PORTLAND’S
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195 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 | 207.773.5450 217 Newbury Street,The Boston, MA Guide 02116 To| Enjoying 857.753.4176 thefishandbone.com petMAINE 2014: Ultimate Maine | With Your Pets
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We opened as Fetch in 2000 with a mission to bring natural nutrition, unique well-designed gear, product knowledge and personal service to Portland’s pets (and their humans). Since then we’ve moved to the Old Port, fought a trademark battle, opened a Boston store (and e-store) and came up with a new (trademarked) name. But we’re still the same seriously playful pet supply store with the same original ownership. Visit us on Portland’s waterfront, on Newbury Street in Boston, or online.
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PET PARK ETIQUETTE
Miss Manners would be pleased—most of Maine’s dog parks are peaceful places. So too are its dog-friendly beaches. This is mostly due to the fact that park and beach pet etiquette is well-known, well publicized, usually well posted and encouraged by all throughout the state. If you are visiting the Pine Tree State, however, are a first-time pet park/beach stroller, or simply missed the memo about how to navigate through public pet spaces with your animal, the following tips might prove useful. The two most important things to remember are that these places are shared properties—and the goal when visiting is to have fun! Both require that you pay attention to your companion at all times, and that you get along with other pets and their owners. • According to Maine statute, anyone who uses a dog park does so at their own risk. (This is true for any recreational area in Maine open to the public.) • Also according to Maine law, any damage or injury caused by a pet is the responsibility of the owner. 4
• Disposing of your dog’s waste swiftly is a must! (Some parks have disposable bags available, others do not. Always bring your own, just in case.) • Dogs must be supervised at all times, even when they are off-leash. • If your dog becomes aggressive or hyper-active or in some other way disruptive, it’s your responsibility to remove him or her from the park. • Dogs must be leashed while entering or exiting the park. • Most parks require that dogs carry proper identification, license and rabies tags. • Female dogs in heat are typically prohibited from parks. Although tough to prohibit, “mounting” by dogs should be broken up immediately when it occurs. • Dogs should be discouraged from digging holes and burying objects. • Some parks have sources of water for pets. Bring a bottle for your dog to be on the safe side. Better yet, bring water to share.
These same guidelines apply to Maine’s pet-friendly beaches. What’s most important at these sites is to observe regulations regarding when during the day and during the year dogs are allowed off-leash. For example, Pine Point Beach in Scarborough made headlines in 2013 when a dog offleash killed the chick of an endangered avian species (a piping plover). This resulted in a backlash against allowing dogs to run free at the town’s beach.
STATE PARK RULES: Please observe the following rules when on state-controlled land such as the state parks. Pets must be on a leash not exceeding four feet in length and must not be left unattended. No pets are allowed on beaches.
Pet owners must immediately clean up fecal deposits left by their pets. No pets are allowed in Sebago Lake State Park Campground or Baxter State Park. For more information, go online to www.maine.gov/ doc/parks/programs.
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INDEX 4 Pet Park Etiquette 6 Emergency Vet Care 8 Maine Pet Products & Stores 10 Hotel Pet Getaways 12 Pet-friendly Lodging 18 Dog Doings Calendar 19 Dog Events 20 Maine Coon Cat 21 Exotic Animals 22 Pet-friendly Restaurants 24 Seashore Trolley Museum 25 Canine Kenneling 26 Therapeutic Riding 27 Get Fit With Your Canine 28 Pet-friendly Communities 31 Pet Border Crossing 32 Dog Parks, Beaches & Trails Listings 44 Golfing with Your Dog
Compassionate Care Supported by Expertise and Technology Digital X-Ray System • Ultrasonography Video Endoscopy • Video Otoscopy Feline Radioiodine Therapy • Laser Surgery Veterinary Acupuncture • Ultrasonic Dentistry 24 Hour Client Emergency Care Complete Boarding Facilities
Stacey Contakos, MS DVM James Laurita, DVM 6 Commercial Street (U.S. Route 1) Rockport, ME 04856 On the Camden-Rockport Line
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Drs. Bjorn Lee, Kate Pierce, Lindsay Church and our staff will treat your pet like one of their own. • Full medical and surgical services including digital X-rays and ultrasound • Dental disease prevention and treatment • In-House laboratory and pharmacy • Prescription food, flea & tick prevention, skin care products and much more
599 Commercial Street (Rt. 1), Rockport
www.penbayvets.com 207.594.8300
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EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE If your pet is showing any of these signs of physical trouble, get to or call one of the following emergency veterinarian care centers for help. Abdominal pain, bloating, or enlargement Repeated vomiting or gagging Persistent diarrhea Pale mucous membranes or gum color Rapid or difficult breathing Straining to urinate or bloody urine Seizures, convulsions, or trembling Loss of consciousness Dizziness, imbalance or circling Sudden paralysis or severe lameness Bleeding or open wounds Tissue swelling or bruising Vocalizing as if in pain or distress Weakness, disorientation or collapse Poison exposure or ingestion Persistent cough
No pet owner ever wants to experience an animal medical emergency, especially while on vacation and away from the family vet. If that should happen however, there are scores of oncall veterinarians throughout Maine available to come to the rescue. It’s important first to know what constitutes an actual emergency since it’s not always obvious when a pet needs immediate medical attention. Here’s a list of the more serious signs of trouble: Maine Veterinary Referral Center
Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine
Animal Emergency Clinic
Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic
1500 Technology Way Scarborough, ME 04074 207-885-1290
739 Warren Ave. Portland, ME 04103 207-878-3121
37 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston, ME 04240 207-777-1110
15 Dirigo Drive Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-6267
We treat all pet emergencies 24 /7 Maine Veterinary Referral Center in Scarborough, Maine
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When your pet needs specialized care...
Offering a full spectrum of veterinary specialty, emergency and surgical services by an expert and caring team.
Portland Veterinary Specialists (207) 780-0271 www.portlandvetspecialists.com Internal Medicine, Ultrasonography, Endoscopy, Oncology, Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Hyperthyroid Cats
Animal Surgical Care
(207) 650-0432 www.animalsurgicalcare.com Orthopedic & Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurologic Surgery, Arthroscopy, Total Hip Replacement, TPLO & TTA Knee Surgery
Animal Emergency Clinic (207) 878-3121 www.animalemergencyclinicportland.com All Emergencies, 24/7/365. CT scanner on site.
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MAINE-MADE PET PRODUCTS & PET STORES No visitor to Maine leaves without souvenirs to take home to the family and friends left behind. If some of your memento recipients are of the four-legged variety, there are plenty of Mainemade and Maine-themed gifts and treats guaranteed to delight any pet. You can find many of these items at shops throughout the state; Mainemade. com lists dozens of outlets for everything from cat feeding boxes to doggie boots to organic biscuits to memory-foam bedding. One store that specializes in Maine-made pet products is the two-year-old Two Salty Dogs emporium in Boothbay Harbor. Owner Don Kingsbury says locally made products are a specialty. “We buy locally,” he says, “and if we can’t buy locally we buy Maine, and if we can’t buy Maine we buy New England, and if we can’t buy New England we buy U.S.” Asked to name a few of his more popular sellers, Kingsbury quickly rattles off a long list of products, their producers and where they are made. A few of the items he stocks:
Whether hiking in the Maine woods or sailing the Maine coast, we’ve got you covered.
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• Peanut butter, grain-free treats from Zelda’s Biscuit Bakery, Wiscasset. • Seaweed pet products from VitaminSea, Buxton. • Decorated dog collars and leads from the Belted Cow Company, Yarmouth. • Pet pillows, leashes and leash bags from the Classic Hound, South Portland. • Lobster treats (yes, lobster!) from Friendship Lobster Treats, Friendship. • “Woofie pies” made with carob, not cocoa, from Mamie’s of Maine, Alfred. • All-natural grooming products from Mutt Nose Best, Bangor. If you’re in the market for a more high-end product, you’ll have to shop online at Dofähn, a new North Yarmouth business managed by CEO and founder Ray Paré. Billed as a provider of “designer dog accessories,” Dofähn’s mission is to make one’s home “look gorgeous because you have pets, not in spite of them,” says Paré. Everything the Sanford native sells is 100 percent Maine designed and Maine-made, from the doggie collars to the bandanas to the blankets and bowls (some for humans, too). Beds and pillows are put together by a community of Maine stitchers who work from home, using kits compiled by Grandpa’s Garden in Topsham. All the pottery items come from artist Lacey Goodrich of Laceypots in Portland. Featured recently in Cesar’s Way magazine, Dofähn now receives orders for its designer products from “all over the world … Australia, Mexico, Belgium, Germany,” Paré says. Most U.S. shipments—shipping and even returns are free— go to California, Texas and Maine, he adds. The dog lover (“I have a passion for dogs that goes back to childhood,” Paré says) is particularly excited about a new feature on the company’s website that allows customers to design their own dog beds, and have the customized, finished product shipped within days. When doing so, according to Cesar’s Way, “the secret is to coordinate the colors and patterns for your dog’s bed “into your overall color scheme.”
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HOTEL PET GETAWAYS
What started as a tongue-in-cheek Valentine’s Day offering for lonely singles and their dogs has turned into a year-round—and very popular— guest package at Inn by the Sea, a luxury beachside resort located in Cape Elizabeth. Dubbed the “INNcredible Pet Package,” the canine getaway is geared toward “people who enjoy spoiling their pets,” says Inn by the Sea’s public relations manager Rauni Kew. “The thing our guests really like is the gourmet pet menu,” she says, “because people can order from their menu and then from the pet menu, and they can enjoy a meal together by the fireplace.” Canine entrees include Meat “Roaff,” Doggy Gumbo, The Bird Dog (a chicken dish) and a soy ice cream for dessert. The rest of the Inn’s pooch package includes a personalized L.L. Bean dog bed, a 30-minute in-room doggie massage, and nightly turndown service topped with a seasonal dog treat. Dogs are allowed almost everywhere on the 61-room Inn by the Sea’s property, except the main dining room and spa. There is also no size limit on dog companions nor the number of dogs allowed per guest. “Seventeen of our rooms are dog rooms,” Kew says, “although there is no difference between them and non-dog rooms.” The separation is in deference to guests who might have allergies, she says, adding, “We also have two dog-free floors, if a guest is really allergic.” 10
Farther south in Maine, The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport also offers a dog-friendly getaway called the Dog Lover’s Weekend. Amenities and activities include a full breakfast buffet for owners and pets; a welcome gift; a Friday hors d’oeuvres party; dog training and agility demonstrations; a canine costume party; a doggie dip in the pool; and a group photo. The Colony’s website boasts that the resort “provides everything you will need to keep your four-legged traveling companion comfortable: pet blankets, water stations, several biodegradable bag dispensers” and help finding a “pet sitter” if needed. The Colony is also surrounded by “acres of walking/playing areas” for dogs and their owners. Both resorts offer the opportunity to walk your mutt seaside, although there are some seasonal restrictions along Cape Elizabeth’s public Crescent Beach. (The Colony’s beach is private.) In addition, Inn by the Sea is conveniently located within an easy walk of the Great Pond Trail, a pleasant 1.5 mile pathway that features an elevated boardwalk over Alewife Brook. While both doggie getaway packages are reasonably priced (averaging $300) their real worth is non-monetary. “These dogs really break the ice,” says Kew. “They are real conversation starters.”
