YUR Away Pet Sitting

08/25/2024

There are so many in rescue, consider giving your service and support to any rescue, we have a few local to me ❤️

08/15/2024

The history of seeing eye dogs ...

Frank Morris was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1908. At the age of six he lost his right eye after hitting a tree branch while horseback riding, and at the age of 16 he lost his left eye during a boxing match. Morris was very frustrated with having to depend on others to help him get around.
In November 1927, Morris's father read him an article by Dorothy Eustis, an American philanthropist living in Switzerland who operated a school that supplied dogs to the police and Red Cross. The article described schools in Germany that trained guide dogs for WWI veterans who had gone blind from mustard gas.
Morris was inspired to write Eustis for help. "Is what you say really true? If so, I want one of those dogs! And I am not alone. Thousands of blind like me abhor being dependent on others. Help me and I will help them. Train me and I will bring back my dog and show people here how a blind man can be absolutely on his own. We can then set up an instruction center in this country to give all those here who want it a chance at a new life." Eustis agreed to help.
Morris went to Switzerland and trained with a female German shepherd named Kiss, which he quickly renamed Buddy. The training was hard, but after a few weeks Morris was able to get around the Swiss village safely with Buddy's assistance.
In June 1928, Frank returned to the US with Buddy in New York City. He notified the media and demonstrated Buddy's abilities by crossing a busy New York street. According to Morris "She [Buddy] moved forward into the ear-splitting clangor, stopped, backed up, and started again. I lost all sense of direction and surrendered myself entirely to the dog. I shall never forget the next three minutes: 10-ton trucks rocketing past, cabs blowing their horns in our ears, drivers shouting at us. When we finally got to the other side and I realized what a really magnificent job she had done, I leaned over and gave Buddy a great big hug and told her what a good, good girl she was."
Morris sent a one-word telegram to Eustis: "SUCCESS!"
In January 1929, Morris and Eustis cofounded the first guide dog school in the US called The Seeing Eye. It operated in Nashville for two years and then relocated to New Jersey because the weather was more suitable for training dogs. Between 1929 and 1956, Morris traveled throughout the US spreading the word about the organization and the need for equal access laws for people with guide dogs. By 1956, every state in the US had passed laws allowing blind people with guide dogs access to public spaces.
Buddy died on May 23, 1938. Morris named his next dog Buddy, as he would all his subsequent seeing eye dogs. On April 29, 2005, a sculpture of Frank Morris and Buddy titled The Way to Independence was unveiled in Morristown, New Jersey.

08/09/2024

Want to learn more about pet allergies? Link to the free PDF guide in the comments!

08/09/2024

This summer, we've had so many dogs enter our rescue with medical issues, requiring dental work, tumor removal, hair de-matting and grooming, surgeries, and long-term medicine and treatment. Our adoption fees are some of the lowest out there, but that also means they don't always cover these costs. Today, on Finding Funds Friday, we humbly ask you to consider donating to our rescue, or if you can't donate, sharing this call to action on your account. We appreciate you so very much!

You can donate directly to the rescue with no waiting period through:
Venmo: or through our website at: https://pprorg.com/support

08/09/2024

This is so hard to believe but it is happening more and more with the big name brands 😔
Any food that is packed and sits in a warehouse for 6+ months is going to break down!!! For my clients PM me there are better choices and freshly packaged food out there !!! 💔

08/05/2024

My company is partnering with this rescue in the comments -

08/04/2024

Deborah Embler

08/03/2024

I support this mission -

07/12/2024

There is this locally -

Regardless of where your dog came from- from us, or from a breeder, from another rescue, from a box on the side of the road, from show parents. We’re happy to help you get on the right track with training. Sessions are always, always positive reinforcement based. Lee is pretty amazing with the dogs he works with. No sessions are the same. Each class or 6 week session is tailored to the individual dog. Lee absolutely insists on keeping classes affordable and accessible so that nobody misses out on building a great and successful relationship with their pup! Hours are always flexible. Reach out today. You won’t be sorry!

07/12/2024

Herschel, one of our office assistants, let us know that he took inventory and we are drastically low on wet cat food! We would greatly appreciate any donation of wet cat food at this time- we have a lot of cats in our care! Thank you in advance for your support.

07/03/2024

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: CHIEF ANDREW BOOTH
DATE: 7/3/24

Positive Rabies Case in Bath.

On the evening of June 28th, a male resident of Western Ave. reported an aggressive-acting fox that had tried biting the man on his boots. The man kicked the fox away and called Bath Police.
Officers responded quickly and were able to dispatch the animal.
The fox was taken to the Health and Environmental Testing lab to be tested for rabies.

This morning, July 3, the City of Bath received confirmation from Maine DHHS Center for Disease Control and Prevention that the fox had tested positive for rabies.

Bath experienced several rabies cases in 2019 involving aggressive foxes. The last confirmed rabies case in Bath was in January of 2020 (1/6/20, grey fox).

Bath residents are advised to be cautious around wildlife and report any suspicious or sick-appearing animals. Pet owners should ensure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations.

For more information, visit www.cityofbath.com/rabies

07/03/2024

Pet food quality is one of my passions in life. Finally an FDA inspection done in May 2024 triggered a voluntary recall in July 2024, two months after the ship date on the products. Baby steps ...

Viva Raw LLC of Hillsborough, NC is recalling dog and cat foods, including certain Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Viva Turkey for Dogs Chunked, Viva Turkey

06/29/2024

One of my favorite clients this weekend, wish we were going to have sun 🥺

05/26/2024

Big Ben visiting with his friends

04/10/2024

I have always said good nutrition/pet food is the key to health and longevity of our pets !

https://nillastub.com/blog/who-owns-your-brand-and-why-you-should-care/?fbclid=IwAR1XPZTEBXICaCFA5WbRwMpNJ4ZGXB0LBGY7nqvIa-iNbuuxE-b-Vaq9iZs

Nilla's Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store

04/09/2024

So glad I didn't find a Newfy on this list 😆 take the read with a grain of salt LOL

But are so lovably d***y it doesn't matter.

03/31/2024

4/6/24 GAL IS HOME!

Gal's owner let us know that because of the sightings reported by MLDR followers and the Freeport PD, Gal was rescued by the Covered Sand piles on Hunter Road in Freeport.

4.3.24 GAL IS STILL MISSING FROM BRUNSWICK. UPDATE: There was a potential sighting of Gal in a vehicle traveling south on Rt. 295. Please keep an eye open and report any info to Catherine at 508-450-9924.

**4/1/24** UPDATE A good samaritan was seen putting Gal into their vehicle on I 295 and her owner is hoping that they are on their way to the shelter.

3/31/24 LOST DOG - BRUNSWICK, MAINE.

Gal is missing from her Hemlock Road home in Brunswick, Maine. Gal is a red female, 7 year old, 60lb Standard Poodle. Gal is wearing a collar with ID and microchipped. She is friendly with people but can be aggressive to other dogs. If you see Gal, please CALL Catherine at (508) 450-9924.

Midcoast Humane

03/25/2024

As a pet sitter this is my worst nightmare on my watch. Clients you know who you are 😆

03/25/2024

It isn't just people's food produced in China 😞

03/24/2024

This little guy was found in the area of Pine St. Brunswick.
Please contact the Brunswick Communications Center with any information on where he belongs.
He has been brought to Midcoast Humane Society.

03/08/2024

The list keeps collecting 😞