In north-central Idaho, in an area known as Lolo, there is a wolf-control controversy that has some similarities with Maine's coyote-deer issue.

WALDOBORO, Maine (NEWS CENTER 6) - Two young teenagers are recovering from injuries sustained after their family dog attacked them.

The Waldoboro Police Department says they were called to a home on Kaler's Corner Road shortly after 7:00 PM Saturday night. Police were told a 12 year old girl and a 13 year old boy had been attacked by the family pit bull.

The teens were treated on scene and taken to Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. Police say the injuries are not life threatening.

By Amber Waterman, Staff Photographer, and Lindsay Tice, Staff Writer

Associated Press

DELHI, N.Y. (WTW) — The operator of an upstate New York animal shelter featured on national television is facing animal cruelty charges.

The Delaware County District Attorney's office says 60-year-old Susan Marino was charged Friday with five misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. After a 2010 undercover investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the group said it found animals in failing health not properly treated or denied water and shelter at Angel's Gate Inc. in Delhi (DEHL'-high).

By Lindsay Tice, Staff Writer, Sun Journal

From WGME website

By Dawn Gagnon, BDN Staff

November 9, 2011, 8:24 am

By Cody Switzer  The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Over the last year, News 13 has reported on at least a half dozen vicious dog attacks, most of them involving Pit Bulls.
    After these reports, often, a heated debate follows. 
    The central question ... who is to blame ... the dog breed or the dog owner?
     In a special report we take a closer look ...  perhaps offer a new perspective that might change your mind.
     The attacks have been bloody, both on animals and humans, young and old.

Dispatch staff reporter Kathy Lynn Gray contributed to this story., The Columbus Dispatch

ZANESVILLE, Ohio —Authorities say that in all, 56 exotic animals escaped from a farm in Muskingum County last night, and one could still be missing this afternoon.

Some very young puppies find compassionate people in Buxton after someone less caring left the litter abandoned on the side of the road.

By David Hench dhench@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer  Portland Press Herald

Published on Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 12:12 am | Last updated on Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 12:12 am 2 Comments

Published on Monday, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:12 am

Liam Hughes, who has just taken over the state job, says 'we are judged by how we treat our animals.'

By Beth Quimby bquimby@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer  

August 31, 2011

Contact: Walter Whitcomb
207-287-3419

AUGUSTA, MAINE—Maine Department of Agriculture Commissioner Walter Whitcomb announced Wednesday the hiring of a new director for the Animal Welfare Program. Liam Hughes, will assume his new position as Animal Welfare Director on September 6, 2011.

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- As the weather becomes warmer, animal experts are reminding dog owners to leave their pets at home and not in cars - especially on days where temperatures are above 70 degrees.

Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month at your shelter by doing something creative to help boost adoptions during the month of June!

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