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Welcome 4-legged friends! 71 Gurnet Road Brunswick, Maine
207-725-5251 1-800-349-7181
375 Main Street Waterville, Maine
207-873-0111 1-800-785-0111
281 Civic Center Drive Augusta, Maine
207-623-1000 1-800-808-1188
110 Community Drive Augusta, Maine
207-622-4751 1-800-694-6404
537 US RT 1 Freeport, Maine
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PET-FRIENDLY LODGING STATEWIDE:
Glen Cove Inn & Suites
Statewide, see ad on page: 3
Glenmoor
Lafayette Properties
SOUTHERN MAINE:
Alouette Beach Resort Old Orchard Beach, see ad on page: 14
Hounds Tooth Inn Kennebunk, see ad page: 13
York Harbor Inn York Harbor, see ad page: 13
GREATER PORTLAND:
Best Western Freeport Inn Freeport, see ad on page: 14
EconoLodge Freeport, see ad on page: 11
Falmouth Inn Falmouth, see ad page: 13
Rockport, see ad on page: 14 Lincolnville, see ad on page: 16
Grand Harbor Inn Camden, see ad on page: 15
Lord Camden Inn Camden, see ad on page: 15
Old Granite Inn Rockport, see ad on page: 15
BANGOR/ACADIA/DOWNEAST: Acadia Sunrise Motel
Trenton, see ad on page: 17
Colony, The Hulls Cove, see ad on page: 16
Llangolan Inn & Cottages Bar Harbor, see ad on page: 17
Oakland House Cottages
MIDCOAST:
Brooksville, see ad on page: 16
Lincolnville Beach, see ad on page: 16
KENNEBEC/MOOSE RIVER VALLEY:
Bay Leaf Cottages Best Western Plus Brunswick, see ad on page: 11
Boothbay Cottages Boothbay Harbor, see ad on page: 14
Country Inn at Camden/Rockport Rockport, see ad on page: 15
Flagship Inn Boothbay, see ad on page: 14
Best Western Plus Augusta, see ad on page: 11
Best Western Plus Waterville, see ad on page: 11
Comfort Inn Augusta, see ad on page: 11
WESTERN MAINE:
Bald Mountain Camps & Resort Oquossoc, see ad below
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Ideally located on the shore of Mooselookmeguntic lake, our resort is a amazing place to bring your pet, and relax. Enjoy everything from swimming, boating, hiking, long peaceful walks, or just relaxing on the dock or by the fire with your pets!
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FALMOUTH INN
Open YeaR ROUnd 209 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, Maine
(207) 781-2120 • 1-800-499-2120 www.FalmouthInn.net Conveniently located between Portland and Freeport Close to shopping, beaches, golf, boating and tennis Phones • Wifi Available • Cable TV • A/C Laundry on premises Free local phone calls Pet-friendly rooms available Most major credit cards accepted
PET FRIENDLY! OCEAN VIEWS LODGING & DINING BEACH, CLIFF WALKS WWW.YORKHARBORINN.COM
800.343.3869 ♦ COASTAL RTE 1A, YORK HARBOR, ME 03911 Visit us at gotravelmaine.com or downeastdognews.com
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Boothbay Cottages Spring & Fall Specials
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PET-FRIENDLY Old Orchard Beach efficencies, cottages and apartments.
Up to 40% off summer rates
Open April 1 to October 31 • Pet Friendly • Ocean & lake views • Walk to town • WiFi • Trails, swimming & kayaking • Fully-equipped 1-3 bedrooms
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BEST WESTERN Freeport Inn The most beautiful property in Freeport! Pet Friendly
3 miles from LL Bean & outlets 2 Restaurants on property
31 U.S. Route One, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3106• 1-800-998-2583 www.freeportinn.com
GLEN COVE Inn & Suites www.GlenCoveInn.com
800-453-6268 Spacious Pet Grounds Friendly
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RELAX IN SIMPLE ELEGANCE AND LUXURIOUS COMFORT. well behaved pets welcomed
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Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro Lincolnville Beach, ME Call: 207-505-0458 www.bayleafcottages.com Dog-friendly Cottages & Motel
Tennis • Firepit • Pools Fitness • Sunrises Pet Friendly www.glenmoorbythesea.com
855-706-7905
Distinctive, Authentic! Since 1889
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435 435 Herrick Herrick Rd., Rd., Brooksville Brooksville Birches Cottage! Perfect for a dog and its humans!
207-359-8521
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Family owned and operated, offering the best of Downeast hospitality at a great price.
The Acadia Sunrise Motel offers our guests & their pets beautiful views of Acadia National Park. Conveniently located close to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Ellsworth and Downeast Maine.
952 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME • 207-667-8452 • acadiasunrisemotel.com
Housekeeping cottages with kitchenettes. Inn has five guest rooms with continental breakfast. Short walk to the ocean. Away from the crowds, but near enough to enjoy the activities. Only seven miles to town and Acadia Park. Pet Friendly. 865 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
207-288-3016
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DOG DOINGS CALENDAR SEASHORE TROLLEY DOG DAY Kennebunk June 7, 2014
Join us for a day of dog related activities including a blessing of the dogs, dog wash and fashion show. Dogs are also welcome to ride the rails with their owners. FMI: visit www,trolleymuseum.org.
DOCK DOGS
Scarborough June 20-22, 2014
Pet Life will again host the high flying action of DockDogs® the independent governing and sanctioning body for dock jumping and dock diving canine performance sports. The exciting and crowd drawing action will be taking place at Pet Life in Scarborough (at the corner of Payne Rd and Haigis Pkwy). FMI: Visit www.petlifestores.com or dockdogs. com.
BARK IN THE PARK Portland July 13, 2014
Bring your dog to a SeaDogs game – start the game with a parade around the ball field led by Slugger, then enjoy the game in the bleacher section. Or hang out in the shade with a wading pool, treats, and puppy games. Parade is at 5:00 pm, and the game starts at 6:00. Tickets are $10 for dogs and people, and are available at the Planet Dog Company Store at 211 Marginal Way in Portland, at www. planetdog.com, or by calling 1-800347-1516.
BOATYARD DOG TRIALS Rockland August 10, 2014
Annual event during Maine magazine’s Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, August 8-10 at the Harbor and Buoy Parks (Park Drive). Pre-selected dogs compete in just-for-fun events that include obstacle courses, boat boarding trials and more! Interested canines must apply by June 15, 2014. Visit www.maineboats.com/boatshow. for more information byd@ maineboats.com.
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Bring your best friend to this late summer celebration featuring fun activities, canine contests and more. You’ll also get the chance to attend presentations by expert dog handlers and participate in a dog walk for a good cause. FMI: www.llbean.com.
PET SHOW & FAIR Bar Harbor August 23, 2014
Held at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. Pet parade, pet show, animal-related activities, blessing of the animals, pet-related booths, amazing bake sale, food and entertainment. This late-summer event is designed for animal and family fun. You can bring your well-behaved, leashed pet with you. FMI: See Facebook page for SPCA-of-Hancock-County.
WINDJAMMER FESTIVAL SEA DOG SHOW Camden August 31, 2014
Well-behaved dogs are welcome to this event, a popular addition to the Windjammer Festival organized by the Pen Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. Registration ($5 per dog) at 10 a.m. at Camden Harbor Park. Prizes for tallest, smallest and heaviest dog, longest fur/ hair, prettiest eyes, longest tail, obstacle challenge. To register, go to www.camdenwindjammerfestival.org.
WEINERFEST
Belfast September 7, 2014
Celebrating those dogs that universally inspire a smile —dachshunds. $2 admission fee (children under 10 and dogs are admitted for free) FMI: Visit www.friendsofbelfastparks.org
STRUT YOUR MUTT
Kennebunk September 7, 2014
20th Anniversary of benefit event that consists of a two-mile scenic seaside stroll with your favorite canine along Mother’s Beach (Beach Avenue). Contests, prizes, raffle e items and more. Proceeds go to the Animal Welfare Society’s Sadie Fund, which helps pay for medical treatment for homeless animals. For more information visit www. animalwel-
faresociety.org or call 207-985-3244.]
WHISKER WALK & FAMILY FUN DAY
Rockland September 13, 2014
Knox County Humane Society’s Event in Harbor Park FMI: Visit www.humanesocietyofknoxcounty.org.
BARKS IN THE PARK
Gardiner September 13, 2014
Four-legged friends and their owners celebrate with special demonstrations and events. FMI: Visit www.gardinermainstreet.org or call 207.582.3100.
WOOFMINSTER AMATEUR DOG SHOW & COVER CHALLENGE Scarborough October 18, 2014
This fund-raiser for the Planet Dog Foundation is also a fun-raiser, as dogs compete for top honors in events that include a Limbo Party, a Doggie Derby, Musical Chairs and the Cover Challenge, with categories for top kissers, best beggars, etc. To be held at Camp Ketcha, 336 Black Point Road. Visit www.planetdogfoundation.org or call 207-761-1515 for more information or to register.
BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETYʼS PAWS ON PARADE Bangor October 4, 2014
This year’s event will be held at the redeveloped Bangor waterfront (Railroad and Front Streets). A great opportunity to meet other dog lovers, show off your canine friends and support the homeless animals of the Bangor Humane Society. Dogs must be registered prior to the Parade. For information or to register, go to www.bangorhumane.org or call 207-942-8902, Ext. 110.
DOGTOBER
Ogunquit October 11-12, 2014
Events for dogs and their owners that include a beach walk, agility demonstrations, a fashion show and more! www.ogunquitdogpark.com.
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DOG EVENTS
All work and no play can make Fido a dull dog, so consider bringing your canine companion to Vacationland for a bit of fun. Throughout the year, Maine hosts dozens of delightful doggie doings. Events include beachfront strolls, canine costume parades, kissing contests, sled races, even water tennis tournaments. If your mutt isn’t Westminster material, don’t worry—just pack his or her leash and check out one of these happenings! Maine Lakes Mushers’ Bowl, South Bridgton, January. Winter carnival with dog sled rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating, snow shoeing, ice fishing, dances, public meals. Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races, Fort Kent, first week in March. Serious sled dog racing, often called the “Iditarod of the East.” Moosehead Lake Wilderness Sled Dog Race, Greenville, February. Family event free to the public, where spectators to learn about the sport of dog sledding. Valentine’s Day Kissing Contest, Portland, February. Owners let dogs lick their faces, longest smooch wins, sponsored by Planet Dog Foundation. Bark in the Park, Portland, early summer date TBA. Sea Dogs baseball team opens a special section for owners who want to bring dogs “out to the ball game.” Household Pet Show, Fort Fairfield, July. Fund-raiser for Presque Isle Humane Society, in conjunction with Maine Potato Blossom Festival.
