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Hello! I’m Blix 4 YEAR OLD, PITTIE MIX
ADOPT ME
Second Chances at the Maine Correctional Facility Celebrated Vet & Author Joins the Efforts By Susan Spisak
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Blix is a sweet, playful guy who dreams of a home where he can spend time with his people, play to his heart’s content, and soak up all the love he deserves. And let’s not forget his true love: treats! They work wonders in helping him with his training. Blix has successfully socialized with other animals, but since he’s a big, strong boy who loves to run and play, his future companions should be comfortable with his size and energy levels. Photos courtesy of Soul Friends Fur-tography. Blix is available as of our print date. If you inquire and he has been adopted, please visit the SPCA website to see other dogs in search of a home. Blix’s adoption fee has been sponsored.
n 2017, a special program, Prison Puppy Program, began at the Maine Correctional Facility in Warren in conjunction with America’s VetDogs where residents aka handlers are raising and training puppies as service dogs for veterans and first responders with disabilities. This offers handlers an opportunity to give back to society, to make the life of the recipient better, and to learn valuable life skills as an animal trainer.
Interested? contact Hancock County SPCA (207)667-8088 • Info@spcahancockcounty.org spcahancockcounty.org
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