are Away?
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the September 2015 issue of Down East Dog News> It is September, and Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it. If you plan on going away for either holiday and will need someone to care for your pets at that time, you should … Continued
Read morePODCAST – Pet Health and Wellness – Don and Kate’s Journey with Complementary Medicine
By Don HansonDon and Kate discuss how they came to use complementary medicine with their pets and themselves. They discuss nutrition, raw diets, as well as homeopathy, acupuncture, Bach flower remedies and chiropractic care for animals. From the 29AUG15 episode of The Woof Meow Show. Click to listen. Other Articles You Might Find of Interest: Tikken – … Continued
Read moreURGENT! – Health Alert – Canine Cough in the Community
By Don HansonThere is a strain of canine cough in the community. We’ve talked to veterinarians in the area and they have seen canine cough with several dogs that have been at several kennels in the area. It has also been observed in dogs that have not been at any kennel, at least recently, and as reported, … Continued
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