Meredith Reynells can turn your favorite photo of your dog into a beautiful pet portrait! When I met Meredith, I was immediately struck not only by the colorfulness of her paintings, but that she truly captures the individual personality of the dogs and other animals that she paints. Recently I sat down with her to […]
Parsons Way Shore Walk in Kennebunkport is a scenic path to walk your dog along the rugged Maine coastline. Adjacent to dog friendly Arundel Beach, also known as Colony Beach, Parsons Way winds along Cape Arundel past impressive rock formations and grand summer “cottages.” Along the way you will see Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave, […]
Research by the American Animal Hospital Association has shown that 60% of all animal hospital visits are emergency in nature and that 1 out of 4 more pet’s lives could be saved if just one first aid technique was delivered before veterinary care. Knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR are important for […]
The Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine is a scenic waterfront path to walk your dog. Dogs are allowed on the trail all day on-leash. From Memorial Day through Labor Day before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, dogs are allowed off-leash in the area of the park bounded by Cutter Street to the lower sidewalk to […]
It is a sad statistic that more dogs go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. Dogs do not understand fireworks are a celebration. Please secure your dog in a safe location on the 4th of July. While most dog owners are vigilant at home protecting our dogs from […]
Start off your 4th of July weekend with a splash – literally! Join us July 2-3, at Kittery Dog Daze III at the Kittery Community Center (120 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME), to see some amazing dock diving dogs in action! Hosted by Seacoast Dock Dogs, dock diving is an exciting performance sport that is all […]
Looking for something to do beyond the time dogs are allowed on Maine beaches? Beaches too crowded for a proper walk? We suggest going on a Maine Dog Friendly Hike! The following are just a few of our favorite places off the beaten path to spend the day with our dogs. Click on the highlighted […]
Don’t miss the dog event of the Summer in Maine! The 4th Annual Fun Dog Day will be taking place this Sunday, June 26, 2016, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Oxford Fairgrounds (68 Pottle Road, Oxford, ME). Hosted by Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, this event is for the whole family […]
York Harbor Beach in Maine is a small and sandy dog friendly beach, adjacent to Hartley Mason Park. Between May 20 through September 20, dogs are allowed before 8:00 AM and after 6:00 PM. In the morning before 8:00 AM, dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control. However, in the evening dogs must be leashed. […]
Join us this Saturday for a special opportunity for dogs to help people. Broadview Animal Hospital and Homemakers Health Services of Rochester are teaming up to bring you the first annual Paws for a Purpose Dog Walk in Rochester, NH! Paws for a Purpose is a unique fundraiser for Homemakers Health Services of Rochester. The […]