Mark your calendars for Mollie’s 8th Annual Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog Fundraiser, which raises money to help purchase essential equipment for one Massachusetts K9 Unit per year. For eight years now Mollie has asked her friends and family to give donations to Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog, in lieu of birthday gifts. Her first year, she raised $500 to purchase lifesaving […]
Are you willing to freeze your tail off for animals? Then register for the 9th annual Doggie Paddle Plunge to benefit the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals! The event will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the New Castle Great Island Commons (301 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH). […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for something to do with your dog, interested in some puppy love, or just want a fun date night that lends a helping paw, here are some fun Valentine events that also help dogs in need. For more information, please click on the highlighted name. […]
In case you haven’t heard, Maine will be represented in the big game on Sunday! No I’m not talking about the Super Bowl, I’m talking about the Puppy Bowl! For the second year in a row, a puppy from Maine has been chosen to play in the Puppy Bowl starting lineup! Best yet, you can […]
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 […]