Author Archives: Joy

Strut Your Mutt 2018

Grab your leashes and head to Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine this Sunday, September 9, for the 24th Annual Strut Your Mutt to benefit the Animal Welfare Society.  This is the Animal Welfare Society’s biggest fundraiser, with all proceeds to benefit animals who need medical care while waiting for their forever home.  The festivities begin […]

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Dog Festivals in Maine

There are three dog festivals happening in Maine this weekend!  Two are in Portland, and one is in Freeport, and proceeds from all of them will go to lending a helping paw to animals in need. Ales for Tails: Join the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) for Maine’s only dog-friendly beer festival, Ales for […]

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Woofstock at AWS 2018

It’s guaranteed to be a groovy day for the whole family at the first annual AWS Woofstock featuring the Funky Felines!  Hosted by the Animal Welfare Society, this FREE dog friendly festival takes place on August 18, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at their shelter on 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk, Maine. You’ll […]

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Seacoast Dog Daze 5

It’s that time of year again to make a big splash at Seacoast Dog Daze 5, dock diving competition and family fun festival!  This two day annual event is a family favorite for us, and gets bigger and better each year.  This year it will be taking place on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August […]

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Summer Dog Party 2018

There are two great events happening at Dog Mountain this weekend, making it the perfect summer getaway for you and your pups!  Hosted by the Stephen Huneck Gallery, in St Johnsbury, Vermont, the Summer Dog Party will be taking place on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM, and the Levitt AMP St. […]

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Paw Palooza at Cape Cod

Attention Massachusetts Dogs!  Don’t miss the biggest dog festival of the summer at Paw Palooza!  There will be dock diving, with dogs coming from all over the country to compete, as well as stunt dog performances, and K9 demonstrations.  This two day festival has a lot of dog friendly activities including pupcasso art making, a […]

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Dog Talent Show at Pet Life

Ever since David Letterman retired dogs have been searching for the perfect opportunity to show off their stupid pet tricks.  Well search no more!  This Saturday, July 7, 2018, dogs are invited to compete in the Fun in the Sun talent show at Pet Life (50 Market St. South Portland, ME).  Conga dancing cats, backflipping […]

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