Pets

When it comes to house pets, are you a dog, cat, or ostrich person? Yes, ostrich. You may be surprised what exotic animals you are legally allowed to own depending on what state you live in. Here is a list of 13 'pets' you can surprisingly own in the state of Maine.

A service dog was treated by a passer-by as a pet in Maine recently and this is something you do not do.

As we all know, pets are like family now. They used to simply be pets but now, we throw them birthday parties, cook them prime meats, and build them their own luxury homes. So why not also be buried with them?

Don't even think about owning these 12 animals in Maine, because it's against the law to keep them as pets.

We've all been there, witnessed a pup in the backseat of a car on a hot summer day.

A Maine Woman is touching so many hearts by taking photos of their pets before the owners say goodbye.

A local farm had a threatening visitor that could have caused major destruction, but this one Rooster, Paul, had other plans for this fierce predator.

Charlie's Motor Mall and the entire Shuman Family have been incredible supporters of the Kennebec Valley Humane Society and all the work they do for the fur babies in our area.

We posed the question on our Facebook page, "What is your pet’s name? And what do you ACTUALLY call them 99% of the time?" This question received hilarious responses.

Have you ever noticed how pets and their owners can look identical? Maine is full of fur babies and their parents that look similar!

What a great way to honor Fido and raise some much needed money.

We have received so many photos of Mainers' pets in our Lucky Pet contest We just had to show you some of the entries. We hope it prompts YOU to submit a picture of your pet. You could win $500 in pet supplies, so why not? Good luck! Here are just a few of the furry friends you all have sent in...

Pets on things was a biggy this holiday.

They are too cute!

Who couldn't use a story with a happy ending these days?

More and more Mainers are unable to care for their pets, often leaving them abandoned outside of animal shelters.