[Bangor, Maine July 8, 2026] Green Acres Kennel Shop was recognized as the Bangor Region’s Best Kennel every year since 2002, Best Pet Supply Store every year
since 2007, Best Dog Trainer every year since 2011, and Best Pet Groomer every year since 2013, by Market Surveys of America.
Don Hanson, co-owner of Green Acres Kennel Shop, stated: “All of us at Green Acres Kennel Shop and ForceFreePets.com feel privileged to be able to assist in the care of our clients’ wonderful pets. Even though we have furry family members in our homes, we feel the same connection with the pets you entrust to our care. As I say every year, this is a team effort. Thank you to: Alyssa, Ashley A., Ashley L., Brenda, Emma, Gus, Haleigh, Lauren, Lindsay, Nicole, Paige, and Sage. Thank you to all of our wonderful clients who vote for us every year.
Market Surveys of America is a survey company independent of any newspaper or magazine publication. Their "Best of the Best" winners are determined by tallied public ballots taken throughout each region and by their website (http://www.bestofsurveys.com).
About Green Acres Kennel Shop & ForceFreePets
Green Acres Kennel Shop and ForceFreePets are two companies located at 1653 Union Street in Bangor, Maine, and online at www.GreenAcresKennel.com and www.ForceFreePets.com. Our joint mission is to provide humane, ethical, and empathetic pet care and education based on science while prioritizing the needs and welfare of our clients' pets. Green Acres has been in business since 1965 and offers boarding, daycare, grooming, and the sale of wholesome pet food and supplies. Founded in 2020, ForceFreePets provides group, private, and online dog training classes, Behavioral consultations, as well as in-person and online education for people with pets. Green Acres has been voted the Best Kennel since 2002, Best Pet Store since 2007, Best Dog Trainer since 2011, and Best Pet Groomer since 2013. In December of 2025, Green Acres was recognized by Best Businesses of America as one of the Top 10 Kennels and Top 10 Dog Trainers in New England for 2025. In addition, Green Acres Kennel Shop and ForceFreePets are proud members of The Pet Professional Guild . Don Hanson owns both companies. For more information, please call 207-942-5861 or visit www.greenacreskennel.com or www.ForceFreePets.com.
