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01/10/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – Pets and Their People is a FREE online publication for people with pets. The articles are written by the best pet professionals in the field and access is FREE. I recommend that all of my clients at Green Acres Kennel Shop and Force Free Pets subscribe. FMI - https://petsandtheirpeople.education/

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01/09/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at 977 (WNSX) discusses pet obesity and what pet parents can do to help keep their pets fit and healthy.
FM I – https://forcefreepets.com/wfmwtip-PetObesity-2026-01-05

01/08/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at 977 (WNSX) where Don offers several tips on making a move to a new home less stressful for you and your pets..

FMI – https://forcefreepets.com/moving-with-pets-2/

01/07/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – Moving to a new home, whether it’s across the state or across the country, is always exciting and challenging. Not only do we need to move our stuff, but we also need to get settled into a new community. In addition to finding new healthcare providers for the human members of our family, we also need to ensure that our pets will receive proper care in our new location. There is a shortage of veterinarians in most parts of the USA, so many veterinarians are NOT taking on new clients. I encourage everyone to establish a relationship with a local veterinarian soon after your move so your pet will have a veterinarian when needed. Do the same with other pet care professionals your pet may need, such as a kennel, daycare, groomer, trainer, pet sitter, or dog walker.

01/05/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – This video from All Dog, Are Shock Collars Hurting Your Dog? should be required viewing for everyone who cares about dogs, including every pet care professional. I will warn you that it does contain graphic videos of dogs being shocked and photos of dogs that display the injuries they have received from shock collars. You probably won’t want your children to see this video because if you're using a shock collar on the family dog, your children will rightfully lose their respect for you and may justifiably start fearing for their safety.

WATCH AT – https://youtu.be/WOcKykUlJiw?si=UZVrYRcynOs6F4IJ

01/03/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, begins the first in a series of articles in which he reflects on how the pet care industry has changed for the better over the past 30 years. He discusses how canine behavior experts have universally condemned the use of dominance and aversive methods, such as shock, prong, and choke collars. At the same time, he warns people with pets that some unfortunately use these methods and tools with their dogs, despite them being considered inhumane and abusive.

READ IT AT – https://forcefreepets.com/30Years-END-Dominance&Aversives/

01/02/2026

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12/31/2025

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – 400 low-income older adults in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington Counties are depending on your generosity to keep them and their pets together this winter. This is why Green Acres Kennel Shop has teamed up with the Eastern Area on Aging for the 19th year for the Appeal for Hungry Pets. Your cash donation allows EAAA to purchase food from Green Acres at wholesale prices, which EAAA then distributes, so Mainers should never have to choose between feeding themselves and their pets. In this time when basic kindness is lacking, your contribution helps sustain this essential service and keeps companions—and the comfort they bring—close to home for those who need them most. Thank you for helping by donating at this link – https://eaaa.org/greenacresappeal/

12/30/2025

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at 977 (WNSX) discusses the 19th Annual Green Acres Appeal for Hungry Pets, a fundraiser for the Eastern Area on Aging Furry Friends Food Bank.
FM I – https://forcefreepets.com/wfmwtip-AppealForHungryPets/