Calendar of Events: January 2008

Tuesday January 1, 2008

DIP! Into Maine's Icy Waters for a Great Cause
Reid State Park, Georgetown
"The Dip!" will benefit the more than 2,000 dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals that come under the care of the Coastal Humane Society each year. Participants volunteer to dip toes or more in the ocean and are asked to pre-register and collect donations in advance. Dippers will meet at the Main Beach or the Lagoon at Reid State Park no later than 9:45AM on New Year's Day. Parking will be available. Follow the signs. Participants are asked to bring plenty of warm and dry clothing. Spectators are welcome. FMI: 725-5051 www.coastalhumanesociety.org.

Wednesday January 2, 2008

Wellness Clinic for Cats
Pet Quarters, 486 Payne Road, Scarborough
Care for healthy cats and dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, feline leukemia/FIV tests, microchipping and parasite control. No appointment necessary. FMI: 207-885-5005 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Sunday January 6, 2008

Agility Run Throughs
Wag It Training Center, Lincolnville
Two courses will be set, one with contacts and one without. A challenge will be in each one. $20 for four runs - $15 members FMI: www.wagitinc.com.

Search and Recovery Demo
Renaissance Dogs, 127 Main Road, Holden Renaissance Dogs and Paws Down Training service are sponsoring a demo of a working search and recovery V-K9 Julie Jones and her dog Quincy. Learn about scent, training a search dog, and hear amazing stories of their adventures. Quincy will be showing off his skills. Donations will be accepted to help this volunteer team continue their great work. FMI: Call Diane at 735-3434 or email pawsdown@wildblue.net.

Tuesday January 8, 2008

Wellness Clinic for Dogs and Cats
Pet Quarters, Brunswick
Care for healthy cats and dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, feline leukemia/FIV tests, microchipping and parasite control. No appointment necessary. FMI: info@drhokkanen.com.

Saturday January 12, 2008

Great Dane Rescue Meet and Greet
The Animal House, 372 Main St., Damariscotta
Meet great danes and volunteers from the newly formed Above and Beyond Great Dane Rescue. FMI: 563-5595.

Agility Foundation Camp
Wag It Training Center, Lincolnville
Build your team on a strong foundation by building partnership, focus, handling skills and safe confident equipment performance. FMI: www.wagitinc.com

Rabies Plus! Clinic
Harpswell Town Hall, 263 Mountain Road in Harpswell
Ear cleaning and nail trimming are $5 - $10 each. Microchipping is available for $25 per pet. Rabies vaccinations are available for dogs and cats only at $10 each.Bring previous rabies certificate if possible. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Coastal Humane Society. FMI: 725-5051 or www.coastalhumanesociety.org.

Adoption Clinic- Above and Beyond Great Dane Rescue
The Animal House, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
Meet-and-greet with breed rescue rep from Dane rescue and learn more about these gentle (and gorgeous!) giants. FMI: 563-5595

Sunday January 13, 2008

Wellness Clinic for Dogs and Cats
Pet Quarters, 744 Stillwater Drive, Bangor
Care for healthy cats and dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, feline leukemia/FIV tests, microchipping and parasite control. No appointment necessary. FMI: 207-947-3791 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Rabies Clinic
Blake Veterinary Hospital, Rte. 1, Northport
Must bring prior rabies certificate/vaccine information. $10 fee benefits the Maine Coast Animal Rescue. FMI: 207-789-5700

Tuesday January 15, 2008

Wellness Clinic for Dogs and Cats
Pet Quarters, 17 Marketplace Drive, Augusta Care for healthy cats and dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, feline leukemia/FIV tests, microchipping and parasite control. No appointment necessary. FMI: 207-622-4201 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Saturday January 19, 2008

Nail Trim Clinic
Pet Quarters, Marketplace Drive, Augusta
Nail Trim Clinic held by Leslie Main of Canines & Cats. The entire $5 cost will be donated to Save Our Strays. FMI: Call 622-4201.

Bangor Animal Welfare Meet-Up
Bangor Humane Society
Maine Animal Welfare Meet-Up. This will be an introductory meet-up to get activists in the Bangor area together to think about animal issues and find out what is going on in Maine when it comes to animal welfare. The timing coincides with the start of Maine's legislative session, so we'll have plenty of legislative stuff to talk about as well. FMI: http://animalwelfare.meetup.com/182/

Sunday January 20, 2008

Open House and Valentine's Day Photos
For Dogs Grooming and Boutique, 251 Main Road, Holden
Valentine’s Day photos for dogs and families. $5 sitting fee waived with a new dog toy. FMI: 989-PAWS or info@renaissancedogs.com.

Friday January 25, 2008

Wellness Clinic
Mother Nature's Pet Center, 561 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale
Care for healthy cats and dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, feline leukemia/FIV tests, microchipping and parasite control. No appointment necessary.FMI: 207-582-3580 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Saturday January 26, 2008

Strengthen, Stretch and Condition Your Dog with Debbie Gross-Saunders
Wag It Training Center, Lincolnville
January 26 Seminar (Working and auditing slots available), January 27 Private evaluations and treatments. Debbie is a canine physical therapist who offers insight into the structure and form and its effects on pets and canine athletes. She speaks and instructs to pet owners, handlers of canine athletes and veterinarians around the world. Debbie can help your dog remain healthy and sound through proactive plans or speed along recovery after an injury. Preregistration required. FMI: Sumac Grant-Johnson sumac@wagitinc.com

Strengthen, Stretch and Condition Your Dog with Debbie Gross-Saunders
Wag It Training Center, Lincolnville
January 26 Seminar (Working and auditing slots available), January 27 Private evaluations and treatments. Debbie is a canine physical therapist who offers insight into the structure and form and its effects on pets and canine athletes. She speaks and instructs to pet owners, handlers of canine athletes and veterinarians around the world. Debbie can help your dog remain healthy and sound through proactive plans or speed along recovery after an injury. Preregistration required. FMI: Sumac Grant-Johnson sumac@wagitinc.com

Lincoln County Animal Shelter Adoption Clinic
The Animal House, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta. FMI: 563-5595.

Sunday January 27, 2008

Wellness Clinic for Dogs and Cats
Pet Quarters, 765 Roosevelt Trail, Windham
Care for healthy cats and dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, feline leukemia/FIV tests, microchipping and parasite control. No appointment necessary. FMI: 207-894-7250 or www.drhokkanen.com.