World Championship Boatyard Dog Trials, Rockland, August. Waterfront hijinks during the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Paws for a Cause, Freeport, August. Fund-raiser for Coastal Humane Society, hosted during L.L. Bean’s “Dog Days of August” festival. Woofminster Amateur Dog Show and Cover Dog Contest, Scarborough, early fall date TBA. Fund-raiser to aid in placement of service dogs; contests include 50-paw dash, musical dog beds. Weinerfest, Belfast, early September. Waterfront celebration of all things dachshund, often dubbed “quirkiest event of the season.” Strut Your Mutt (Kennebunk) and Strut Your Mutt (Ellsworth), September. Walkers stroll beaches and through Woodlawn Park, respectively, to raise funds for animals in need. Whisker Walk & 5K, Rockland, September. Walk and 5K race to raise money to support Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County animal shelter. Newfie Fun Days, Eliot, September. Weekend fund-raiser honoring the Newfoundland dog; events include water rescue demos, animal communication readings, brown bag raffle. Sit With Santa, Portland, early December. Families, kids and dogs are invited to have pictures taken with Santa Claus, proceeds benefit Planet Dog Foundation.
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MAINE COON CAT
The Pine Tree State is one of only three states in the U.S. with a cat as one of its official state animals. Yet ask any Mainer and they’ll tell you that neither Massachusetts’ tabby nor Maryland’s calico felines can hold a candle to the Maine Coon cat. Beloved for its appearance, size and temperament, the Maine Coon is popular not just in its native locale, but across the country. Google the name and you’ll find links for sites with addresses everywhere from Texas to California to Tennessee. “People ask for Maine Coon cats and kittens all the time,” according to Laura Edgar, a volunteer for HART, an all-volunteer animal rescue organization based in Cumberland. “They’re awfully pretty,” she says. “They go out very fast.” Kerry Ellen, a Maine Coon breeder with Sebago Mist Coons, agrees. “They have a wonderful temperament,” she says. “And they can be the same size as a small dog.” Buyers, she notes, like the size aspect; males can weigh in at 20 pounds or more while females typically top out at 10-12 pounds. Aside from size and temperament, the typical “look” of a Maine Coon includes fluffy tufts in the toes and ears; long body fur, especially on the hind quarters or “britches”; a neck “ruff” of fur that some say resembles an Elizabethan collar; a nose that looks more like a muzzle; eyes that are green, gold or copper; and a lustrous tail that is both “plumy” and “shaggy”. This last anatom20
ical description comes from That Yankee Cat: The Maine Coon, a popular 1981 book by Marilis Hornidge. “The Maine Coon’s tail is his pride and joy,” she writes. “The tail is a banner and is carried as such.” As for color, the Maine Coon comes in a wide variety of hues including tabby, orange, orange and white, tortoise, red-silver, black and white. “The colors they don’t come in are lavender, chocolate and seal,” says Kerry. As for the legends that surround the Maine Coon, there are many, beginning with myths about the name. Hornidge, among others, scoffs at the notion that they came by their moniker as the result of a cross species liaison between a cat and a raccoon. (“A physical impossibility,” she notes.) Other stories suggest that the Maine Coon is a hybrid born of a bobcat breeding with a domestic cat. The theory that carries the most credence is that the name was taken from a sea captain named Coon brought long-haired cats to North American in the 1700s. Although the Maine Coon would probably take umbrage at the thought, some fans of the popular feline refer to them as “the dogs of the cat world,” given their propensity for friendliness toward humans. “Maine Coons seek out and enjoy the company of people,” according to the website of Maine Coon Adoptions. “They are big, gentle, good-natured goofs.”
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EXOTIC ANIMALS
Alligators? Kangaroos? Camels? In Maine? Yes, there really is a place deep in the heart of the state where visitors can check out these and other exotic animals, along with their more common companions—goats, sheep, deer, geese, wolves … lions, tigers and bears. Called the DEW Animal Kingdom & Sanctuary, this 42-acre spread is roughly 20 miles northwest of Augusta, to the east of Parker Pond, and it’s a veritable Noah’s Ark. (DEW stands for “domestic, exotic and wild.”) Bob Miner and his wife Julie manage the operation, with help from their daughter. Their DEW home shelters more than 250 critters, representing a wide variety of species “collected” over the years. According to Miner, he started learning about and taking in animals while recovering from three strokes and spending 18 months in a wheelchair. “The animals brought me out of it,” he says. Writing on the DEW website, he adds, “The main purpose of DEW is to educate people about animals. Through education we hope to inspire young and old alike to take an active role in the conservation of wildlife.” True to that mission, DEW is a non-profit, engages volunteers, and even runs a summer intern program for those who want to learn more about taking care of animals. Miner is passionate about protecting his charges from abuse; many have been rescued or donated by overwhelmed or absent owners. “I once took in a camel,” he says, “that could only sway back and forth, back and forth. He had been
tied by the neck so long that this became his habit.” He strongly cautions people against owning animals they don’t know how to care for. “People need to be educated before taking on an animal,” he says. “A lot of people don’t know what they’re getting into. They don’t know how to treat them or how to deal with them.” He strongly advises visitors not to travel here with their exotic pets. “Any time you bring an [exotic] animal into the state you need an importation permit from IF&W (Inland Fisheries & Wildlife).” Miner should know about these things; he says he has to hold 10 licenses to run the DEW sanctuary. “There are books upon books, regulations and laws covering every kind of animal,” he explains. According to experts, the strong Maine laws are intended to protect animals, not to prevent them. Visitors and residents can own unusual pets, such as hedgehogs and rare tortoises, but they must be sure to register and license each animal. Most critters of this type require what’s called an importation permit in order to bring them into the state. (For more information, especially if you are a visitor to the state and would like your exotic pet to vacation here with you, please contact the state’s Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife at 207-287-8000.) Perhaps in the end, the best idea is just to visit these animals, and leave their care and feeding up to the DEW Sanctuary or one of Maine’s other animal parks: York’s Wild Kingdom (York), Maine Wildlife Park (Gray) and Kisma Preserve (Trenton).
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PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS SOUTHERN MAINE: Bob’s Clam Hut 315 US Route 1, Kittery Point Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier 16 Chauncey Creek Rd, Kittery Wildcat Pizza 449 RR 1, York Rollover Cafe 358 Mile Rd., Wells Cape Pier Chowder House 84 Pier Rd, Cape Porpoise Charlie Bennett 200 Sea Rd, Kennebunk Bartley’s Restaurant Dockside by the Bridge, Kennebunkport Costello’s 278 Mills Rd., Kennebunkport Huots Seafood Restaurant 29 Eern Ave, Saco
GREATER PORTLAND: Bad Dog Deli 680 US Route 1, Scarborough Lobster Shack 225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth Beals Old Fashioned Ice Cream 12 Moulton Street, Portland El Rayo Taqueria 101 York St, Portland Gilbert’s Chowder House 92 Commercial Street, Portland Gritty McDuff’s 396 Fore St, Portland Mims Brasserie 205 Commercial St, Portland Novare Res Bier Cafe 4 Canal Plaza, Suite 1, Portland 22
Portland Lobster Company 180 Commercial St, Portland Sebago Brewpub 164 Middle Street, Portland Standard Baking Co. 75 Commercial St, Portland The Farmer’s Table 205 Commercial Street, Portland The Flatbread Company 72 Commercial Street, Portland O’Naturals 240 US Route 1 Falmouth Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Main St., South Freeport Johnny Rockets 1 Freeport Village, Freeport Linda Bean’s 88 Main St., Freeport
MIDCOAST: Fat Boys Drive In 111 Bath Rd, Brunswick Red’s Eats 41 Main St, Wiscasset Davis Island Grill 318 Eddy Rd, Edgecomb Boothbay Lobster Wharf 97 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Mama D’s Mercantile 50 Union St, Boothbay Harbor Coveside Marina & Restaurant 105 Coveside Rd, South Bristol Shaw’s Fish & Lobster Wharf Route 32, New Harbor The Lobster Dock 49 Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor Paolina’s Way 10 Bayview Landing, Camden
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PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro 2372 US Rt. 1, Lincolnville Beach
BANGOR/ACADIA/ DOWNEAST: China Joy Restaurant 195 Main St, Bar Harbor Cafe Milagro 37 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor Cafe This Way 14 1/2 Mt Desert Street, Bar Harbor Chowdah’s 297 Main Street, Bar Harbor Cottage Street Bakery & Deli 59 Cottage St, Bar Harbor Fish House Gril 1 West Street Bar Harbor George’s Restaurant 7 Stephens Ln, Bar Harbor Jack Russell’s Steakhouse & Brewery 102 Eden St, Bar Harbor Jordon Pond House Restaurant Park Loop Rd., Bar Harbor
Stewman’s Lobster Pound at the Bar Harbor Regency 123 Eden Street, Bar Harbor The Dog and Pony Tavern 4 Roderick Place, Bar Harbor Quiet Side Café & Ice Cream Shop 360 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME
WESTERN MAINE: Bald Mountain Camps Resort 125 Bald Mountain Rd, Oquossoc River Restaurant Rt. 26, West Paris The Gingerbread House 55 Carry Road, Oquossoc
Mainly Meat Barbeque 369 Hghwy 3, Bar Harbor Mama DiMatteo’s 34 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor McKays Public House 231 Main Street, Bar Harbor Parkside Restaurant 185 Main Street, Bar Harbor Pier Restaurant 55 W St, Bar Harbor Rupununi 119 Main St, Bar Harbor Siam Orchid 30 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor Visit us at gotravelmaine.com or downeastdognews.com
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SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM Ride the Rails with Your Best Friend… Kennebunkport, Maine’s Seashore Trolley Museum is dog-friendly, and you can ride the rails and enjoy the whole Museum experience with your dog. The folks at Seashore Trolley Museum understand that your dog is a member of your family! At Seashore Trolley Museum you can take an antique trolley car out to enjoy hiking and biking trails in the beautiful Maine woods. You and your dog can get away from it all together. Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s oldest and largest museum of its kind. Founded in 1939, the Museum collects, restores, preserves, exhibits, interprets, and demonstrates the operation of significant transit vehicles from North America and around the world. Seashore Trolley Museum has a packed season of special events and dogs are welcome at all of them. • Seashore Trolley Dog Day on June 7, 2014. • Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Rides every
Come and ride the rails with your dog at Seashore Trolley Museum!
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195 Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 Open Daily 10-5 Memorial Day to Columbus Day Weekends only in early May & Late October www.trolleymuseum.org We even offer dog birthday parties by reservation. 207-967-2800 ext 101 or director@neerhs.org.
