The CoatHook Pet Comb

15/02/2024

A great reminder to keep your pets' chip information up to date!

A dog that went missing in Colorado was found four years later and more than 500 miles away in southern New Mexico.

23/01/2024

How cute is little Mouse? We're so very honored by his endorsement. 🐱

CoatHook Pet Comb is Mouse Pad approved! Mouse is a wobbly kitty which makes daily tasks like eating and using the litterbox a bit messy. We love The CoatHook because the small hooks at the ends of the tines gently but very effectively gather and remove all the little bits and bobs that make their way into his fur. The main purpose of The CoatHook is to remove shedding undercoat fur from cats, dogs, and rabbits without pulling or cutting the outer layers of fur, the way some pet combs do. We can officially say - it does a fantastic job!

The best part is that the amazing folks behind The CoatHook, Lisa and Sheldon Perkins, are donating $5 to the SPCA-HC for every CoatHook sold!!!! Use the link below to purchase The CoatHook for your furry friends while also supporting our furry friends :) In December, our lovely community purchased 13 CoatHooks!

Shop the CoatHook at the following link: https://www.thecoathook.com/products/a-coathook-to-benefit-the-spca-of-hancock-county-maine

Thank you to the CoatHook team!

17/12/2023

We're very excited to welcome SPCA of Hancock County to our fundraising program. We look forward to writing our first monthly donation check in January, making it an especially happy New Year! Get yours here: bit.ly/CoatHook-SPCA-Hancock-County.

This is a-MEOW-zing!!!

The amazing folks behind The CoatHook, Lisa and Sheldon Perkins, are doing a fundraiser for the SPCA-HC where we get a $5 donation for every CoatHook sold!!! Buy one for your furry friends and for all the pet lovers in your life, all while supporting our animals!

Here is the link to get The CoatHook:
bit.ly/CoatHook-SPCA-Hancock-County

This pet comb gathers and removes shedding undercoat fur from cats, dogs, and rabbits without pulling or cutting the outer layers of fur, the way some pet combs do. The CoatHook’s long tines reach through the outer layer of fur, and the small hooks at the ends of the tines gently but very effectively gather and remove downy shedding undercoat fur. A series of graduated hooks along the top of the tines can be used to gently tease out tangled fur.

Thank you, Lisa & Sheldon Perkins!

11/12/2023

Congratulations to Lindsay and Finn!

18/11/2023

With the support of more than 2,000 customers who bought CoatHook Pets Combs through our fundraising program, we’ve raised and donated more than $10,000 to 53 animal shelters and rescues in 23 states!

We’re so grateful to everyone who has participated to make this program so successful.

If your animal welfare organization would like to benefit from the program, learn all about it here: https://bit.ly/coathook-supports-rescues.

And if you’d like to buy a CoatHook Pet Comb in support of a shelter or rescue, start on our active fundraiser page:
https://bit.ly/active-coathook-fundraisers

19/07/2023

19/07/2023

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This is the side of rescuing that people don’t see, and just don’t realise how hard it is for us behind the scenes.
Strap in guys, while I explain.

This is Marcus.

His owner contacted me to ask me to rehome him, because….
‘He barks at other dogs and people when out so needs rehoming ’

Marcus is a 2 year old patterdale x Labrador.

He had been owned by said owner for… 5 weeks.

He’s just settling in, learning his new environment and family, and at only 2 years old he will be rather overwhelmed as well as adjusting to everything new.

Barking is how dogs communicate, and express their fears, and also excitement.

When I asked his owner what training she had been doing with Marcus to help him overcome his possible nervous behaviour, the answer was ‘he’s had none’

I explained I am full at the moment but I will let her know when I had room to fit him in.

2.5 hours later I receive a call from a vet practice.

Marcus had been taken to the vets to be EUTHANISED.

Put to sleep.
To end his life, because his owner could not be bothered to put any time or training into him.

