Calendar of Events: May 2008

Thursday May 1, 2008

Agility 'Show & Go'
Happy Tails, 119 Bishop Street, Portland
Please join us for Agility 'Show & Go' to celebrate the re-opening of the training center and to benefit the Maine Animal Welfare Program. Even if you don't want to run a dog in agility, please come, purchase a raffle ticket, drink a soda and enjoy some time with friends. FMI: 797-2488 or www.happytailsportland.com.

Friday May 2, 2008

Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) Training
Senator Inn, Augusta
The HSUS Disaster Animal Response Training is the premier basic training for animal disaster responders nationwide. This 3-day course is designed to familiarize participants with disaster situations and provide the background necessary to become an effective emergency animal relief responder. Tuition: $115 - Register by March 28, $125 - Register by April 18. More information.

Saturday May 3, 2008

Animal Wellness Expo
University College of Bangor.
Animal wellness expo to include bathing, nail trimming, rabies clinic, adoption fair, education, and much more! FMI: Jennifer Gallant 262-7853

Bangor Area Pug Society May Pug Party
Herbert Sargent Community Center, Stillwater
Come to our annual May Pug Party! Lots of pugs! Lots of fun! Free! Best bonnet contest, great raffles, items for sale, finger foods and beverages! So come join us for a great time!

Wellness Clinic for Dogs
Pet Quarters, 486 Payne Road, Scarborough.
Care for healthy dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 885-5005 or www.drhokkanen.com.

York County Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show
Acton Fairgrounds, Acton
York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc presents its annual AKC All Breed Dog Shows, Obedience and Rally Trials on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2008. Events start 8am to 5pm both days at the Acton Fairgrounds, The public is invited to observe the various activities throughout the day. Admission each day is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students and free for children under 12 years old. There is ample parking in and around the fairgrounds. The local 4H Group will provide food throughout the day. There will also be several vendors selling dog-related items and rescue organizations providing information on adopting a dog. FMI: http://yorkcountykennelclub.homestead.com/news.html

Sunday May 4, 2008

Wellness Clinic
Pet Quarters, 744 Stillwater Drive, Bangor.
Care for healthy dogs and cats, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 947-3791 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Meet & Greet
The Pet Pantry, Freeport
Come meet the Danes and learn about our adoption process. FMI: 729-0679 or coastaldanes@gmail.com.

Tuesday May 6, 2008

Wellness Clinic
Pet Quarters, 17 Marketplace Drive, Augusta.
Care for healthy dogs and cats, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 622-4201 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Thursday May 8, 2008

Spring Fundraiser Luncheon & Raffle
Local 188 Restaurant, Portland
Celebrate with us for a deserving cause! Delicious luncheon, raffle, and silent auction with fantastic prizes to benefit Dogs Deserve Better, a non-profit rescue focused on bringing chained and penned dogs into the home and family. Please support our rescue efforts. FMI: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/dogsdeservebetterfundraiser.html or ddbmaine@yahoo.com.

Saturday May 10, 2008

Rabies Plus! Clinic
Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick
The Coastal Humane Society will be hosting a Rabies Plus! Clinic at the shelter. 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. Please bring previous rabies certificate if possible. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Coastal Humane Society. FMI: 725-5051 or www.coastalhumanesociety.org.

Mustang Rescue
Kennel Shop, Portland
Ever After Mustang Rescue will be coming to our store to help educate the public about mustangs and their rescue. FMI: Kristen 797-0779.

Shelties to be Featured at The Animal House
The Animal House, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
Kennebec Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club Rescue (KVSSC) will be featured at The Animal House Adoption Center. A representative will be available for a "meet-and-greet" and to answer questions about the Shelties available for adoption, and the adoption process. Scheduled to appear with KVSCC is Shatzi, an adoptable dog described as a "sholli", as she looks like a sheltie but is the size of a small collie! FMI: 563-5595 or www.petfinder.com/shelters/ME80.html.

CGC Testing
PetCo, 131 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham.
Canine Good Citizen Testing to benefit North East Rottweiler Rescue. Cost is $10 per dog. FMI: dawn101393@aol.com

Adoption Clinic at The Animal House
The Animal House, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
The Adoption Clinic at The Animal House is part of an ongoing effort to highlight area dogs and cats who need loving homes. The next scheduled Adoption Clinic at The Animal House will feature Sheltie Rescue. FMI: 563-5595 or www.theanimalhouse.net.