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Wednesday and Thursday evening in July and August. • Seashore Trolley Story Time - 10:30 AM every Wednesday, July and August. • Seashore Trolley Morning Movie Time for Kids - 10:30 AM every Thursday, July and August. • Town House Shop Daily Demonstration Time – 12:45 PM every Wednesday, July and August. • Founders Day 75th Anniversary Celebration on July 5, featuring a narrated Trolley Parade at 2 PM and much more. • Moxie Day on July 13 with the Moxie model railroad and all kinds of Moxie memorabilia. There’s even a “Moxie Mutt” contest this year! • Vintage Costume Day and Ice Cream Social on August 2, with a Costume Parade at 1 PM. • Seashore Trolley Speakeasy. (Shhhh...don’t tell the law!) - August 22 when vintage streetcars that operated during Prohibition (1920-1933) will make perfect Speakeasy “Lounges”! Food, cocktails, live music, and silent films of the era; Trolley Rides between “Lounges” and Visitor Center; Raffles. Food by Blue Elephant Events and Catering. Full bar service including “The Seashore 75”, a brand new cocktail invented for this occasion. Admission $50. Cash Bar. Tickets available only in advance. • Antique Autos of August at Seashore Trolley Museum on August 23 is a large car show with vendors …and all the usual daily activities! • Pumpkin Patch Trolley on September 20/21 and September 27/28 includes rides to the pumpkin patch, decorating a pumpkin and enjoying a variety of kids’ games and activities and adults cooking contests. • Transit Day on Oct 11 is Seashore’s “We’re More Than Just a” Trolley Museum Day when rapid transit cars, buses, and trackless trolleys, as well as streetcars are all on the move. Seashore Trolley Museum is located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. www.trolleymuseum.org
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CANINE KENNELING If you’ve come to Maine with your dog, but you want to take a day trip or a hike somewhere that doesn’t allow Fido to come along, what do you do? Especially if your outing will keep you away overnight, you may need to find a boarding kennel. According to one expert, kennel designer Kay Key, who is creator and co-owner of the website www.BoardingKennels.org, there are other issues to consider when selecting a boarding kennel. She suggests you ask the following questions. Does the kennel smell? • Is the kennel constantly noisy? • If the kennel accepts dogs that are not neutered or spayed, are they kept separate? • Can you see where your dog will be staying? • Is the kennel in good repair? • Are there newspapers, paper shavings or gravel on the floor? • Is there bedding in both the sleeping area and the run? • Is proof of vaccination required? • Is the kennel heated and/or air-conditioned? And, if boarding, don’t forget to label what you leave with indelible ink, including bedding (nothing that can be shred), toys, food if your dog has a special diet, medications, proof of vaccinations, and contact information, including how to reach your veterinarian in case of emergency.
Doggie Daycare Boarding Grooming
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Daycare, Boarding and Grooming with Love, Care & More! • Spacious indoor/outdoor pens • Separate buildings for cats and dogs
• Over 1/2 acre of outdoor play areas • Bring your dog for a Free tour
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THERAPEUTIC RIDING A non-verbal autistic child begins to speak. A woman with multiple sclerosis gets out of her wheelchair. A youngster with cerebral palsy holds his head up for the first time. These are just a few of the miracles that have happened to clients engaged in therapeutic horseback riding at some of Maine’s popular equestrian facilities. “I can think of so many [success stories],” says Stephanie Keene, executive director of the Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center in Buxton. “That’s why I continue to do this. It’s amazing work!” Keene says she’s always been passionate about horses, grew up on a breeding farm, and got hooked on the healing power of horseback riding after giving lessons in collaboration with a physical therapist. She opened Hearts & Horses in 1993 as a non-profit and today offers lessons year-round to clients aged 18 months to 80-plus. According to the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) equine-assisted activities and therapies are not limited to riding. Its 850 member-centers also can provide lessons in carriage driving; interactive vaulting, which is similar to gymnastics on horseback; and equine-facilitated learning, which uses a horse as a partner in cognitive and behavioral therapy. Maine’s therapeutic riding facilities specialize in helping clients with a wide variety of challenges: hyperactivity disorder, developmental delay, Down’s syndrome, head trauma/brain injury, paralysis, PTSD, speech impairment, stroke, substance abuse, learning disabilities, at-risk adolescence, amputation, hearing impairment, and mental illness. According to Keene, what helps ensure success with riders is a “really good plan,” along with a good team. “We work with a rider’s occupational, physical, vision or cognitive therapy plan,” she says, “to set good goals, and we have an amazing staff of volunteers and great horses. It’s a big team effort.” She says clients experience motion on the horses that can’t be matched in a gym. “We are true believes that a horse can make a big difference in people’s lives.” 26
Hearts & Horses also offers riding lessons and events—camps and birthday parties are especially popular offerings—for those without disabilities. “We had an 80th birthday party here for a man who used to be a cowboy,” Keene said. “He stayed on that horse for 45 minutes with a big smile on his face.” Therapeutic Riding Centers in Maine
Angels on Hooves Therapeutic Riding Program
Charleston
Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports
Lyman
Equine Journeys at Ring Farm
Bridgton
Flying Changes Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Topsham
Freedom Riders
Rockport
Healing Through Horses
New Gloucester
Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center
Buxton
It Takes Two Farm
Windham
LaDawn Quarter Horses Therapeutic Riding Center
West Kennebunk
Maplestone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
Acton
Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center
Windham
Spurwink School Therapeutic Riding Program
No. Yarmouth
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GET FIT WITH YOUR CANINE If spring weather has inspired you to shapeup, consider a training buddy…your dog. Regular exercise can improve your health, waistline, and mood, while benefits for him include mental and physical stimulation that can prevent destructive behavior, depression, and weight gain. Since breeds vary in size and energy level, check with your vet about any restrictions. Then put together a regimen, change it up occasionally to discourage boredom, and have fun getting in shape with your fur friend. Start simple by walking your dog 10 minutes daily for three weeks, then steadily increase to a half hour, six days a week. If you’re already exercising and your dog is able, walk 45 minutes, three- to five-times weekly. Patti Fousek, certified fitness trainer, canine conditioning specialist and owner/founder of The Nerdy Dog Fitness in South Berwick, adds that jogging up a hill or stair climbing will take that walk to another level. Interested in utilizing a professional trainer? The Nerdy Dog Fitness (http://www.thenerdydog. com/) offers in-home, virtual, and customized group classes for people and their dogs. “It’s really fun to workout with dogs,” says Patti, mom to Weimaraner, Lucy, and Aspen, a White Sheppard/ English Setter mix. After shedding thirty pounds, Patti trained for 5K’s and the “Tough Mudder” with Lucy and Aspen; it snowballed into Nerdy Dog, which focuses on canine exercise blended with obedience, and for their humans—strength, health, and a leaner shape. If you’re a nature lover, hone your muscles like Patti; she and her pets hike through area woods, and she’s also fond of a local obstacle course. No obstacle course nearby? Jog or walk a trail, stop every few minutes for lunges, squats, jumping jacks, and push ups, all while your dog is in a “sit.” Achieve similar results in your yard; between each exercise, play fetch with your dog. For the yoga enthusiast—or those with Zen aspirations—explore the discipline with your canine. Animal Planet offers a series of dog yoga videos, “The Art of Doga,” that are available at http://www.animalplanet.com/video-topics/petcare/dog-training-videos/dog-yoga.htm. Yoga is a
soothing outdoor experience, and it’s a good indoor exercise when inclement weather threatens. To get a boot camp workout, try the $0.99 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch app, “Thank Dog! Mobile,” available at http://thankdogmobile. com/. It gives you 20 hour-long sessions with voice instructions and videos. For the bicycler who wants to include his pal, attach a specially made leash and connector; you have full control of the bike while your dog safely runs with you. Check one model out at http://www.amazon.com/ Petego-Cycleash-Universal-Bicycle-Leash/dp/ B00BL7SPIU. If you prefer a unique exercise, consider Canine Freestyle—duo dancing that combines movement, choreography, and obedience. It’s a competitive sport that requires practice, meaning regular activity for you and your dog. Learn more at http://www.canine-freestyle.org/. Be aware of pet etiquette when working out in public places. Steer clear of playground areas when occupied; not all children care for dogs or know how to approach. If you like the additional resistance that sand and beach jogging offers, stay away from sun-bathers, follow leash rules, and clean up after your buddy. However you tone up with your pal, be mindful of both of your limitations. Exercise during the coolest time of day, take break,s and have plenty of water available. With regular workouts, you and your canine can spring into shape! By Susan Spisak
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PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES THE YORKS
By Steph Oeser Composed of what were once four smaller communities, the towns of Cape Neddick, York Harbor, York Village and York Beach formed under one government to create this beautiful and diverse town. It is famous for its long sandy beaches, and safe, family-friendly beach-town atmosphere. As each year passes, the area becomes more of a destination for weddings, family reunions, or just a place to get away. Many of the lodging facilities have “pet-friendly” rooms or there are a few businesses in the local area where visitors can board their pets. Many residents and visitors enjoy the pet-friendly beaches with their dogs, even during the summer months. From May - September, dogs are allowed on the beach from sunrise until 8:00am for exercise off leash, but under the owner’s control. From 6:00pm until sunrise, dogs are allowed back on the beach as long as they are leashed. Nubble Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world and is a popular spot for residents and visitors alike. It has a small park with benches that make it a peaceful place to rest and reflect. Once a summer-season-only resort area, York has become a year-round vacation destination. The Museums of Old York maintain numerous historic buildings including Jefferds’ Tavern, the John Hancock Wharf, the Old Goal (America’s oldest jail), the Emerson-Wilcox House. This museum is located in the heart of York Village and offers lectures and special events throughout the year. It is open for tours in the summertime. Lobstering, fishing, boat building and farming were the foundations of the economy until the late 1800s when the southern Maine coast began to attract summer visitors in large numbers.
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PORTLAND
“Dog-friendly,” when applied to a town or city, is a subjective term. Experts base their rankings either on the quality of dog-friendly accommodations, parks, beaches, etc., or on the quantity of those same amenities. In Maine—where we care about “how life should be” not just for us but also for our dogs—we consider both. Although residents regard the state overall as an exceptionally dog-friendly place, four areas truly stand out on the dog-o-meter: Portland, Rockland, Bar Harbor and Rangeley. In Portland, a woman walks into a convenience store to buy a cup of coffee and the clerk offers free dog biscuits for her German shepherd. Pet owners desperate to find their lost dogs tack posters on city telephone poles. A shopper in a mall parking lot calls the police to report that someone has left two dogs in a hot car. These are normal occurrences in dog-friendly Portland, which FidoFriendly Magazine has selected as one of the “50 Best of the Best in the Dog World.” Ask dog walkers at any of the city’s plentiful dog parks and you’ll find out why this coastal city more than deserves the honor: There are lots of dogs in Portland. By one calculation (developed by the American Veterinary Medical Association) the city’s dog census is close to 17,000. Portland area shelters are welcoming destinations for thousands of rescue dogs coming to Maine from other states, including Alabama, Georgia and Indiana. Annual dog events abound in Greater Portland and draw hundreds of attendees and animals. These include the Woofminster Amateur Dog Show & Cover Challenge and Paws in the Park, which this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Animal Refuge League—more evidence in itself of Portland’s dog-friendliness. One of the country’s first-ever self-serve dog washes opened in Portland seven years ahead of the curve. CNN and YouTube have both featured it. So, whether you’re vacationing in Portland or moving here, you’ll find it to be one of Maine’s (and New England’s) most welcoming cities for you AND your pets!
