Creature Comforts Pet Care

06/21/2025

What better way to celebrate the arrival of summer than to enjoy quiet time on a porch swing, enjoying a water view of the Damariscotta River, with two beautiful dogs basking in the sun by my feet?

Tess (Australian Shepherd) and Harley (Border Collie) are as sweet as they look.

06/19/2025

Aspen (caught mid-meow here) has appropriated the dog's bed. Because he's a rescue, I'm ot entirely certain if his lineage is Maine C**n or Norwegian Forest. I do know he's 100% and 20+ pounds of TOTAL love bug.

06/19/2025

Please keep our wild friends in mind during hot summer months!

06/19/2025

Don’t Wait—Plan Ahead for the Fourth of July!

The Fourth of July is fast approaching, and while it’s a time for fun and celebration, it can be incredibly stressful for our pets. Fireworks, unfamiliar noises, and big gatherings can cause fear, anxiety—and even lead to pets running away.

Now is the time to talk to your vet about calming medications or supplements—don’t wait until the week of the holiday, when appointment slots and medication supplies may be limited!

And don’t forget regular prescription refills! With many vet offices closed or short-staffed over the holiday, it’s important to make sure you’re stocked up on essential medications like seizure meds, heart medications, and more. Unless you have a written prescription, emergency or urgent care hospitals will legally be unable to refill these medications without first performing an exam on your pet.

✅ Other ways to keep pets safe this holiday:
• Make sure your pet’s microchip information is up to date—just in case they get spooked and run.
• Secure fences, gates, and doors before guests arrive—anxious pets may bolt when overwhelmed by noise.
• Keep pets indoors during fireworks and parties, in a quiet, safe space with familiar toys or calming aids.

We will be open for the holiday if you need us! Once we open on Thursday, July 3rd at 5:30 PM, we will remain open straight through until Monday, July 7th at 7:00 AM. Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns—we’re here to help!

06/19/2025

I had the pleasure of guarding this tiny treasure, Opal, while her family attended the Antiques Roadshow l PBS taping at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay yesterday. She was a delight!

04/22/2025

There’s so much happening at Midcoast Humane this month! In the coming weeks, we’ve got something for everyone—whether you’re passionate about pet wellness, looking to adopt, or just want to get crafty or stretch it out in Mommy & Me yoga. Check out all the exciting events coming up!
For full details, visit our website or the Facebook event pages (marked with an *) to learn more.

🔹 Low-Cost Wellness Clinic: Friday, April 25, 10am – 1pm, Whitefield Fire Department
🔹 Puppy Adoption Event: Saturday, April 26, 10am – 2pm, The Animal House, Damariscotta
🔹 Paint Your Pet! Portrait Class: Saturday, May 3, 6-8pm, Midcoast Humane *
🔹 Intro to Macramé: Thursday, May 8, 4:30 – 7:30pm, Merrymeeting Adult Education Center *
🔹 Spring Fling: Plant Sale + Block Party: Saturday, May 10, 10am – 4pm, Midcoast Humane *
🔹 Mommy and Me Kitten Yoga: Saturday, May 10, 12pm - 1pm, Midcoast Humane *
🔹 Mommy and Me Puppy Yoga: Saturday, May 10, 1:30 – 2:30pm, Midcoast Humane *

03/07/2024

What a wonderful shout out from Boothbay Animal Hospital for National Pet Sitters Week. As a long time pet sitter (and lifelong pet owner), I'm so grateful to have them as a resource, and count the staff as friends.

Leaving your pet behind can be ruff! 🐾 That’s why we want to give a big shout out to the paw-some pet sitters who give our best friends the love and care they deserve while we’re away.