The Basics of TTouch Bodywork
Paw-zn-Around, 8 New County Road (route 5), Saco.
“A Gentle Approach to Influence Behavior, Health, & Performance." The Tellington Touch method is a great compliment to training. Anyone can learn to do the TTouches and your dog will love you for it. The goal of the TTouch bodywork is to stimulate the function and vitality of the cells and to activate unused neural pathways to the brain. Stress-reducing hormones are released, and your dog learns to gain trust in you as well as awareness and confidence in himself. TTouch has been successfully used to solve typical behavior problems such as excessive barking, anxiety, carsickness,shyness, aggressiveness, grooming issues, as well as aiding in the healing of injuries and disease. Learning the TTouch method is sure to improve your relationship with your pet as well as enhance your dog’s willingness and ability to learn. FMI: Carolyn 929-4482 or www.dogsenseme.com.

Kennebec Valley Humane Society Pet Expo
Augusta Armory
Join the Kennebec Valley Humane Society and the community to celebrate our pets. Local vendors and pet enthusiasts will be on hand to promote their pet businesses or non-profit animal groups. FMI: Call Christi Chase at 626-3491 ext 103.

Wednesday May 14, 2008

Animal Communcation Workshop
Planet Dog, 211 Marginal Way, Portland.
Judy Garbow, an Animal Communicator will speak about how animal communication helps people become better animal caregivers and provides a deeper understanding of what their animal companions are thinking, feeling and what they want to know in order for them to live a happier and healthier life.

Friday May 16, 2008

Wellness Clinic
Mother Nature's Pet Center, 561 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale.
Care for healthy dogs and cats, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 582-3580 or www.drhokkanen.com.

BRLT ‘Tails on the Trails’ Walk
Ovens Mouth East Preserve, Dover Road Extension, Boothbay
Bring your dog and join Barbara Gibson and one of her Bernese Mountain dogs, either Cady or Baron, for a walk at the Ovens Mouth East Preserve. Meet at the Ovens Mouth East Preserve kiosk and parking area. This is part of a series of dog hikes which will occur once a month on the third Friday at a different BRLT Preserve. Well socialized canines and their humans that are very ready for spring are welcome; open to all the public if you enjoy dogs, free of charge. FMI: Call BRLT at 633-4818.

Saturday May 17, 2008

Meet Adoptable Shelter Dogs
Pet Quarters, 486 Payne Road, Scarborough
Come meet the adoptable Animal Welfare Society shelter dogs and the Mobile Adoption Team. FMI: 985-3244.

Animal Welfare Society Awareness Event
Portland Children’s Museum of Maine, 142 Free Street, Portland
Meet some great animals, create a craft and learn all about the Animal Welfare Society. FMI: 985-3244.

Vacationland Dog Club Dog Show
Wassamki Springs campground, 56 Saco Street, Scarborough
We welcome visitors and the opportunity to educate the public about purebred dogs and dogs in general. FMI: 207-428-3041, bouvmom@maine.rr.com.

Coastal Humane Society Plant Sale
The Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick
Now in its sixth year, the shelter’s plant sale is a popular fundraiser. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the 1000 homeless and gardenless-animals that come through the shelter’s door every year. Coastal Humane welcomes donations of plants for the sale. If you’d like to drop off some divided perennials or other special plants from your own garden, please bring them to the shelter the week before the sale. FMI: 725-5051.

The Coastal Humane Society’s Sixth Annual Plant Sale
The Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick
The sale will feature annuals, perennials, shrubs, and garden-related items. Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer gardening questions. All proceeds benefit the animals at the shelter. FMI: www.coastalhumanesociety.org or 725-5051.

APDT Rally Seminar
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
APDT Rally Semiar with APDT judge Kimberly J. Giese-Wilson. Participating dogs need a sit, down, basic but not perfect healing and a bit of a stay. Dogs should also be able to work around other dogs in a controlled fashion. If your dog is not quite ready, attending with out your dog (auditing) will help you learn the rules and exercises to practice at home. Full day seminar $105 for non members, $95 for Wag It members, and $55 for all auditors (lunch included). FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 789-5126.

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, a volunteer animal resources group that helps animals in need. FMI: Call 622-4201.