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PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES BETHEL
By Jessie Perkins Vacation destinations are catching on to the trend of traveling with your pet. Bethel was recently named one of 75 top pet-friendly destinations in a new book from National Geographic, The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel: Best Destinations, Hotels, Events, and Advice to Please Your Pet—and You, by Kelly E. Carter. “People often call asking specifically for accommodations that allow pets,” said Jessie Perkins of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. The “Where to Stay” search on www.bethelmaine. com includes a pet-friendly category. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation rental homes, and campgrounds are all on the list. With the White Mountain National Forest, Grafton Notch State Park, the Mahoosucs, and many other public and conservation lands nearby, dogs and their humans can stretch their legs on trails of all ability levels. Search for trails online at mahoosucpathways.org, or visit the Bethel Area Chamber’s Visitors’ Center to talk to their knowledgeable staff and pick up maps for selected hikes. For a relaxing stroll, the Bethel Pathway meanders along the bank of the Androscoggin River, and is an easy walk from Main Street and village shops and lodging. Pet waste removal bags are available throughout the village area from dispensers mounted on telephone poles. It’s not uncommon for dogs to meet new friends at shops around town. DiCocoa’s Marketplace, a Main Street café, offers outdoor seating in the summertime and dogs are welcome. The owner has two friendly mutts who will often visit with customers outside. At Nabos, a “fun, funky, and functional” gift shop at 2 Mechanic Street, Martina the black lab keeps an eye on the place. The Bethel Animal Hospital (www.bethelanimalhospital.com) is a full-service veterinary clinic which also offers boarding services and sells high-quality pet food, toys, and accessories.
CAMDEN - ROCKLAND
According to Heidi Vanorse of the Loyal Biscuit pet supply store (with locations in Rockland, Camden and Belfast), this coastal area is a great place for visitors with dogs. “There are lots of places along the coast to run and swim,” she says, “and although it’s not an official dog park, you can always find a playmate for your pooch at Snow Marine Park in the South End (and the great ocean view is a plus).” Just a stone’s throw from Rockland are plenty of dog-friendly places to hike in neighboring communities such as Thomaston, Camden, Hope and Lincolnville. “Many local hotels and even a few restaurants allow dogs,” Vanorse adds, “and Harbor Hounds is a doggie day care where you can leave your pet for the day if you plan on visiting the local museums and attractions. Then, if Fido gets dirty while you’re off playing tourist, you can always bring him to our self-serve dog wash.”
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Acadia National Park scores high marks for dog friendliness. Dogs are allowed on most of the 120 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage trails, as long as they are on a leash not more than six-feet long. Dogs are not allowed on sand beaches, in public buildings or on park ranger tours. Specific trails where dogs are not allowed for safety reasons include the Ladder Trail, the Precipice, Beehive, South Bubble Ridge, Jordan Cliffs and Beech Cliffs Ladder Trail. One exception to Acadia’s leash rule is a privately owned section of the park near Seal Harbor, called Little Long Pond, where dogs can run and play off-leash, as well as swim in the pond. A dog owner’s gem and tail-wagging favorite, local canine fanatics call Little Long Pond the dog park of Acadia. FMI, go online to www.acadia.national-park. com or call (207) 288-3338 or (800) 358-8550.
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Pet Friendly!
© 2013 Tom Burns
THE BOOTHBAY HARBOR REGION IS
The Boothbay Harbor Region is ready to welcome you and your four-legged family members!
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e proudly stand behind the fact that we truly are one of the most pet friendly coastal communities in Maine. Many of our downtown merchants welcome your pets by putting out fresh water bowls (many of which are art pieces!). Whether you are looking to stay in a cottage, a bed-and-breakfast, or at a full-service resort, there is the perfect place waiting to welcome you and your furry companion. Many of our boat captains will welcome well-behaved animals on board, as long as they are on a leash.
Speciality stores and even massage services are here to cater to your pet’s every need. As if all of that wasn’t enough excitement for one pet on vacation, there are also thirty miles of wooded hiking trails, parks, beaches, lakes, and rivers to explore. One thing is for certain: the pet whose owner chooses the Boothbay Harbor Region for their next family vacation is one ‘lucky dog’, so to speak!
For a complete list of pet friendly establishments visit www.boothbayharbor.com or call the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at 207.633.2353. We look forward to welcoming you and your furry friends! © 2013 W. Jason Sheckley
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PET BORDER CROSSING
Maine opens its doors to thousands of Canadian tourists each year, warmly welcoming vacationers who come to enjoy the state’s quiet woods, pristine waterways and bountiful shopping. Border crossings between the U.S. and Canada are generally easy, but with a pet in tow the passage can become a bit more complicated. For example, in order to bring a dog into Maine from Canada, the pet’s owner has to provide proof that the animal has been vaccinated for rabies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the government agency tasked with monitoring pet imports and exports, dogs must have received their rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to entering the country. Puppies younger than three months and cats are exempt from this regulation. Also according to the CDC, animals crossing the border into the U.S. are subject to inspection. If they look unhealthy for any reason, or especially if they appear to be carrying an infectious disease that could be transmitted to humans, they may be detained, quarantined or refused entry. Although this may not apply to dog and cat owners, the CDC website cautions against bringing your pet into the U.S. if they are traveling on certain types of bedding. They warn, “Do not use straw, hay, grass, or other natural bedding,” since these materials may harbor various plant pests. As for going in reverse, from the U.S. into Canada, the rules are similar. Dogs are allowed into Canada if the owner carries a signed rabies certificate or a signed veterinary certificate declaring that the dog is originating from a country recognized by Canada as being rabies-free. (The U.S.
is not considered rabies-free.) Dogs under three months are exempt. Other Canadian regulations to keep in mind: • Service dogs are exempt from documentation requirements as long as they are accompanied by their owner. (Even service dogs need a rabies certification to enter the U.S.) • Identification microchips are not required but are a good idea, in case the animal gets lost while visiting. • Pit bulls are not allowed into the province of Ontario. Another consideration when crossing the U.S.-Canadian border in either direction is your pet’s food. Canada allows the traveler to bring dog food (up to 20 kilograms or roughly 44 pounds) into the country from the U.S. if the food was commercially produced in the United States or Canada, remains in its original packaging, accompanies the traveler and the pet, and is fed only to the traveler’s animal. When bringing pet food from Canada into the U.S., experts recommend carrying only unopened bags that state the food was made in the U.S. Also, products containing sheep, lamb or goat may not be brought into the United States. Although the border crossing rules for pets in Canada and the U.S. are similar and fairly loose, they can change without notice, and some travelers have had trouble getting back into their home country with their pet. The best advice is to check with officials at the specific crossing station you plan to use. There are 24 of these along the 611mile U.S.-Canadian border.
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DOG PARKS, BEACHES & TRAILS ALFRED
Massabesic Experimental Forest: BC Jordan Trail
Ida Jim Road On- and off-leash. No vehicles past gates. Open for hunting in fall. USDA Forestry Service nrs.fs.fed.us/ef/locations/me/massabesic/. (603) 868-7632
BIDDEFORD
Biddeford Pool
On-leash. No dogs allowed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 25 through September 15. City of Biddeford www.biddefordmaine.org (207) 284-9307
Biddeford Dog Park
Rotary Park, 550 Main St. Fenced areas for small and large dogs. Recreations Department Town of Biddeford www.biddefordmaine.org (207) 283-0841
Clifford Park
Pool Street On-leash. City of Biddeford www.biddefordmaine.org (207) 284-9307
Fortune Rocks Beach
On-leash. No dogs allowed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 25 through September 15. City of Biddeford www.biddefordmaine.org (207) 284-9307
Hills Beach
On-leash. No dogs allowed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 25 through September 15. City of Biddeford www.biddefordmaine.org (207) 284-9307
KENNEBUNK
Gooch’s and Kennebunk Beaches
Ocean Avenue On-leash. No dogs allowed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Kennebunk Town Office 207 985-3675
Kennebunk Beaches
Beach Avenue, off Routes 9 and 35 On-leash. A 1-1/2 mile stretch of beaches that includes Gooch’s, Middle and Mother’s Beach. No
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dogs allowed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15 through the day after Labor Day. $250 fine for uncontrolled dog. Owner must keep a hold of leash at all times. Kennebunk Town Office www.kennebunkmaine.org (207) 985-3675
Kennebunk Dog Park
36 Sea Road Off-leash. Fenced dog park. Open to the public dawn to dusk. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and licenses and leashed when not in designated off-leash areas. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. Animal Welfare Society www.animalwelfaresociety.org/ srv_dogpark. (207) 985-3244
KENNEBUNKPORT Colony Beach
Dyke Street On-leash. No dogs allowed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Town of Kennebunkport www.kennebunkport.com (207) 967-4243 ext. 110
Goose Rocks Beach
Dyke Street On-leash. No dogs allowed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Town of Kennebunkport www.kennebunkport.com (207) 967-4243 ext. 110
Seashore Trolley Museum
Log Cabin Road On-leash. Dogs are welcome to ride the rails and explore the museum campus with their owners. 207-9672712. trolleymuseum.org
KITTERY
Crescent Beach
On leash. No dogs allowed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 through September 10. Kittery Town Hall (207) 439-0452
Fort Foster Park
On-leash. Pooper scooper rules apply. Town of Kittery (207) 439-0452
Fort McClary State Historic Site From U.S. State Route 1,
take State Route 103 east for two miles. The fort is on the right. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 439-2845
Sea Point Beach
On leash. No dogs allowed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 through September 10. Kittery Town Hall (207) 439-0452
OGUNQUIT
Dogs are not allowed on Ogunquit beaches from April 1 through September 30 to protect the nesting of Piping Plover birds. For more information, go online to townofogunquit.org or call (207) 646-5139.
Ogunquit Dog Park
Spring Hill Rd. off Berwick Rd., one mile west of Village, near the Transfer Station. Open 7 a.m. to dusk. Opened January 2011, separate fenced areas for small dogs. Wood chips, benches, lights, and trees. No water available. www.ogunquitdogpark.com.
Foot Bridge Beach
Littlefield Park, Ledge Road Marginal Way Moody Beach Ogunquit Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH
Old Orchard Beach City Beach On-leash. No dogs allowed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. Town of Old Orchard Beach www.oobmaine.com (207) 934-5714 x 224
Old Orchard Beach Dog Park
Memorial Park at First Street Off-leash. A fenced dog park located in Memorial Park. Open dawn to dusk. Dogs may be off-leash inside the fence. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. Town of Old Orchard Beach www.oobmaine.com (207) 934-5714 ext. 224
SACO
Note that some Saco beaches are privately owned and others are pub-
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Bayview Beach
On-leash. Read posted signs on beaches. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-6641
Camp Ellis Beach
On-leash. Read posted signs on beaches. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-6641
Eastern Trail
Kitttery to Casco Bay On-leash. The Eastern Trail www.easterntrail.org (207) 284-9260
Ferry Beach State Park
On-leash. Park is open 9 a.m. to sunset. See State Park rules on page 5. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-6641
Ferry Landing Trail
Ferry Road, near Camp Ellis On-leash. Dawn through dusk. 4-ft. maximum leash length. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-6641
Kinney Shores Beach
On-leash. Read posted signs on beaches. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-6641
Log Cabin Trail
Lincoln Road On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. 4-ft. maximum leash length. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-4655
Sylvan Trail
Flag Pond Road On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. 4-ft. maximum leash length. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-4655
The Atlantic Way, Plymouth and Vines Trails
On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. 4-ft.
