Calendar of Events: June 2008
Sunday June 1, 2008
noon to 3 p.m.
Downeast Dog Scouts Troop #159 June 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: 207 664-2994 or downeastdogscouts@yahoogroups.com.
Introduction to Herding
Little Dove Farm, Appleton
All Day Event. Open to 15 dogs and handlers. Auditors welcome. $40 per dog. Reserve your spot early. FMI: stwhite@fairpoint.net or 845-2888.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. cats
1 to 4 p.m. dogs
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.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tellington Touch Seminar
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
The Tellington TTouch is a specialized approach to the care and training of our animal companions. This method based on cooperation and respect offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health and presents solutions to common behavioral and physical problems. Using a combination of specific touches, lifts, and movement exercises, TTouch helps to release tension and increase body awareness. This allows the animal to be handled without provoking typical novice qualifying score. Carolyn Ross is the instructor and the cost is $95 per dog handler team and $50 for auditors (lunch included). FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 789-5126.
Tuesday June 3, 2008
3 to 7 p.m.
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.
Saturday June 7, 2008
9 a.m. to noon
National Trails Day Festival
Planet Dog, Portland
Join us on National Trails Day to help clear the way for future constructions of Portland's newest trail through the Bayside neighborhood. Meet us at the Park and Ride off Franklin Arterial (adjacent to Planet Dog). Tools and sustenance (snacks, water) provided! Wear hardy boots and bring gloves, extra water, bugspray, etc. FMI: (800) 381-1516.
noon to 2 p.m.
Animal Welfare Society Adoption Event
Planet Dog, 49 York Street, Portland
Adoptable AWS shelter dogs and the Mobile Adoption Team will be at Planet Dog in Portland. FMI: 985-3244.
Sunday June 8, 2008
noon
Memorial Service for Bandit
Kennebunk Dog Park, Sea Road, Kennebunk
While Bandit's killer has pled guilty and been sentenced to parole and restitution, it is time for all the people who have supported the full prosecution of this case to remember and memorialize this sweet little dog, his loving parent and to send Bandit along with thoughts of love and remembrance.
Monday June 9, 2008
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Mini Mutt Mingle
Dinky Dogs Social Club, 1050 Congress Street, Portland
Bust out those grass skirts cuz this month's yappy hour is a Luau! Sure to be BIG fun for dinky dogs (and their families). FMI: 774-7704 or www.dinkydogs.biz.
Thursday June 12, 2008
June 12-13
National Fundraising
Augusta
Presented by the American Humane and Maine Animal Welfare Program. FMI: 303-925-9467 or sstortz@americanhumane.org or
Friday June 13, 2008
4 to 6 p.m.
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.
Saturday June 14, 2008
9 to 11 a.m.
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. In celebration of June as Adopt-A-Cat Month, microchipping for cats is reduced to $15 at this clinic. 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.
1:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet
Reigning Cats & Dogs, Wells
Above and Beyond Great Dane Rescue Meet & Greet. FMI: 646-7788 or www.rcdpets.com.
8 a.m.
CMGDR Giant Yard Sale
4 Homeplace Drive, Topsham
Huge yard sale to benefit the Great Danes in Rescue. Excellent assortment including used pet items. Over 20 families contributed!! FMI: 729-0679.
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Center for Grieving Children's 17th Annual Pet and People Walk
Payson Park, Portland
Walk around Back Cove walkway with pets and end at Payson Park with fun activities. Pledges collected to benefit The Center for Grieving Children. FMI: www.cgcmaine.org.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For Dogs Grooming & Boutique Grand Opening!
For Dogs Grooming & Boutique, 251 Main Road, Holden
Come on by and visit our new location. Renaissance Dogs and Paws Down Training Service have teamed up to create For Dogs: Grooming & Boutique. Come by and meet the staff, get discounts in the boutique, ask questions of the trainer, see our small dog daycare, get a complimentary nail trim, or take the Canine Good Citizen Test. We will be serving lunch as well. FMI: 989-7297 or info@renaissancedogs.com.
3 p.m.