THANKFULLY, the vets refused and called us.
They spoke to their behaviourist while they were there, and offered the owner sessions to help Marcus- the owner declined.

Killing him was the easy way to end her problem.

So, of course, with fear the owner would then just go to another vet and put him to sleep- I made room.
I don’t have room, but I’m not having it.

Marcus has been with us less than half an hour.
He has sat, taken a treat very gently.
Has met 6 dogs- enjoyed a sniff and his tail hasn’t stopped wagging

He hasn’t barked yet.

Too many people are getting pets without any consideration to the time they need to adjust, and expecting them to be ‘perfect companions’ without actually putting anything into them.

Take some responsibility and invest the time into them, you chose them to be part of your family. Stop destroying them just because you cannot be bothered to help them.
It’s not their fault.

You are safe Marcus, and loved.
You will never be treated so badly again, and that I can promise.

12/07/2023

08/07/2023

Connecticut and all New England friends — please share this and consider giving poor Cheddar the hope and home that every dog deserves.

08/07/2023

Local friends, it's another drizzly day here in Southern Maine — consider cheering yourself up by cuddling some kitties at HART, where we tested all of our CoatHook prototypes years ago.

HART is open for adoptions from 11am to 4pm on Saturdays, and we are excited to connect the right person with the right cat! The first step in the adoption process is to visit us online and complete an adoption application before visiting the shelter. Once you are approved you are ready to adopt! All HART cats are spayed or neutered and are indoor cats. Have more questions? Our website is a great resource for information on adopting, HART’s mission, and our cats: www.hartofme.org/adoption-information. Happy adoptions!

27/12/2022

11/10/2022

Happy Testimonial Tuesday! We're so pleased to know how much sweet Mabe and her family love the CoatHook!

"The CoatHook is marvelous! Our dog absolutely loves it and wags her tail whenever we pick the comb up. It does the best job getting her loose fur, better than any other comb or brush we’ve used!" — D.K., Maine, USA

20/04/2022

Happy Volunteer Week! Paws up to volunteers who devote their time, energy, hearts, minds, talents, and skills to making the world safer and happier for non-human animals of all kinds.

We’re honored to support your work with donations raised by CoatHook pet comb sales, and we take great joy in writing checks every month to participating rescue organizations countrywide.

Share this link with your favorite rescue organization for more information about our fundraising program. https://bit.ly/coathook-supports-rescues

14/03/2022

Happy National Napping Day from Brandon!

13/03/2022

Watch our short video about how to control shedding in cats 🐱, dogs 🐹, and bunnies 🐰 with The CoatHook Pet Comb!

10/02/2022

Okay, this kitten video is a must watch.
You Go Earl!

When it was time for four foster kittens to move onto wet food, there was one feisty boy that refused to give up the bottle!

10/02/2022

Here's to the joy of giving a rescued dog the love and comfort they all deserve.

He loves his new yard so much.

03/02/2022

Maine friends in the Freeport area, please keep an eye out for Laney!

***4/7/22*** S. FREEPORT, ME, Laney is still missing, if you have any information please call Josh at 207-712-4705 or 207-620-0808

***UPDATE 2/23/22 S. FREEPORT, ME
Laney is still missing, if you have any information please call Josh at 207-712-4705 or 207-620-0808.
Midcoast Humane
Freeport Maine Police Department

***2.17.22*** SOUTH FREEPORT ME Laney is still missing from So. Freeport. Please contact Josh at 207-712-4705 or 207-620-0808 with any sightings.

2.13.22 LANEY IS STILL MISSING FROM S FREEPORT. Please continue to look for her and report any information to Josh.

***2/6/22*** Laney is still missing in South Freeport Maine. There have been no reported sightings. Please call Josh at 207-712-4705 or 207-620-0808 if you have any information.

***2/5/22*** LANEY IS STILL MISSING IN SOUTH FREEPORT ME
There has been no sightings of Laney. Please continue to share and keep a look out for her. If she is spotted contact Josh at 207-712-4705 or 207-620-0808.