maximum leash length. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-4655
Ted Wells Memorial Trail
Royal Street On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. 4-ft. maximum leash length. Town of Saco eisweb.woodardcurran.com/saco (207) 284-6641
SANFORD
Gowen Park and Number One Pond
Main Street (State Route 109) in the center of town On-leash. Open sunrise to 9 p.m. Carry out all waste. Sanford Trail Development Committee. www.sanfordmaine.org (207) 490-7547
Holdsworth Park
Main Street (State Route 109) in Springvale Village On-leash. Open sunrise to 9 p.m. Carry out all waste. Sanford Trail Development Committee. www.sanfordmaine.org (207) 490-7547
Mousam Way Trail
Accessible from Gowen and Holdsworth Parks. On-leash. Open sunrise to 9 p.m. Carry out all waste. Town of Sanford www.sanfordmaine.org (207) 324-9130
Rail Trail
Village of Springvale On-leash. Open sunrise to 9 p.m. Sanford Trail Development Committee www.sanfordmaine.org (207) 490-7547
Urban Walks
On-leash. Open sunrise to 9 p.m. Sanford Trail Development Committee. www.sanfordmaine.org (207) 490-7547
SHAPLEIGH
Recreational/Ballfield Walkway Route 11 by sports fields On-leash. Shapleigh Recreational Committee. www.shapleigh.net (207) 636-2844 x 415
Shapleigh Conservation Trail
Park on Square Pond Road off Route 11. Off-leash. Leash required if dog has the potential to run deer. Dog must be under voice control when off-leash. www.shapleigh.net (207) 636-2844 x 415
SOUTH BERWICK
Vaughan Woods State Park
Brattle Street On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 384-5160
WELLS
Drake’s Island Beach
On-leash. No dogs allowed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Town of Wells. (207) 646-9354
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port Road. On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. Headquarters open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. (207) 646-9226
Wells Harbor Community Park
Harbor Road. On-leash. No dogs allowed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Town of Wells. (207) 646-9354
Wells Recreation Park
Route 9A On-leash. Be aware that children and adults use the park and trails. Town of Wells (207) 646-9354
YORK
No dogs allowed on York beaches from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 20 through September 20. Dogs may be off-leash from sunrise to 8 a.m. if the dog is under voice control. Owner must carry leash in hand. For more information, go online to www.yorkmaine.org or call (207) 363-1000.
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DOG PARKS, BEACHES & TRAILS Mount Agamenticus Agamenticus Road
On- and off-leash. 15-foot maximum leash length. Dogs may be off-leash if under voice control. Owner must carry leash in hand. Do not leave dogs unattended. Town of York. (207) 361-1102
Sophier Park
Nubble Road On-leash. Town of York (207) 363-1040
GREATER PORTLAND CAPE ELIZABETH
Crescent Beach State Park
Bowery Beach Road On- and off-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Dogs may be off-leash on your campsite, if well behaved and under voice control. Parking is available. Open dawn to dusk or 6:30 p.m. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 779-5871
Fort Williams Park
From State Route 77 in South Portland, take Cottage Road east onto Shore Road and Cape Elizabeth. The park is on the left. On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. Town of Cape Elizabeth capeelizabeth.com/tFort.html (207) 799-2661
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
Spurwink Ave. Several trails, not fenced. Dogs welcome on all listed properties except as restricted on State Park Lands, off-leash in “ungroomed” areas, on-leash elsewhere or if prone to chasing wildlife. www. capelandtrust.org, 207-787-6054.
Portland Head Light Park (Bug Light) & Breakwater
1000 Shore Road On-leash. No dogs allowed in buildings. Town of Cape Elizabeth www.portlandheadlight.com (207) 799-2661
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Drive C On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau
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FREEPORT
Dougherty Field
Winslow Memorial Park
Staples Point Road. On-leash. Town of Freeport. www.freeportmaine. com (207) 865-4743
Route 25 to Douglas St.On-leash. 25-ft. maximum leash length. Portland Parks and Recreation www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park
East End Beach
426 Wolfe’s Neck Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 865-4465
PEAKS ISLAND
Peaks Island Land Preserve
Peaks Island. On-leash. More than 140 acres of land for recreation. Carry out all waste. www.preservepeaks.org
PORTLAND Baxter Pines
Route 25 (Brighton Avenue) to Route 9 north (Stevens Avenue). Park and parking at the New Street intersection.On-leash. 25-ft. maximum leash length.Portland Trails www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Bayside Park
On-leash. 25-ft. maximum leash length. Portland Trails www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Capisic Brook
off Capisic Street On-leash. Portland Trails trails.org/map_files/capisic_page_ description.html (207) 775-2411
Capisic Pond Park
Capisic Street Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash.City of Portland Parks and Recreation. www. ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Deering Oaks Park
Route 1 and Route 25 On-leash. 25-ft. maximum leash length. No dogs allowed on ball fields, playgrounds, or in duck pond.
Cutter Street On- and off-leash. Dogs must be on-leash sunrise through 5 p.m. Must be under voice control when off-leash. No dogs allowed Memorial day through Labor Day. City of Portland Parks and Recreation www. ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Eastern Promenade Park
Cutter Street On- and off-leash. Dogs allowed off-leash 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 15 through October 15, and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. October 16 through April 14 within the perimeter bounded by the Portland House property, the water side of the Eastern Prom, and Cutter Street following around the curve of the parking lot (excluding Fort Allen Park). City of Portland Parks and Recreation www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Evergreen Cemetery
Northwest of northwestern Avenue. Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Portland Parks and Recreation www. ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Hall School Woods
23 Orono Road Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Portland Parks and Recreation www. ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Harbor Walk
Cutter Street. On-leash. Portland Trails, trails.org/map_files/harborwalk_page_description.html (207) 775-2411
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Quarry Run Dog Park
Longfellow Park
Riverton Park
North Street and Washington Avenue (behind Jack School) Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Portland Parks and Recreation www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/ doggie.asp (207) 874-8793 On-leash. 25-ft. maximum leash length. City of Portland Parks and Recreation www.ci.portland.me.us/ voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Old Orchard
1026 Ocean Avenue Off-leash. Eight acres at site of old landfill. Open dawn to dusk. A separate area is available for small dogs. City of Portland Parks and Recreation. www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/ doggie.asp. (207) 874-8793 Riverside Street. Off-leash. Dogs may be off leash if under voice control. Portland Trails www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp. (207) 874-8793
Cutter Street Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. No dogs allowed between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Portland Trails www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Spring Point Shoreway
Payson Park
Stroudwater River Trail
Baxter Boulevard. On-leash. No dogs allowed on ball fields. Portland Trails www.ci.portland. me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Pine Grove Park
Harpswell Road Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Portland Parks and Recreation www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/ doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Portland Arts & Technology School Dog Run
196 Allen Avenue Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Portland Parks and Recreation. www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Presumpscot River Preserve Overset Road. On-leash. Portland Trails. trails.org/map_files/presump-rivertrail_description.html (207) 775-2411
Quaker Park
On-leash. 25-ft. maximum leash length. City of Portland Parks and Recreation. www.ci.portland.me.us/ voter/doggie.asp. (207) 874-8793
Rules under reconsideration. Please check www.sopodog.com for updated information about this location. Portland Trails www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp. (207) 874-8793 Route 9 (Stevens Street) to Congress past Westbrook Street and Stroudwater River bridge. Right on gravel road. On-leash. Portland Trails www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 775-2411
University Park
Harvard Street. Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Portland Parks and Recreation www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Valley Street Park
Valley Street Off-leash. Fenced dog park. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Portland Parks and Recreation. www.ci.portland.me.us/ voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
Western Promenade
From Congress Street (near U.S. Route 1) to Danforth Street. On-leash. 25-ft. maximum leash length. Portland Trails www.ci.portland.me.us/voter/doggie.asp (207) 874-8793
POWNAL
Bradbury Mountain State Park 528 Hallowell Road/H9
On- and off-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Dogs may be offleash on campsite, if well behaved and under voice control. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 688-4712
SCARBOROUGH Ferry Beach
On- and off-leash. No dogs allowed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Dogs may be offleash and owner must have voice control and carry leash sunrise to 9 a.m. Town of Scarborough www.scarborough.me.us (207) 730-4000
Higgins Beach
On- and off-leash. No dogs allowed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Dogs may be offleash and owner must have voice control and carry leash from sunrise to 9 a.m. Town of Scarborough www.scarborough.me.us (207) 730-4000
Pine Point Beach
On- and off-leash. No dogs allowed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 through September 15. Dogs may be offleash and owner must have voice control and carry leash sunrise to 9 a.m. Town of Scarborough www.scarborough.me.us (207) 730-4000
Scarborough Beach State Park
On-leash. No dogs allowed on beach April 1 through October 31. Carry out waste. Black Point Resource Mgt. LLC scarboroughbeachstatepark.com (207) 883-2416
SOUTH FREEPORT Bliss Woods
South Street Off-leash. Must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandforestry.org (978) 952-6856
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DOG PARKS, BEACHES & TRAILS Clark’s Pond Trail
Intersection of Clark’s Pond Parkway and Westbrook Street (Route 9). Enter through far end of Home Depot parking lot. Off-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. Morning hours are quiet times. Trail follows along side a pond for 1.2 miles one way, but it is not a loop. South Portland Land Trust www.splandtrust.org/cptrail.htm (207) 767-7601
Greenbelt Walkway
Access at Bug Light Park On-leash. Owners will be fined for dogs not on leash. City of South Portland. www.southportland.org (207) 767-7601
Hinckley Park
Highland Avenue and Scamman Street. Off-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. Forty acre park with two ponds in a wooded setting. The park does not have physical boundaries. Keep dog in sight at all times. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of South Portland. www.southportland.org (207) 767-7601
Legere Park
Between C Street, Waterman Drive and E Street. Off-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. A large field ideal for playing Frisbee or ball. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of South Portland www.southportland.org (207) 767-7601
Mill Creek Park
Between C Street, Waterman Drive and E Street. Off-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. This 10 acre park does not have physical boundaries. Keep dog in sight at all times. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of South Portland www.southportland.org (207) 767-7601
Portland Breakwater Light (Bug Light Park)
Terminus of Breakwater Drive Off-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. Dogs must be leashed on the Greenbelt Walkway which
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Thomas Knight Park
Intersection of Waterman Drive and Ocean Street. Off-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. The park does not have physical boundaries. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of South Portland www.southportland.org (207) 767-7601
Wilkinson Park
End of New York Avenue Off-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. No dogs allowed on playing fields. City of South Portland www.southportland.org (207) 767-7601
Willard Beach and Fisherman’s Point
Willow Street parking lot Off-leash. Dogs are allowed on the beach 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 1 through September 30. and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., October 1 through April 30. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. Rules for this area are under discussion in local government. Please read posted signs. City of South Portland www.southportland.org (207) 767-7601
dogs allowed on cross-country ski trails in winter. Town of Yarmouth www.yarmouth.me.us (207) 846-2406
Royal River Park
Route 1 to Main Street west. Right on Elm Street On- and off-leash. Dogs must be on-leash 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 15 through November 15, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 16 through April 14. Dogs must be on-leash at all times on paved pathway and during any concert, race or posted special/public event. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. Town of Yarmouth. (207) 846-2406
MIDCOAST MAINE BATH
South End Dog Park
Lower Washington Street Off-leash. 11 acre park with trails and bocce ball court.
