Mark your calendars for Maine’s only dog friendly beer festival, Ales for Tails! Hosted by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, the fun takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Thompson’s Point (1 Thompson Point Road, Portland, ME), and features locally-brewed beers, food truck delicacies, music, and activities […]
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue cordially invites you to attend an open house at Riverview, their state of the art rescue, adoption and education center, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) is considered a leader and role model in the field of breed-specific rescue. Riverview (110 Chapin Road, Hudson, MA) is their 21-acre property […]
With over 5 miles of trails, Hedgehog Mountain in Freeport, Maine is a popular dog friendly hike. But don’t let the name fool you! Hedgehog Mountain is more of a hill, reaching less than 300 feet above sea level. It is, however, the highest point in Freeport, and thanks to the local Boy Scouts, efforts […]
Grab your leashes and head to Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine this Sunday, September 10, for the 23rd 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 expensive medical care while waiting for their forever home. The festivities […]
The Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail is an easy dog friendly walk that runs from the Lebanon town line to Springvale, and passes through Sanford, Maine. Following the former corridor of the old Portland to Worcester rail line, this 6 miles one way trail is a straight, flat walk through forest and neighborhoods, with scenic views of Deering […]
Mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Green Mountain Iron Dog! This is always a fun day for dogs and humans competing in this 1.5 mile obstacle/race that simulates what Police K9 Teams come across in their deployments. Taking place on Saturday, September 9, 2017 along the shores of Lake Champlain at Camp Dudley, in […]
Take a bite out of pet cancer at a fun-filled day of live music dedicated to raising money to support the efforts of the Animal Cancer Foundation! The 7th Annual Pet Rock in the Park will be taking place this Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Deering Oaks Park (161 […]
If you’re looking for a scenic hike along Maine’s rugged coast, there are better options than the Cliff Trail in Harpswell, Maine. If you’re looking for a dog friendly hike through dense forest culminating with a view from a 150 foot high cliff, then the Cliff Trail is worth a visit. There are two trail […]
Animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country will come together this Saturday, August 19, 2017 for Clear the Shelters Day, a nationwide pet adoption initiative that aims to connect animals in need with loving new families. Animal shelters, including many here in Maine, have agreed to cut the cost of adoption and be open […]
With an extensive network of trails totaling over 10 miles, Ravenswood Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts, offers a variety of of dog friendly hiking options. Trails range from wide carriage paths that are perfect for a leisurely stroll, to more moderate hikes along the boulder strewn and wetlands trails. On the day we visited, we hiked […]