Pet Pirate Parade & Costume Contest
The Animal House & SUDS! Grooming Studio, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
Join us for this Pirate Rendezvous event. Prizes for most creative pet pirate costume, and free gift bags for all entrants! All entrants will be given raffle tickets, for a special prize! FMI: 563-5595 or info@theanimalhouse.net.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Judging the Innocent with Drayton Michaels
Happy Tails, 119 Bishop Street, Portland
Learn the true history of the pit bull and how this breed of dog has gone from national treasure to mythical national nightmare. Discussion will include a look at the statistics and pseudo science, why dangerous dog laws affect ALL dogs and ALL dog owners, advice for people who are afraid of dogs, especially Pit Bulls, the good news about pit bulls, and more. $65.00 per person, includes lunch. FMI: 797-2488 or www.happytailsportland.com.
Sunday June 15, 2008
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. cats
1 to 4 p.m. dogs
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.
Tuesday June 17, 2008
3 to 6 p.m.
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.
Friday June 20, 2008
9:30 a.m.
BRLT 'Tails on the Trails'
Porter Preserve, Kimballtown Road, Boothbay
Barbara Gibson and one of her Bernese Mountain dogs will lead a walk at the Porter Preserve. Meet at the Porter Preserve kiosk and parking area. Porter is one of the most popular BRLT properties with 23 acres of woods on the shoreline with lovely views of the Sheepscot River. This series of dog hikes will occur once a month on the third Friday at a different BRLT Preserve. Well socialized canines and their humans are welcome; open to all the public if you enjoy dogs, free of charge. FMI: 633-4818.
11 a.m.
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society's 6th Annual Golf Tournament
Fox Ridge Golf Course, Penley Corner Road, Auburn.
11:00 a.m., registration and bbq lunch, 12:30 p.m. tee-off, FMI: Donna Kincer at 786-4713.
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Tommy's Park, Portland
Join our parade from Brian Boru to Tommy’s Park and help promote pet adoption - Planet Dog style! Watch a PDOGGER jump on a groom table and have his head sheared to a mohawk. PLUS: local shelters and rescue groups, face painting, give-aways and the official announcement of Planet Dog’s national public service campaign in conjunction with The Humane Society of the United States called rescue. raise. love. adopt. FMI: adoptteam@planetdog.com or (800) 381-1516.
AKC Agility Match
Cumberland Fairgrounds
SMARRT Agility Club will be offering an AKC Agility Sanction B match at the Cumberland Fairgrounds after the CCME AKC trial. FMI: DnFecteau@aol.com.
Saturday June 21, 2008
7 a.m.
KVHS Paddle For Paws
East Side Landing, Augusta
Please join us for Paddle for Paws, a fundraiser to benefit KVHS. The Paddle for Paws event will be held on the Kennebec River during the opening weekend of the "Whatever Festival". Come raise some pledges and join us on the river! A canoe or kayak is required but if you don't own one, you can rent one. FMI: 626-3491 or www.pethavenlane.org.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MAC's Fourth Annual Vegfest
Abromson Community Education Center, University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford Street, Portland
Join us for MAC's Fourth Annual Vegetarian Food Festival. The festival will consist of vegan food samples, guest speakers, exhibitors, displays, vegan product samples, a raffle and more. FMI:
www.maineanimalcoalition.org.
4 p.m. to midnight
Street Dance!
Malfatoris Speakeasy Bar & Grill, Hildreth Street, Bangor
Come join us for a street dance at Malfatoris to benefit the animals at the Bangor Humane Society. There will be live music, food and drink! (No one under 21 will be permitted in the drink area). Bring a chair and help us care for the homeless animals of our communities! FMI: mafatoris@mainisms.com.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dog Club Sports, Crafts and Pet Expo
Monmouth Fish & Game, Route 202, Monmouth
Muddy Paws 4-H is pleased to announce our first Pet Expo, Dog Sports and Craft Show. This event is part of our ongoing fundraising for our trip to England in 2010 to attend the Windsor Dog Show. Demonstrations will include Upland Game dogs, hunting retrievers, Flyball Demonstration, Agility Demonstration and Carting Demonstration. There will also be a Canine Good Citizenship test offered by Tri County Obedience Club. FMI: whidobru@usadatanet.net.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Animal Welfare Society Adoption Event
PetSmart, Biddeford
PetSmart in Biddeford is the perfect place to celebrate Adopt a Cat Month. Adoptable AWS dogs will be there to support their feline friends in what we all hope to be a successful adoption event for all! FMI: 985-3244.