BELFAST
Belfast City Park
Northport Avenue (High Street) On-leash. Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times. Open 8 a.m. to dusk for cars and until 10 p.m. for foot traffic. City of Belfast www.cityofbelfast.org/parks.shtm (207) 338-3370 ext. 27
WESTBROOK
Belfast Dog Park Animal Refuge League Nature Walsh Field, near Routes 1 and 52. Off-leash. Fenced park on 1.4 acres. Trail Stroudwater Street On-leash. Open dusk to dawn. Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland www.arlgp.org (207) 854-9771
Separate area for small dogs. Friends of Belfast Parks www.fobp.org (207) 338-1704
Westbrook River Walk
Main Street. On-leash. Carry out all waste. City of Westbrook www.westbrookmaine.com (207) 854-0676
Water Street, off of bike path. Offleash, fenced park with large and small dog areas. www.barkmaine. org. Maintained by Brunswick Parks & Recreation Department.
YARMOUTH
CAMDEN
North Road, just south of Elm Street Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash and leash must be carried in owner’s hand. No
Hill overlooking harbor across from library. On-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Town of Camden town. camden.me.us (207) 236-3353
Pratt Brook Park
BRUNSWICK
Merrymeeting Dog Park
Camden Harbor Park
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280 Belfast Road. On- and off-leash. See State Park Rules on page 4. Dogs may be off-leash on your campsite, if well behaved and under voice control. Check with ranger. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 236-3109
Maiden Cliff
Part of Camden Hills State Park On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Steep trails may not be suitable for some dogs. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail. asp?trailid=MTU068-029
Merryspring Park
Conway Road. On- and off-leash. Dogs may be off-leash in North Meadow only. On-leash on trails and in parking lot. Only service dogs permitted in the gardens or formal lawns. Carry out all waste. Merryspring Nature Park www.merryspring.org (207) 236-2239
Ragged Mountain
Trail-Georges River Highland Path Access points in Camden, Union, and Rockport. On-leash. Carry out all waste. Georges River Land Trust www.grlt.org/trails.html (207) 594-5166
Village Green
Route 1. On-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Town of Camden town.camden. me.us (207) 236-3353
JEFFERSON
Damariscotta Lake State Park
Center of town off of State Routes 32 and 126. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/ doc/parks (207) 549-7600
KNOX/MONTVILLE
Lieutenant Clair Hall Thurston,Jr. Memorial Forest
Route 220 south of Knox Corner Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandfor-
estry.org (978) 952-6856.
LIBERTY
Lake Saint George State Park From State Route 220, take State Route 3 west for one mile. The park is on both sides. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. www.state.me.us/ doc/parks (207) 941-4014
LINCOLNVILLE
Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center
From Route 1, left on Ducktrap Road to Tanglewood Road On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. www.umaine.edu/umext/ Tanglewood4H/ (207) 789-5868
MONHEGAN ISLAND Monhegan Island
Take Mohegan Boat Line from Port Clyde (southern end of Route 131). Fare charged for dogs. On-leash. For the safety of wildlife, it may be best to leave your dog at home visiting this unique island community. www.monheganwelcome.com (207) 596-0376
MONTVILLE
Frye Mountain Loop-Georges River Highland Path From Route 3 take Route 220 north to Walker Ridge Road. On-leash. Carry out all waste. Georges River Land Trust www.grlt.org/trails.html (207) 594-5166
M-N-Ocie Memorial Forest
North Ridge Road, Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandforestry.org (978) 952-6856
OWLS HEAD
Birch Point Beach State Park Dublin Road to Ballyhac Road. Entrance on left. On-leash. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 941-4014
Owls Head Light State Park
to Lighthouse Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.lighthouse.cc/owls
Owls Head Transportation Museum Trails
Two miles south of Rockland on Route 73 On-leash. No dogs allowed in museum or on event grounds. Owls Head Transportation Museum www.ohtm.org (207) 594-4418
PALERMO
Palermo Preserve
Gore Road. On- and off-leash. Must be under voice control when offleash. Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association www.sheepscot. org. (207) 586-5616
ROCKLAND
Rockland Boardwalk
From Harbor Park to Sand Beach On-leash. Rules posted at entrances. Rockland Harbor Park Center. www.ci.rockland.me.us (207) 236-2478
Rockland Breakwater/Marie Reed Park
Samoset Road. On-leash. 1-mile walk on granite breakwater. Watch for crevasses. Not be appropriate for all dogs.www.lighthouse.cc/ rocklandbreakwater
Rockland Walking Trails
Rockland District High School, 400 Broadway. On-leash. City of Rockland. www.msad5.org (207) 596-6620
ROCKPORT
Beauchamp Point
Between Mechanic Street and Calderwood Lane. On-leash. Town road high above rocky shore. Carry out all waste.Town of Rockport www.town.rockport.me.us (207) 236-0806
Jean H. Kislak Community Dog Park
Camden Street, behind P.A.W.S. adoption center. Two fenced arces with separate areas for large and small dogs.
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DOG PARKS, BEACHES & TRAILS Union Street Pathway
Union Street. On-leash. Town of Rockport. town.rockport.me.us (207) 236-6971
SEARSMONT
Gibson Trails-Georges River Highland Path
Route 173 west to Ripley Corner Road. On-leash. Carry out all waste. Georges River Land Trust www.grlt.org/trails.html (207) 594-5166
SEARSPORT
Moose Point State Park
U.S. Route 1, 1.5 miles south of the center of town. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state. me.us/doc/parks. (207) 548-2882
Mosman Memorial Park
Water Street. On-leash. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Searsport has pooper-scooper law.Town of Searsport (207) 548-6372
Sears Island
Island Road. Walk from gate. On-leash. 4-ft. maximum leash length. Carry out all waste. Maine Department of Transportation www.state.me.us/doc/initiatives/SearsIsland/SearsIsland.shtml (207) 624-8200
STOCKTON SPRINGS
Fort Point State Historic Site
Route 1 in Stockton Springs On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands. www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 567-3356
THOMASTON
Thomaston Town Forest, Baker Woods and Oyster River Bog sections-Georges River Highland Path On-leash. Carry out all waste. Georges River Land Trust www.grlt.org/trails.html (207) 594-5166
WARREN
Payson Park
Route 90 On-leash. Town of Warren maine.gov/local/knox/warren
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WALDOBORO
Village Green in Downtown Bar Harbor
Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary
Dutch Neck Road. On-leash. Pemaquid Watershed Association www.pemaquidwatershed.org (207) 563-2196
BANGOR/ACADIA/ DOWNEAST ACADIA
Little Long Pond
Leash-Free Area Near Seal Harbor. Off-leash. Private land allows dogs off-leash. 6-ft. maximum leash length when on the Acadia National Park property while accessing the leash-free area. Friends of Acadia/U.S. National Park Service. www.friendsofacadia.org (207) 288-3338
BANGOR
Bangor Dog Park
12 Watchmaker St. www.bangordogpark.org
BAR HARBOR
On-leash. Town of Bar Barbor (207) 288-4098
BARING
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge Charlotte Road. On-leash. Dogs must remain on the trails at all times. www.fws.gov/northeast/ moosehorn. (207) 454-7161
BROOKSVILLE
Maude E. and Eugene Snow Natural Area
Young’s Point Road. Do not park on road. On- and off-leash. Forty acres with shorefront on the Bagaduce River. No dogs allowed on Nab Island. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. (207) 326-9711 The Brooksville trails listed below are part of the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. See state park rules on page 5. FMI, go online to www. state.me.us/doc/parks/programs or call (207) 326-4012.
Aaron Trail Cape Rosier Road Backshore Trail Village Green Indian Barr Road Main and Park Streets. On-leash. Bakeman Farm Trail Town of Bar Harbor Cape Rosier Road Beaver Flowage Trail Agamont Park Lawrence Hill Road On waterfront between Main and Fresh Pond Trail West Streets and Newport Drive Lawrence Hill Road, Cape RosOn-leash. Town of Bar Harbor ier Road, and Otis Gray Road. (207) 288-4098 Goose Falls Trail Lawrence Hill Road Bar Harbor Woodlands Holbrook Island Sanctuary 136 County Road. On-leash. Bags provided for waste. An off-leash dog Lawrence Hill Road www.ci.bar-harbor.me.us
park is planned for Summer 2008. Private campground www.barharborkoa.com (207) 288-3520
Hadley Point Beach
Highway 3. On-leash. Town of Bar Harbor. (207) 288 4098
Shore Path
Main Street from Agamont Park On-leash. Town of Bar Harbor
BUCKSPORT
Riverfront Walk
Main Street. On-leash. Carry out all waste. City of Bucksport www.bucksportbayhealth.org (207) 469-7951
Bucksport School Trails
Miles Lane. On-leash. Carry out all waste. City of Bucksport www.bucksportbayhealth.org
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CALAIS
Calais Waterfront Walkway
Pike’s Park. On-leash. Town of Calais. www.visitmaine.com/region/town_ calais.php. (207) 454-2211
CASTINE
Dyce’s Head Lighthouse
Battle Avenue. On-leash. Courtesy requested. Carry out all waste. Castine Town Office (207) 326-4502
Fort George
Battle Avenue. On-leash. Courtesy requested. Carry out all waste. Castine Town Office www.castine.me.us (207) 326-4502
Hatch Cove Preserve
Route 166, just north of the British Canal. On- and off-leash. Ten acres of fields on the east side of road and 20 acres on the west side. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. The Conservation Trust www.theconservationtrust.net (207) 326-9711
Hatch Natural Area and Fredrick D. Foote Family Natural Area Battle Avenue. On-leash. Courtesy requested. Carry out all waste. Castine Town Office www.castine.me.us (207) 326-4502
Rene Henderson Natural Area
East side of Route 166A. On and off-leash. Eagle Trail and Garden Club Trail. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. The Conservation Trust (207) 326-9711
Wadsworth Cove Beach
Wadsworth Cove Road. On-leash. Courtesy requested. Carry out all waste. Town of Castine www.castine.me.us (207) 326-4502
Witherle Woods Preserve
Battle Avenue. On-leash. Courtesy requested. Carry out all waste. Maine Coast Heritage Trust www.mcht.org (207) 244-5100
CUTLER
Cutler Reserve Land UnitBold Coast Trail
Route 191 through Cutler Village On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 827-1818
Western Head Trail
Route 191, 4 miles east of Cutler village. On-leash. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 259-3693
DEDHAM
Bald Mountain Trail
Route 46 to Johnson Road. Four miles on Dedham Road to Fire Road 62. Park on ledges. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 287-2209
DEER ISLE
The Deer-Isle locations listed below are part of the Island Heritage Trust. For more information, go online to www.islandheritagetrust.com or call (207) 348-2455. Carry out waste.
