Calendar of Events: January 2009
Thursday January 1, 2009
January 2009
Membership Drive 2009
The South Portland Dog Owners Group is working on generating membership for the upcoming year. Membership is $5.00 per household and helps support continued access to open spaces in South Portland for people to recreate with their dogs responsibly. Please go to www.sopodog.com for a membership form. FMI: 671-6393 or southportlanddog@yahoo.com
Sunday January 11, 2009
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downeast Dog Scouts Troop #159 January Meeting
Mount Desert Fire Department - Somesville Station, Route 102.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Downeast Dog Scouts are welcome. Meeting activities include planning for 2009 and fun training games. Bring a lunch. FMI: 266-5807 or downeastdogscouts@yahoo.com.
Saturday January 17, 2009
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet
Reigning Cats & Dogs 913 Post Rd., Wells.
Please come join us for our Meet and Greet. We will have one or more of our pups here for you to meet .FMI: steph@aabgdr.org or 321-2771.
1 to 2:30 p.m.
MIdcoast Rabies Clinic
Humane Society of Knox County, 65 Dexter St. Ext. in Thomaston. Dr. Glenn Yovino of Harbor Road Veterinary Hospital will be in attendance. The cost is only $10 per pet, cash only please. A rabies vaccination is required to license your dog in the state of Maine; deadline to register is January 31 at your city clerk's office. Microchipping of your pet by shelter staff will also be available at the rabies clinic. Microchips are a painless but effective way to provide permanent identification of your pet. Micro chipping is $25.
Please bring your cats in a proper pet carrier and your dogs on a leash and last record of rabies shot if applicable. Kittens must be at least three months old and puppies must be at least four months old. For more information about the clinic or the organization call 594-2200 or visit their website at www.hskcME.org.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Greyhounds featured at The Animal House
372 Main Street, Damariscotta
MGPS representatives will be available to answer questions about the breed and the adoption process, and will have information on the dogs available for adoption. For more information on Maine Greyhound Placement Service, please visit their website: http://www.greyhoundplacement.com/. FMI: 563.5595.
Friday January 23, 2009
7:30 p.m.
It’s PAWS for Laughter !
Gold Room on Warren Ave., Portland.
Help Homeless Animals and Have a Great Time at the Same Time! This event features three stand- up comedians and is geared towards the adult audience so you must be 21 or older.to attend. Tickets are $15 and a portion of all the proceeds will go toward The Animal Refuge League PAWS fund. Have dinner at the Gold Room before the show and an additional 10% of the cost of your meals will be donated to the Animal Refuge League. You must purchase your tickets prior to the night of the event so don’t miss out! FMI: Order your tickets now! Please call 854-9771 during ARLGP's business hours or leave a message on the events hotline at 854-9771 Ext 311.
Saturday January 31, 2009
9 am to 5 p.m.
Motivational Heeling and Advanced Rally Skills with Rachel Brostrom
Wag It Training Center, Lincolinville.
Build both precision and joy in your dogs performance of heeling, pivots, backing, recalls and varous advanced rally skills. Pre registration required as
space is limited. FMI: 789-5126.
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