Paws&Beyond

06/14/2026

06/06/2026

We always get asked if we have little dogs available for adoption, the answer is usually no as we mainly get medium to large dogs, but now we finally have a little!!

Jake is a 10 year old Jack Russell Terrier. He is looking for a home where he is the only pet due to his prey drive. Jake is looking for a forever home where he can live his senior years with love, nap times, and snacks of course! Jake is a great cuddler and also likes to go on walks and car rides. Though his eyesight isn't what it used to be, he still sees well and doesn't let that or his age get in his way.

If you are interested in giving Jake his forever home, please fill out our application
https://form.jotform.com/250985009319058

06/04/2026

Have you seen this sweet girl?

This is Ella and she’s a total love. She came in today for a tubby. She’s a shelter pup and is looking for her forever home, best friend, couch to potato on, all the lovings, lots of snacks and all that good stuff that comes with having her own family.

When I am lucky enough to find spare time, I head over to see the pups at the Bucksport Animal Shelter, which is where I happened to have met Ella. However, she’s currently fostering at Kamp K-9 while she waits for her big day. If you’d like to help donate to support all the pups Kamp K-9 fosters, here’s the link. 🫶

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/N4GQGE84YT6C?ref_=wl_share

And again, these shelter pup grooms wouldn’t be possible without the support of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. These are my favorite grooms. 🤍

05/30/2026

Ella wants to let everyone know we are running low on some supplies to keep the shelter running clean and smooth! We know the community is always a huge help whenever we are in need so Ella figured she'd come ask for a few donations!

We are in desperate need of:

Paper towels
Bleach
RESCUE cleaner
Odoban or Simple Green
Used or new towels
13 gal trash bags
Small blankets for cats
Sanitizing wipes
Wet cat food
Wet dog food

We usually feed food brands like Purina, Iams, Diamond Naturals, Blue Wilderness, etc. but we accept any brand and type! All donations can be dropped off either at the shelter - if no one is there they can be left outside the door since we are in and out a lot throughout the day. They can also be dropped off at the Bucksport Public Safety building on Franklin Street.

Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/BAS-wishlist

05/20/2026

05/11/2026

Every time a dog shows aggression towards a person, the conversation almost always lands in the same place; “what’s wrong with that dog?”
But the reality is far less simple and, if we’re honest, far less comfortable.

A recent study looking at the views of professionals working directly with these cases found that aggression isn’t driven by one thing, or even a handful of obvious ones. There were 18 different factors identified and most of them had very little to do with the things people like to blame, like breed or age.

What stood out instead was everything around the dog. The way they’re trained. Whether their needs are actually being met. The environment they’re living in. And, perhaps most importantly, how well the people around them understand what they’re trying to communicate.
In fact, almost all professionals in the study pointed to a lack of understanding of dog behaviour as a key risk factor and thats the bit that should make us stop and think. It shifts the focus away from the dog being “the problem”, and towards something much more uncomfortable, the human side of the relationship.

If a dog is living in a world where their signals are missed, their needs aren’t quite met, and their environment feels unpredictable or overwhelming then their behaviour is going to reflect that.

So maybe the better question isn’t “what’s wrong with the dog?” It’s “what’s this dog living through?”

Reference: Howell et al. (2026). Factors influencing the expression of human-directed dog aggression: A qualitative study of professional opinion. Applied Animal Behaviour Science.

05/09/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to talk about something not often discussed: mental health in veterinary medicine. 💚

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians face some of the highest levels of stress in any profession. Studies show veterinarians are 2–4 times more likely to die by su***de than the general population, with veterinary technicians also at increased risk.

Why? It’s a combination of factors many people don’t see:
– High-pressure environments, especially in emergency veterinary medicine
– Emotional strain and compassion fatigue from caring deeply for every patient
– Difficult conversations about treatment, cost, and end-of-life care
– Client conflict and, increasingly, online criticism and bullying
– Significant financial stress, with average veterinary school debt exceeding $200,000

We share this not for sympathy, but for awareness.

Behind every exam, emergency surgery, and late-night case is a team that cares deeply and is doing their best under intense pressure.

If you’ve ever had a positive experience with a veterinary team, a small act of kindness, patience, or understanding can go further than you think.

If you’d like to learn more or support mental health in veterinary medicine, check out Not One More Vet ➡️ https://nomv.org/