Calendar of Events: September 2006

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Saturday September 2, 2006

8:30 a.m. Judging begins

Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine
Union Fair Grounds, Common Road, Union
The Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine will be hosting American Kennel Club (AKC) dog shows. These shows are all-breed events and provide excellent opportunities to see and become familiar with many breeds of dogs. No dogs that are not entered in the show are allowed on the show grounds. For more information contact Marie Finnegan at 354-6488 or e-mail CanineHelp@aol.com.

3 pm

Harbor Hounds Dog Show
12th Annual Windjammer Weekend. Camden
Every year dozens of canines of assorted shapes, sizes, breeds, ages, and hometowns will compete for top honors in the Harbor Hounds Dog Show. Sponsors include Pet Fashions Boutique, Blake Veterinary Hospital, Pen-Bay Veterinary Associates and Critter Outfitter. For more information or to signup, visit: Harbor Hounds Dog Show

Sunday September 3, 2006

8:30 a.m. Judging begins

Saturday September 9, 2006

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Renaissance Dogs Open House
127 Main Rd, Holden
Come and visit our new location! Renaissance Dogs offers a cage-free environment for doggie daycare and training in the Bangor area. We have over 9,000 sf of space for your best friend to play.Built by dog people for dogs and their people.
For more information: 207-479-4849, info@renaissancedogs.com, and www.renaissancedogs.com

Sunday September 10, 2006

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Adoption Day
PetCo, 220 Maine Mall Road, South Portland
Hosted by Dogs Deserve Better
For more information, call 772-9119

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

10 a.m. registration and activities
11 a.m. walk

12th Annual Strut Your Mutt
Mothers Beach, Beach Avenue, Kennebunk.
Scenic 2-mile stroll along Kennebunk beaches. Dog obedience and drill team demonstrations, raffles, merchandise, kid’s games, dog portrait opportunities, etc. Contests and drawings hosted by Honorary Strut Co-Chair Kim Block of WGME Channel 13. Sponsored by a community collaborative with proceeds to benefit the Animal Welfare Society. FMI: Call 985-3244 or visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org/

12 noon to 4 p.m.

3rd Annual Belfast Wienerfest
Belfast Boathouse, Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast
A picnic for dachshunds and their humans! For more information, visit Belfast Wienerfest

Monday September 11, 2006

AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
Mid Coast Recreation Center, Rockport
Leaping Dogs Training will be offering American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Tests. Pre Registration required. $15.00 per dog. For more information: Leaping Dogs

Thursday September 14, 2006

8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pets available for adoption

Whole Grocer Fundraising Day, Portland
127 Marginal Way, Portland
The Whole Grocer is donating 5% of all sales for the entire day to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Animal adoption will depend on weather and availability of adoptable pets.

Sunday September 17, 2006

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Paul Bunyan Park, Main St. Bangor
AKC Canine Good Citizenship testing will be done for a $5.00 fee. Microchip clinic is $25.00 Informative demonstrations. For more information, call 843-5222.

Wednesday September 20, 2006

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Educational Lecture
Carden Kennels, Bangor
A luncheon lecture with Dr. Mark Hanks of the Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Hanks will speak on foods and how they can affect your pet's coat and and overall health while guests enjoy lunch. Dr Hanks will then take questions from guests. The $25.00 fee covers lunch and lecture. For more information, call 942-2161.

Saturday September 23, 2006

Midcoast Maine Kennel Club Point Shows
963-2378

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Woodlawn Museum, Ellsworth
The Coastal Crescent Kennel Club invites you to celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day with us. We’ll be offering a Meet the Breeds Fair/ host of fun and educational activities for dogs and owners. Come, Sit, Stay a while!

Sunday September 24, 2006

10 a.m. Registration
11 a.m. Walk begins

9th Annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk
Deering Oaks Park
Does your dog like to take you for walks? Then fetch a leash and join us! Walker registration at 10 a.m. Walk begins at 11:00. There will be events, raffles, food, presentations, etc FMI: Animal Refuge League

Tuesday September 26, 2006

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

TTouch Clinic
Tail Waggin Training Center, Levant.
Cheryl Lord will teach an introductory class in beginning basic TTouch, for puppies. For more information, call Robert & Lynn Boulier at 207.884.7017 or e-mail Glofiredachy@adelpha.net

Friday September 29, 2006

Sept. 29 through Oct. 1

Camp Buster - a camp for dogs and their people
Third annual Camp Buster- a camp for Dogs and their People! Join us Sept. 29-Oct 1 and enjoy activities with your favorite pooch such as agility, rally-o, obedience, animal communication, Tellington Touch, water sports, Canine Good Citizen class and testing,hiking, etc. All for a great cause! Still some spots remaining. For more information, contact the Susan L. Curtis Foundation, 207-774-1552.

Saturday September 30, 2006

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Green Acres Kennel Pet Appreciation Day
Green Acres Kennel Shop, Bangor
9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Recall Clinic
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Understanding Pet Nutrition
10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Walking Politely Clinic
12 p.m.The Precious Pet Show
For more information: Green Acres Kennel Shop

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Canine Reiki at Planet Dog Company Store
What: Judy Bullard, a Reiki Master, will be offering canine Reiki sessions at the Planet Dog Company Store. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes energy healing. When: Saturday, September 30th from 11:00am - 4:00pm Where: Planet Dog Company Store (211 Marginal Way, Portland) How: Sign up for a 20 minute session for $15.00 which includes a 5 minute consultation on the benefits of Reiki energy healing for dogs. Information: Blake Findlay, Planet Dog 207-347-8606

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