Is your New Year’s Resolution to get more exercise, learn new things, and give back to your community? Then volunteer at your local animal shelter! The daily operation of animal shelters require a lot of work, and they depend heavily on volunteers to help care for the dogs, cats, and small animals in need of […]
We are very fortunate in southern Maine to have many local land trusts. Here are some unique gifts that also support the conservation efforts for local dog friendly hiking trails: Great Works Regional Land Trust: The Great Works Regional Land Trust offers a variety of books by local authors ranging from the history of the […]
Can’t resist dressing your dog in a festive Holiday sweater? Want to spread Christmas cheer with your four legged friend? Then join us at the Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade in Kennebunkport, ME this Sunday, December 13, at 11:00 AM. The parade starts at the Consolidated School (School Street/Route 9 East), and will wind it’s way […]
Looking for a unique gift while also helping a good cause? Then head over to the Another Chance Animal Rescue’s Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, December 5, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the North Berwick Community Center (266 Lebanon Road). There will be homemade decorations, unique gifts, raffles and more! All to benefit Another […]
In the coming days we will be busy shopping for our Thanksgiving meals and upcoming Holiday parties. While doing so please take a moment to buy pet food to help our furry friends who will be spending the Holidays at an animal shelter. Our local animal shelters depend heavily on donations to feed the animals […]
I’d like to wish my half sister, Bea, a hearty congratulations for graduating the Warrior Canine Connection’s service dog program! She and 13 other dogs have progressed through the program from puppies through adults, and are graduating ready for a lifetime of support to Military Veterans. Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) is a therapeutic service dog […]
The love of a companion animal can make a tremendous difference in the life of a veteran, especially one who is suffering from PTSD. Chris’ Pets for Vets was created through Annie’s Angels Memorial Fund to honor the memory of Christopher Journeau, who served with the US Army, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry, and 2nd Stryker […]
Are you and your dog all dressed up and looking for a place to show off your Halloween costumes? Or would you like to see some really creative costumes? Well then on October 31 at 7:00 PM head on down to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for the 21st annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade! The Portsmouth Halloween Parade is […]
Congratulations to K9 Max of the Portsmouth, NH Police Department on receiving a bullet and stab protection vest! Thanks to the Hampton Veterinary Hospital fundraiser in June, Pet Portrait for Protection Day, $950 was raised and donated to the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., to benefit K9 Max. Thank you to everyone who […]
On Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 7:30 to 11:00 AM the Kittery Lions Club (117 State Road, Kittery, ME) will be hosting the Canine Companions Benefit Breakfast. The menu includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, toast, milk, orange juice, tea and coffee. Adults $7.00 and children $3.00, with all proceeds to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. […]
