Calendar of Events: October 2006

Sunday October 1, 2006

Blessing of the Animals and Fun Dog Show
Old Town - Orono YMCA.
For more information, contact:
Animal Orphanage
Airport Road
Old Town, ME 04468
Phone: (207) 827-8777

Rabies and Microchip Clinic
North Berwick
Location to be announced. Microchips are your best hope of being reunited with your pet if you become separated. Dogs must be on leashes, cats and ferrets in carriers. $8 per rabies vaccination, $30 per microchip (registration, which is highly recommended, may be done later by mail for $17.50). All towns welcome. FMI: Call 676-9330 or email Another Chance at boomer@acanimalrescue.org.

Saturday October 7, 2006

Walk for a Humane Community
Mount Apatite Park, Auburn
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. We invite you to join us and the Abused Woman's Advocacy Project (A.W.A.P.) for a morning walk and help us create community awareness and support for our victims of domestic violence. Walk with or without a dog and show everyone that you care about helping to make our community a Humane Community. FMI: Call 786-4713 or 795-6744.

GSRNE's 6th Annual Walk 'n' Wag: All Breed Dog Walk Fundraiser
Borderland State Park, Easton - Sharon, MA
Come join us for a fun day with other dog lovers! Join us for a pleasant 2 mile walk in the beautiful woods at Borderland State Park. There will be a water stop along the route and a walk leader. All well-behaved dogs are welcome. For more information: http://www.gsrne.org/Fundraisers/2006DogWalk/2006WalkNWag.htm

Meet the Rotti Rescue Folks
The Pet Pantry, 140 Main St, Freeport
North East Rottweiller Rescue & Referral is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of the Rottweiler breed. NERR also provides information on training and health and nutrition for all dog lovers. FMI: Call 866-392-0102 (toll free).

13th Annual Paws on Parade
Bangor Waterfront.
Register yourself and your four-legged friend and walk to support the homeless pets cared for by the Bangor Humane Society. Food, fun, prizes, vendors, free T-shirts and much more! Show off your best canine friend and don't miss your chance to strut your mutt or prance your purebred! For more information or to register, contact Dani at dani@bangorhumane.org or visit Bangor Humane Society.

Friday October 13, 2006

Breed & Ob, Rally Match
Penobscot Valley Kennel Club B-OB Match at the Bangor Audtitorum
Entries from 4 to 6 pm. Match to start at 6:15 pm. Cost is $6.00 per class. Classes to include puppy, open, Jr show, OB, Novice Rally. For more information: Bonnie Raymond at 207-843-5222 or Lovearabianhorses@juno.com

Saturday October 14, 2006

Penobscot Valley Kennel Club Point Dog Show
Bangor Auditorium
To make an entry go to http://infodog.com Public is welcome for a small admission fee. Please no other dogs unless entered in show. For more information, contact Bonnie Raymond at 207-843-5222 or Lovearabianhorses@juno.com

All Pet Festival
All Dogs Gym & Inn, 505 Sheffield Rd., Manchester, NH
A trade show put on by pet lovers for pet lovers, bringing together breeders, suppliers, clubs, veterinarians, animal care professionals and nonprofit associations to provide you with an informative, educational and fun-filled weekend. At this family-oriented event, you’ll find service providers for every pet-related service you can imagine. Health-care information, diet advice, career information, pet supplies, Christmas presents for your pets and pet-loving friends, gift ideas and more. Due to the large number of animals and wide variety of species on exhibit at the Festival, please leave your pets at home. FMI: email info@allpetfestival.com or visit http://www.allpetfestival.com/home/index.asp

Obedience Show & Go
1424 Littlefield Road, Wells
AKC, UKC, and CKC Routines offered.
Registration Starts at 8:00am and judging begins at 8:30am
Sponsored by Marshland Obedience Club.
For more information, contact Andrew at 207-490-1962 ackcgsd@metrocast.net

Emma Parsons Seminar - Click to Calm, Healing the Aggressive Dog
My Wonderful Dog, 54 Cove Street, Portland
Join national dog trainer and author Emma Parsons to learn how to use clicker training to calm, alter, and re-shape reactive or aggressive dogs. Early bird registration before Sept. 15. FMI visit www.wonderfuldogs.org or call 780-9792

Sunday October 15, 2006

Penobscot Valley Kennel Club Point Dog Show
Bangor Auditorium
To make an entry go to http://infodog.com Public is welcome for a small admission fee. Please no other dogs unless entered in show. For more information, contact Bonnie Raymond at 207-843-5222 or Lovearabianhorses@juno.com

All Pet Festival
All Dogs Gym & Inn, 505 Sheffield Rd., Manchester, NH
A trade show put on by pet lovers for pet lovers, bringing together breeders, suppliers, clubs, veterinarians, animal care professionals and nonprofit associations to provide you with an informative, educational and fun-filled weekend. At this family-oriented event, you’ll find service providers for every pet-related service you can imagine. Health-care information, diet advice, career information, pet supplies, Christmas presents for your pets and pet-loving friends, gift ideas and more. Due to the large number of animals and wide variety of species on exhibit at the Festival, please leave your pets at home. FMI: email info@allpetfestival.com or visit http://www.allpetfestival.com/home/index.asp

Saturday October 21, 2006

Pet Haven Lane Annual Auction
Augusta Golf Club, Manchester. For more information, call Bill Amidon at 626-3491.

Friday October 27, 2006

Planet Dog's 2nd Annual Halloween Party
Planet Dog Company Store, 211 Marginal Way, Portland
Planet Dog's 2nd Annual Halloween Party will feature free spooky brew and lots of slimy drool along with two contests: Best Dog Costume and Spookiest Howl. Winners of each will receive a Bowser Bed worth $100. This is a free event for dog lovers and their animal companions. FMI: Call Katie at 207-563-7695.

Saturday October 28, 2006

TTouch Clinic
Tail Waggin Training Center, Levant
Cheryl Lord will teach a general introduction to TTouch. All are welcome. For more information, call Robert & Lynn Boulier at 207.884.7017 or e-mail Glofiredachy@adelpha.net

Craft Fair
Humane Society Waterville Area
68 Maine Crafters, Children's Corner, Doughboys, Harvest Pantry, Door Prizes, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Vegetarian Soup, Baked Bean Dinner, Home Baked Beans to go, Raffles. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society.

"Bark in the Park" Dog Halloween Party
Village Green in Rockport, next to the Rockport Public Library on the adjoining streets of Union and Limerock. Canine costume contest at noon, pet-product vendors, dog training and grooming, apple-bobbing, face-painting, Halloween goody/doggie bags, food and beverages. Limited supply of “Bark in the Park” t-shirts available for $20 donation. Admission: $5 per adult or $15 per family. FMI or in case of rain, call Wanda Burnham at 832-5815 or Amy Smereck at 236-3450.

Costume Contest at Blue Seal Fees in Windham
Blue Seal Feeds, Windham
Bring your dog to walk the runway in his halloween costume. Prizes awarded for best costume AND best pet trick. Goodie Bags for all participants. Drawing for FREE dog food. For more information: windhamblueseal@adelphia.net or call, 207-892-9411.

Tuesday October 31, 2006

Howl-O-Ween Trick AND Treat
The Animal House, Route 1, Newcastle
Customers who bring their pets to the store in costume during business hours will be "treated" to a free doggie bag filled with goodies for their canine companions. Special points awarded for dogs who can do a special trick! All well-behaved pets on leash are welcome. For more information, please call 563-5595 or email info@theanimalhouse.net.