Reigning Cats & Dogs
Reigning Cats and Dogs, 913 Post Road, Wells
Above and Beyond Great Dane Rescue Meet & Greet. www.aabdgr.org. FMI: 207-646-7788

Sunday May 18, 2008

Picture Project at Regal Theater
Regal Theater, Cooks Corner, Brunswick
Come meet CMGDR's own Ginny posing as Aslan The Lion from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian!! Learn how versatile this breed really is! FMI: coastaldanes@gmail.com.

Friends of Feral Felines
Kennel Shop, Portland
Volunteers of this organization will be coming into our store to educate the public about themselves and what they do! FMI: Kristen 797-0779.

Wellness Clinic
Pet Quarters, 765 Roosevelt Trail, Windham.
Care for healthy dogs and cats, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 894-7250 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Downeast Dog Scouts Troop 159 May Meeting
The Downeast Dog Scouts Troop is a membership organization in Hancock County that promotes responsible dog guardianship and increases the awareness of the human/canine bond. The troop offers many educational and fun dog centered activities. The Downeast Dog Scouts Troop is affiliated with the Dog Scouts of America. Information about the Dog Scouts of America is available at www.dogscouts.org. FMI: 664-2994 or downeastdogscouts@yahoogroups.com.

APDT Seminar
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
Sanctioned APDT Seminar for learning about judging and being a representative. A great way to get a more thorough understanding of the sport and help us run events trials the future. 6.5 CEUs from CCPDT for any CPDT attending the workshop. Cost is $25. FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 789-5126.

Tuesday May 20, 2008

Wellness Clinic for Cats
Pet Quarters, 486 Payne Road, Scarborough.
Care for healthy cats, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 885-5005 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Wednesday May 21, 2008

Eat for Pete's Sake
Eat at participating restaurants in Camden, Rockland, Thomaston and the surrounding Mid Coast community and 10% of the food sales will be donated to the Humane Society of Knox County. FMI: Contact the Humane Society @ 594-4897 or visit www.hskcME.org.

Saturday May 24, 2008

Friends of Feral Felines
Kennel Shop, Portland
This organization will be coming in to our store to educate the public on what they do and who they are. FMI: Kristen 797-0797.

Sunday May 25, 2008

Wellness Clinic for Dogs
Pet Quarters, 486 Payne Road, Scarborough.
Care for healthy dogs, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 885-5005 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Tuesday May 27, 2008

Wellness Clinic
Pet Quarters, 147 Bath Road, Brunswick.
Care for healthy dogs and cats, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 373-0432 or www.drhokkanen.com.

Saturday May 31, 2008

Adoption Center Event
The Animal House, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
The Adoption Center at The Animal House is part of the ongoing commitment to showcase area rescues and shelters to the community. The Adoption Center features a different shelter or rescue every other Saturday. The next scheduled Adoption Center will feature Maine Greyhound Placement Service. FMI: 563-5595 or info@theanimalhouse.net.

Wellness Clinic
Pet Quarters, 45 Wells Plaza, Wells.
Care for healthy dogs and cats, including vaccinations, heartworm/Lyme tests, microchipping and parasite control. FMI: 641-0620.

Animal Welfare Society Adoption Event
Maine Bank & Trust, Sanford and Ocean National Bank, Kennebunk
The Mobile Adoption Team is doing double duty at Maine Bank & Trust in Sanford and at Ocean National Bank, in Kennebunk. The Animal Welfare Society will have adoptable cats and dogs at both locations. All donations are very much appreciated. FMI: 985-3244.

Novice Tracking Seminar
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
Instructor is Melissa Johnson and the cost is $95 per dog handler team and $50 for auditors (lunch included). FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 789-5126.

Novice Drafting/Carting Seminar
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
Megan Kirkpatrick is the instructor and the cost is $95 per dog handler team and $50 for auditors (includes lunch). FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 789-5126.

Foundation Agility Level 1
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
The instructor is Sumac Grant-Johnson and the cost is $45 per dog/handler team and $20 for auditing (lunch not included but available for $5). Or both levels are $95 for working teams and $50 for auditing (lunch included). Juniors welcome. FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 789-5126.

Foundation Agility Level 2
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
Sumac Grant-Johnson is the instructor and the cost is $45 per dog/handler team and $20 for auditing (lunch not included but available for $5). Or both levels are $95 for working teams and $50 for auditing (lunch included). Juniors welcome. FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 789-5126.