June 21-22
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Penobscot Valley Kennel Club Breed/OB Dog Show
Cumberland Fair Grounds, Cumberland
All breed and obedience with rally-o dog show. Come see some of the 150 different breed of dogs check out the vendors and have a good time with the dogs. FMI: Bonnie Raymond, 843-5222, lovearabianhorses@juno.com
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
4 p.m. to midnight
Malfattoris Street Dance
15 Hildreth Street, Bangor
Bangor Human Society Benefit Show. Beside Family Fun Bowling Lanes. Featuring Bands
"Undercover", "Cold Brew Band" and "The Carter Boys". $5 Cover Charge. FMI: 942-4466.
Sunday June 22, 2008
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Monday June 23, 2008
June 23-July 5
"Beauty For The Beasts"
The Makeup Shop, 605 Congress Street, Portland
A two-week beauty fundraiser to support local animal shelters. Save 50-75% on haircuts, hair color, and makeup lessons with net proceeds donated to area animal
shelters. FMI: 828-0101.
Tuesday June 24, 2008
3 to 7 p.m.
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.
Thursday June 26, 2008
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Disaster Planning for Pets!
Coastal Humane Society, Brunswick
Learn about personal preparedness and what you can do to help plan for your family and pets in the event of a disaster. Hurricane season is approaching and remember that Maine does indeed face the risks of wind, flooding, storm surge, power outages and more. FMI: 725-5051.
6:30 p.m.
Brunswick Disaster Preparedness Meet-Up
Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick
Please join me in Brunswick at the Coastal Humane Society for a Meet-Up focusing on personal disaster preparedness for you and your pet. FMI: http://animalwelfare.meetup.com/182/calendar/7999614/?a=cv1c_rt.
Friday June 27, 2008
June 27-July 1
Woof! Fest 2008
Bar Harbor
The first ever WOOF! fest will be in Bar Harbor June 27th- July 1st.
Woof.com is an online site for all things Boston Terrier! We are excited to meet BT's from all over and get together with the BT's who live right on Mt. Desert Island and Downeast! Events range from dinner at Jack Russells Brew Pub, Canine masage demo, sailing on the Margaret Todd, "Yappy Hour" at Bark Harbor and an evening at Atlantic Brewing Company. Fun with the Boston Terrier is what its all about!! FMI: diana@barkharbor.com or 288-8382.
June 27-29
Agility Games Camp with Jean Mackenzie
Wag IT!, 55 Calderwood Lane, Lincolnville
Learn all the ins and outs of all the agility games classes. Gain a clear understanding of the rules, strategy and skills that will get you and your dog Qs. Practice Games Courses with feedback from Jean. Auditing slots available. FMI: info@wagitinc.com or 7895126.
6/27, Friday 6 to 8 p.m.
6/28-6/29, Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Agility Games Camp
Wag It Training Center, Lincolnville
Snooker, Gamblers and Jackpot take strategy, gruick thinking and fast handling. Build your game to get those Qs. Agility pioneer Jean Mackenzie instructor. FMI: www.wagitinc.com
Saturday June 28, 2008
Introduction to Herding
Little Dove Farm, Appleton
All Day Event. Open to 15 dogs and handlers. Auditors welcome. $40 per dog. Reserve your spot early. FMI: stwhite@fairpoint.net or 845-2888.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KVHS Yard Sale
Buker School, 21 Armory Street, Augusta
Please join us for our annual Yard Sale to raise funds to benefit KVHS. We will begin accepting yard sale donations at KVHS on June 1. One man's trash is another man's treasure, at least we hope that's the case. Please visit us at the Yard Sale at Buker School on June 28. You never know what you might find! FMI: 626-3491 or www.pethavenlane.org.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUDS! Open House and Adoption Clinic
The Animal House & SUDS! Grooming Studio, 372 Main Street, Damariscotta
Join us for a tour of our new grooming studio: SUDS! Samples, microchipping, giveaways, food and more. There will also be an adoption clinic featuring the Northeast Rottweiler Rescue. FMI: 563-5595 or info@theanimalhouse.net.
Sunday June 29, 2008
1 to 3 p.m.
Meet & Greet
Planet Dog, 211 Marginal Way, Portland
Come meet the Great Danes and learn more about the breed and adoption possibilities. FMI: 729-0679.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. cats
1 to 4 p.m. dogs
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.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Annual Open House and Portrait Event
Maine Media Workshops, 70 Camden Street, Rockport
The public is invited to bring the whole family (including your canine friends) for a tour of the
campus photography and filmmaking facilities. In addition to the tours, we will be
transforming our soundstage into a photo studio where free family portraits with your dog
will be taken in the style of William Wegman. FMI: 236-8581 or www.theworkshops.com/wegman.
