Come listen to great music, enjoy craft beers, and save a life! Music for Mutts will be taking place this Sunday, July 9, 2017 at One Longfellow Square (181 State Street, Portland, ME) to benefit the important mission of The Green Ark to rescue at-risk pets in high kill shelters from being euthanized. “Yappy Hour” […]
Summer is a great time to get out and spend the day with your dog exploring new places and revisiting old ones. The following are just a few of our favorite dog friendly picnic spots in Maine and Massachusetts. Please click on the highlighted name for more details to plan your visit, including directions, weather […]
More dogs go missing on the 4th of July than on any other day of the year. Dogs do not enjoy fireworks, nor do they understand it is a celebration. While most dog owners are vigilant at home protecting their dogs from getting lost, it is easy for even the most dedicated helicopter dog parents […]
The Devil’s Back Trail in Harpswell, Maine is a scenic dog friendly hike on Orr’s Island. Composed of two parcels of land on either side of the road, the Devil’s Back is approximately 36 acres with two loop trails. The East Trail, adjacent to the parking lot, is the newer of the two, and just […]
Grab your leashes and head to Oxford, Maine for the the 5th Annual Fun Dog Day! This tail wagging fundraiser will be taking place on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Oxford Fairgrounds (68 Pottle Road, Oxford, ME). Hosted by Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, Fun Dog Day has […]
Mitchell Field in Harpswell, Maine is scenic spot with a dog friendly beach. To be honest we stumbled on Mitchell Field by accident while looking for a place to picnic after enjoying some of the trails in the area. We were pleasantly surprised by this approximately 120 acre park that offers trails, open fields and […]
This Saturday enjoy a cold beverage, watch an exciting dog dock diving competition, and pamper your pooch, all while raising awareness for local animal shelters and rescues at the the inaugural Hops and Hounds! Presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, this dog friendly event takes place on June 17, 2017 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM […]
Grab your leashes and head to the 23rd Annual Tails to Trails Walk to benefit the Cocheco Valley Humane Society! The event takes place this Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the lawn of the Strafford County Courthouse (259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH). In addition to the fundraiser walk, there will […]
Join us this Sunday, June 4, 2017, for the 25th Anniversary New Hampshire SPCA Paws Walk! The event takes place at Stratham Hill Park (270 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with the official walk stepping off at 12 Noon. Walkers can choose between a 2 or 1.5 mile walk along […]
Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont is the most dog friendly place we’ve ever visited! Home of the Stephen Huneck Gallery, Dog Mountain is 150 acres on a mountain top with trails, ponds, and fields for dogs and their humans to enjoy year round. There are over two miles of trails through wildflower fields, dense […]