Category Archives: Events

Green Mountain Iron Dog 2017

Mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Green Mountain Iron Dog!  This is always a fun day for dogs and humans competing in this 1.5 mile obstacle/race that simulates what Police K9 Teams come across in their deployments.  Taking place on Saturday, September 9, 2017 along the shores of Lake Champlain at Camp Dudley, in […]

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Clear the Shelters Day 2017

Animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country will come together this Saturday, August 19, 2017 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 here in Maine, have agreed to cut the cost of adoption and be open […]

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Antique Show to Benefit AWS

For centuries pets have played an important role in families.  Here’s your chance to purchase a treasured antique while helping modern shelter pets in need.  Mark your calendars for the 89th Annual Kennebunk Antique Show and Sale on August 12 and August 13, 2017.  Not only will a portion of the admission sales be donated […]

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Seacoast Dog Daze 4

It’s that time of year again to make a big splash at Seacoast Dog Daze 4, dock diving competition!  This annual event is a family favorite for us, and gets bigger and better each year.  In fact, it has changed to a new location at Maine Pet Supply (28 Levesque Drive, Eliot, ME).  On July […]

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NHSPCA’s Yappy Hour

What’s better than enjoying a pint of beer on a summer evening?  Enjoying it with your dog, of course!  Sip a little, yap a little, all for a good cause at the NHSPCA’s Yappy Hour!  On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 bring your dog and enjoy Yappy Hour at Smuttynose Brewery (105 Towle Farm Rd, Hampton, […]

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Music for Mutts 2017

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” […]

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Fun Dog Day 2017

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 […]

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