Man sues Delta and owner of ’emotional-support dog’ that mauled him on flight

An attack on a plane by a fellow passenger’s emotional-support dog left Marlin Jackson needing 28 stitches, according to a negligence lawsuit filed Friday against Delta Air Lines and the dog’s owner. In the suit, Jackson claims he bled so badly that a row of seats later had to be removed from the plane. Jackson […]

Survey: People are happier with dogs than they are with cats

The latest General Social Survey asked about pets for the first time, giving us one of the clearest looks yet at the differences between dog and cat owners.

Unleashed dogs face uncertain future at Baxter Woods

The city is considering whether to require that dogs be on a leash at the popular wooded park in Portland.

Fleeing scene of dog attack could become a crime in Maine

Spurred by a mauling in Gardiner last summer, legislators consider creating a new law to keep owners on the scene when their dogs assault someone.

Lawmakers want to take a bite out of puppy sales

Proposed legislation would bar the few traditional pet stores left in Maine from selling dogs and cats.

Donations in memory of Sweet Pea

Pet supplies and monetary donations made during a "Celebration of Life for Sweet Pea."

Briefly: Pets

How many Americans have pets? An investigation of fuzzy statistics

Animal Tales: Bridgton Books says goodbye to a sweet, gentle cat

The Big Number: 6,457,534 animal-related injuries at ERs