Mark your calendars for the dog event of the summer at L.L. Bean, in Freeport, Maine! Taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at L.L. Bean’s Discovery Park (right next to the iconic big boot), Paws for a Cause is the Coastal Humane Society’s 5K, Walk, and Festival for shelter pets. The fun begins at […]
The Smith Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine offers an extensive network of dog friendly hiking trails. Consisting of over 1,000 acres, the Edwin L. Smith Preserve has over 10 miles of hiking trails of various difficulty, making this the perfect place for both a quick and easy walk, to a more rigorous half day hike. Maintained […]
Celebrate the dog days of summer by making a splash at Puppy POOLooza, this Saturday, August 13, 2016! This pool party to benefit Lucky Pup Rescue will be taking place at the Berwick Bark Park (410 Portland Street, Berwick, ME), home base for Seacoast Dock Dogs. Puppy POOLooza will be from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, […]
Nothing beats playing a game of fetch with your best friend on the beach, or watching your dog enjoy the freedom of crashing through the waves. The following are our favorite off-leash beaches in New Hampshire and southern Maine. For more details to plan your visit, including directions and parking information, click on the highlighted […]
What’s better than a Maine lobster dinner? A Maine lobster dinner that supports Warrior Canine Connection, of course! This Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM, is the 3rd annual Lobster Dinner to support Warrior Canine Connection. The event takes place at the Kennebunkport American Legion Hall (102 Main Street, Kennebunkport, ME), […]
Consisting of over 10,000 acres and 40 miles of trails, Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine offers endless opportunities for dog friendly hiking. On the day we visited our dogs hiked the popular Ring Trail through dense forest and The Big A trail for summit views. The Ring Trail begins near the base of the mountain, […]
Mark your calendar, it’s time for a road trip to Vermont for the Summer Dog Party at Dog Mountain! Located in St Johnsbury, VT, and hosted by the Stephen Huneck Gallery, the Summer Dog Party will be taking place on Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM. The event kicks off with a […]
The Eliot Boat Basin in Eliot, Maine is a surprisingly interesting place for dog friendly hiking. On the surface it appears to be your average boat launch with amenities including large pavilion for events, covered picnic tables, playground and restrooms. But follow the trailhead behind the playground, and you’ll find an approximately one mile trail that […]
Animal shelters across the country will come together this Saturday, July 23, 2016 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 in New England, have agreed to cut the cost of adoption and be open for extended hours […]
The Scarborough section of the Eastern Trail is a scenic place to walk your dog. Stretching from Scarborough through Old Orchard Beach to Saco, Maine, this off-road section of the Eastern Trail offers 8 miles of easy walking. Although our dogs would love to hike the entire 16 miles round trip, today we limited them […]