As the government shutdown continues, please consider donating pet food and other pet supplies to your local food pantry or pet food pantry. In our community, Footprints Food Pantry in Kittery, Maine is offering support to any government employee in Kittery or Eliot affected by the shutdown. To help stock their shelves, the Petco on […]
Therapy dogs provide a valuable service in our communities. Whether it is providing comfort during difficult times, being a friendly face, or a good listener, they are always there to lend a helping paw. However, have you ever wondered what it takes for you and your dog to become a therapy dog team? On Sunday, […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2019 State Parks across the country will be participating in First Day Hikes. So start off the New Year on the right paw by going on an outdoor adventure. Throughout the day, park rangers, naturalists and volunteers will be sharing […]
All dressed up in your ugly Christmas sweater but with no place to go? Well you’re in luck! This weekend there are two great opportunities to show off your favorite festive sweater all while helping animals in need! Please note these events are for humans only. But dogs, isn’t it about time they give you […]
Can’t resist dressing your dog in a festive Holiday sweater? Want to spread Christmas cheer with your four legged friend? Then head on down to the 8th Annual Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade in Kennebunkport, Maine this Sunday, December 9, 2018. Once again the Portland Sea Dogs’ mascot, Slugger, will be leading the parade which forms […]
Santa loves helping animals in need. In the upcoming weeks Santa will be making the rounds in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts to pose for holiday pet photos with dogs and cats, all while helping local animal rescues, shelters and pet related nonprofits! For more information, please click on the highlighted name of the organization […]
While Chuck Billy and Asa anticipate finding extra treats in their bowl this Thanksgiving, not all dogs are so fortunate. With the record breaking cold temperatures and early snowfall, this is shaping up to be an expensive winter making some families have to choose between paying bills and buying pet food. In Maine, pet families […]
This Veterans Day Weekend have a great time while also making a real difference in the lives of disabled veterans at the 6th Annual Walk and Wag for Veterans! Taking place this Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Great Brook Farm State Park (984 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA), the 6th Annual […]
Dogs will be strutting their stuff on the catwalk at the BarkHappy Boston Fall Doggy Fashion Show with Nordstrom to benefit Missing Dogs Massachusetts and PAWS New England. The fashion show will feature adoptable dogs from PAWS New England, dogs reunited with their families thanks to Missing Dogs Massachusetts, and BarkHappy users. In fact, if you head on over […]
Get your dog’s costume ready for all the fun. Check out these great dog friendly Halloween events where your pups can show off their Halloween costumes for a good cause! For more information, please click on the highlighted name. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 Barktoberfest: For the pups there will be a “Hairy Halloween” contest, bobbing […]