2.3.22 MISSING FROM S. FREEPORT, MAINE

Laney is a 12 y/o, 37 lb, Black Lab Mix. She is microchipped and wearing a collar with identification. Laney wandered off from Main Street & Harraseeket Road in S. Freeport. She is SHY - DO NOT CALL, FOLLOW OR CHASE HER. Contact Josh with sightings or any other info at 207-712-4705 or 207-620-0808.
Midcoast Humane

01/02/2022

Cat lovers and rescue volunteers, check out this EXCELLENT Community Cats Podcast episode on the progressive practices of Return-to-Field & Targeting.

The fascinating discussion is with deeply knowledgeable Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, and Susan Richmond, Executive Director, of Neighborhood Cats, who explain what return-to-field and targeting are and how they save lives and reduce the number of cats living on the streets.

Listen to the podcast or — even better — view it on YouTube as a webinar with very helpful visuals.

Bryan explores what return-to-field and targeting are and how we use them to save lives and reduce the number of cats living on our streets.

28/01/2022

New England friends — please consider fostering! It's such a great way to rescue... without a long-term commitment.

• Travel a lot? Foster between trips.

• Not sure if you're ready to adopt? Foster to find out.

• Not sure if an adoptable dog is a good match for you? Foster to "test drive" the match.

• Can't afford veterinary and food costs? Share your roof with a dog in need while a rescue organization covers the cost (just ask; most will);

• Worried you'll fall in love and be sad to say goodbye? Go into fostering the way you go into having human house guests... expecting that it's temporary.

• Still worried you'll fall in love... Ask for first refusal to adopt (most rescues will give you that) — or take joy in seeing the dog find their perfect forever home.

• STILL worried you'll fall in love and be sad to say goodby? Foster another dog in need — and fall in love again!

Go on, foster a dog…Dogs are more comfortable in a home than in kennels. In a home you can build up their confidence and get them accustomed to a normal life and give them a history.

🐾 Please consider joining our foster community. We currently have a great need for fosters in VT, CT & ME. Link to foster application in the comments 🐾

26/01/2022

Did you know that each FREE click on the big purple button at Greater Good's The Animal Rescue Site provides food and care for a shelter animal? Click today and every day!

Your actions at The Animal Rescue Site have raised the value of over 851,902,340 bowls of food for shelter animals in need. Click to give to animal rescue charities today - it's free!

25/01/2022

When Paul and Stephanie Cochran's two daughters began begging for a puppy, the couple found a way to fulfill their wishes while giving back to the community. They decided to foster dogs for Best Friends Animal Society of Northwest Arkansas.

25/01/2022

If you think you're the best at photo bombing, then you have it all wrong. These cats are basically pros at it. They know how to sabotage your selfies, even important family pictures. They are completely shameless when it comes to ruining any of your pictures. Did someone say camera? Well, these cat

12/01/2022

We're in!

10/01/2022

Police are crediting a dog with leading the way to a serious crash on Interstate 89. They said the dog's actions helped save the lives of two people, includi...

29/12/2021

We just learned of this wonderful organization — Diabetic Cats in Need is incorporated here in Maine but supports diabetic cats internationally. We hope you might consider giving any amount you can manage to their year-end fundraiser — this is a great time to do so, because your donation will be matched!

You can also help by Sharing, Liking, or Commenting on DCiN's post, making it visible to your followers and spreading the word!

02/12/2021

Oh, my... It's a good thing these super cuties are in Nevada and not Maine, or I'd be so tempted to scoop at least one, if not all of them, up.

Might you be in that neck of the woods and ready to adopt?

If not, it's helpful to share, like, and comment on this post to make it more visible to any of your friends who might be near Reno.

~ Lisa

21/11/2021

No supply chain issues here, baby! The CoatHook pet comb is in stock and ready to ship. https://www.thecoathook.com/

19/11/2021