(207) 941-4014
ELLSWORTH Birdsacre
High Street. On- and off-leash 200 acres of land with trails. On-leash near entrance and complex. Offleash under voice control on trails. Carry out all waste. Stanwoood Wildlife Sanctuary www.birdsacre.com (207) 782-5238
Black Mansion Trails/Woodlawn Museum
Rt. 172 towards Blue Hill to Black House Drive. On-leash. Fields, orchards, gardens and two miles of wooded trails on grounds of museum estate. Woodlawn Museum www.woodlawnmuseum.com (207) 667-8671
Lamoine State Park
23 State Park Road. On- and offleash. See State Park rules on page 4. Dogs may be off-leash on your campsite, if well behaved and under voice control. www.state.me.us/doc/ parks (207) 667-4778
FRANKFORT
Swan Lake State Park
Causeway Beach
Route 141 in Swanville to Frankfort Road. On- and off-leash. Dogs may be off-leash on your campsite, if well behaved and under voice control. www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 525-4404
Edgar M. Tennis Preserve
LUBEC
Route 15, over Causeway Bridge on right. On- and off-leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash. Carry out all waste. Sunshine Road. On-leash.
Mariners Park
Route 15 to Sunshine Road. Park on right. On- and off-leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash.
Settlement Quarry
Route 15 over Causeway Bridge to Oceanville Road. On-leash.
EASTPORT
Shackford Head State Park
State Route 190, west of downtown. On- and off-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Dogs may be off-leash on your campsite, if well behaved and under voice control. www.state.me.us/doc/parks
East Stream Trail
Commissary Point Road. On- and off-leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash. Carry out all waste. Cobscook Community Learning Center www.thecclc.org (207) 733-2233
Horan Head
Straight Bay Road. On- and off leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash. www.state.me.us/ifw (207) 434-5927
Morong Cove
Thompson Road. On- and off-leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Quoddy Head State Park
973 N. Lubec Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Dogs may be off-leash on your campsite, if well behaved and under voice control. www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 733-0911
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
On-leash. No dogs allowed in any buildings. Roosevelt Campobello International Park. www.fdr.net/ englishii/22park_walking_trails.html (506) 752-2922
NORTH BROOKSVILLE
ROQUE BLUFFS
Roque Bluffs State Park
Roque Bluffs Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 255-3475.
Garfield Road. On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. No dogs on the ball fields. City of Auburn www.auburnmaine. org (207) 784-0191
STOCKTON SPRINGS
Spring Road Circuit
Fort Point State Park
Fort Point Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. themaineshop. com/parks/fortpt (207) 941-4014
Sandy Point Beach
Steamboat Wharf Road On-leash. 4-ft. maximum leash length. Carry out all waste. Town of Stockton Springs (207) 567-3404
Maude E. and Eugene Snow Natural Area
WEST BROOKSVILLE
NORTHEAST HARBOR
Jones Point Road On-leash. The Conservation Trust www.theconservationtrust.net/ wst_page3.html (207) 326-9711
Young’s Point Road. On-leash. The Conservation Trust. www.theconservationtrust.net (207) 326-9711
Northeast Loop
12 Summit Road. On-leash. Twomile loop. Carry out all waste. Town Trotters. (207) 276-5184
ORLAND
Craig Brook Fish Hatchery/ Great Pond Mountain
Hatchery Road. On-leash. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. fws.gov/northeast/mainefisheries (207) 469-2803
ORONO
The Black Bear Route
University of Maine. On- and offleash. Dogs must be under voice control when off leash. Town of Orono. www.orono.org (207) 866-5065
PERRY
Sipayik Trail
Treatment Plant Road. On-leash. Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point www.wabanaki.com (207) 853-2600
PROSPECT
Fort Knox State Historic Site
Route 174. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. www.state.me.us/ doc/parks. (207) 469-7719
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Ferry Landing Natural Area
WHITING
Commissary Point
Commissary Point Road. On- and off-leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. www.state.me.us/ifw (207) 434-5927
WESTERN MAINE AUBURN
Alexander Harkins Preserve
19th Street, On-leash. Management plan under development. Androscoggin Land Trust www.androscogginlandtrust.org (207) 782-2302
Auburn Land Lab Trails & Holly Cooney Wellness Circuit Holbrook Road. On-leash. 1.2 mile loop on public and private land. Open dawn to dusk. Leave no trace Auburn Land Lab - School landlab.auburnschl.edu (207) 783-4563
Holbrook Road. On-leash. Public and private land. Open dawn to dusk. Leave no trace. Auburn Land Lab Auburn School Department landlab.auburnschl.edu (207) 783-4563
BETHEL
Mount Will
Route 2 East. On-leash. Open sunrise to sunset. Bethel Chamber of Commerce www.bethelmaine.com/ recreation-activities. (207) 824-2282
BRIDGTON
Bald Pate Mountain
State Route 107 South On- and off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. 480-acre preserve. Maps on web site. Pick up all waste. Loon Echo Land www.loonecholandtrust.org (207) 647-4352
FARMINGTON
Troll Valley Hiking & Mt. Bike Trail System
Rt. 2, at the lodge at Troll Valley On-leash. Only one dog per site. Some breeds not allowed. Privately owned by Troll Valley Campground. www.thecommunityconnector.org/directory/printl/1458 (207) 778-3656
FARMINGTON, JAY AND WILTON
Jay-Farmington Rail Trail
Oak Street. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 287-4956
FRYEBURG
Jockey Cap Trail
State Route 5 to Route 302 east Off-leash. Carry out all waste. Private and town ownership. www.fryeburgmaine.org/new_visit (207) 935-2306
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WESTERN MAINE Mount Tom
Old Mountain Road/Menotomy On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. (207) 287-3821
GRAFTON
Mahoosuc Maine Public Reserve Land
Success Pond Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 778-8231
GUILFORD
Guilford Memorial River Walk
Route 23 to Route 15. Parking near Guilford/Sangerville Bridge. On- and off-leash. Private land. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. Town of Guilford www.guilfordmaine.org (207) 876-2202
HIRAM
Mount Cutler Trail
Mountain View Road. Off-leash. Open sunrise to sunset. Town of Hiram maine.gov/local/ oxford/hiram (207) 625-4663
LEEDS
Monument Hill Trail
North Road. Off-leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash. Great views of Mt. Washington from a fairly easy trail. Roadside parking is available. Open dawn to dusk. Leeds Historical Society (207) 524-2324
LEWISTON
Kennedy Park
Park and Pine Streets. On-leash. 16-ft. maximum leash length unless otherwise posted. Dogs not allowed in playground. City of Lewiston www.ci.lewiston.me.us/administration/kennedypark (207) 513-3000
Railroad Park
End of Beach Street off Lincoln Street. On-leash. No dogs allowed 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dogs must be kept in area farthest from planned playground and closest to river. City of Lewiston (207) 513-3000
Robin’s Garden & Dog Park
55 Strawberry Ave. Opened July 2010. Fenced, separate small dog area, gazebo, chairs, trees. No water, open sunrise to sunset. www.gahumane.org, 207-783-2311.
LISBON
Beaver Park
Cotton Road. On-leash. Dogs only allowed on road and hiking trails, not in the picnic areas or beaches. Open dawn to dusk. Day-use fee of $1 for residents, $3 for non-residents. Town of Lisbon www.lisbonme.org (207) 353-9075
Beaver Park Road
37 Cotton Road On-leash. Town of Lisbon www.lisbonme.org/parkdept.htm (207) 353-3000
Ricker Farm Trail
Outlet Reserve Wilson Wing Moose Pond Bog Preserve
MECHANIC FALLS
True Farm Living Forest
Abandoned road across from Edwards Road. Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.neforestry.org/forestry/forestdetail.asp?id=78
NEWRY
Grafton Notch State Park
1941 Bear River Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 824-2912
Mill Street. On-leash. Lisbon Trails www.lisbon.org. (207) 353-3000
NORWAY
LIMINGTON
Danforth Street. On-leash. Read rules posted. Trail under construction. 1-1/4 mile loop already in place. Healthy Oxford Hills, Stephens Memorial Hospital (207) 743-5933 ext. 776
Jagolinzer Preserve
Off Route 25 at the western edge of Limington (near Cornish town line) On-leash. Watch for bear and coyote. Carry out all waste. Francis Small Heritage Trust, Inc. www.FSHT.org (207) 637-3510
Sawyer Mountain Highlands
Railroad Trail
OXFORD
Page Family Community Forest
2.5 miles south of junction of Routes 25 and 117. On-leash. Watch for bear and coyote. Carry out all waste. Francis Small Heritage Trust, Inc. www.FSHT.org (207) 637-3510
Paine Road. Off-leash. Must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandforestry.org (978) 952-6856
LOVELL
POLAND
The reserves listed for Lovell are part of the Greater Lovell Land Trust. Please observe all posted rules. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. For more information, including directions, go online to www.gllt.org or call (207) 925-1056.
Bishop’s Cardinal Reserve Chip Stockford Reserve Heald & Bradley Reserve Kezar River Reserve Sabattus Mountain Sucker Brook
Range Ponds State Park
Empire Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 998-4104
POLAND SPRING
Preservation Park Recreational Trails 115 Preservation Way On-leash. Open dawn to dusk. Poland Spring Bottling Company (207) 240-0078
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Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain Road. On-leash. Appalachian Trail recommends that dogs be leashed at all times as a matter of courtesy to other hikers and to minimize stress to wildlife. Appalachian Trail appalachiantrail. org (207) 778-4111
Orgonon Hiking Trails
Dodge Pond Road. On- or off-leash. Must be under voice control when off-leash. www.wilhelmreichmuseum.org (207) 864-3443
Rangeley Lake State Park
South Shore Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 864-3858
Rangeley Lakes Trails Center Saddleback Mountain Road On-leash. Check posted signs for specified trails. Privately owned. rangeleymaine.com/hiking.shtml (877) 864-3881
RANGELEY AREA
The trails listed for the Rangeley area are on-leash unless marked otherwise. Check posted signs for specified trails. For detailed information, including directions to trails, go online to www.rangeleymaine.com/ hiking.shtml or call (877) 864-3881.
Angel Falls
17.6 miles south of Oquossoc.
Aziscoos Mountain
Enter trail on Route 16, 17.7 miles west of Rangeley.
Bald Mountain Trail
Bald Mountain Road. Follow marked trail to top of mountain.
Bemis Stream Trail
Start from Route 17, 5.2 miles south of South Shore Drive intersection.
Cascade Stream George Trail Route 4 south of Rangeley.
East Kennebago Mountain
Ten miles east of Rangeley on Route
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Forest Legacy Trail
Access by water across from Haines Landing or Route 16. 10.1 miles from Route 4 and Route 16 intersection in Oquossoc.
Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary
Enter on west side of Route 4 at the foot of Dodge Pond Hill between Rangeley and Oquossoc.
Mountain Pond
Enter trail from Edelheid Road at utility pole #13.
Piazza Rock
Enter Appalachian Trail where it crosses Route 4 approximately 9 miles south of the center of Rangeley.
Round Top Trail
Trailhead is 2 miles on Dodge Pond Road from Route 4.
Smalls’ Falls
12 miles south of Rangeley on Route 4.
Spencer Pond
Follow Route 17, 12.7 miles from the intersection of Routes 4 and 17 in Oquossoc (9.1 miles from State Park Road).
West Kennebago Mountain
Take Route 16 west from Oquossoc.
SALEM TOWNSHIP Mount Abraham
Rapid Stream. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.maine.gov/ doc/parks (207) 287-2631
SANDY RIVER PLANTATION
Appalachian Trail
The intersection of the Appalachian Trail and Route 4. On-leash. www.appalachiantrail.org (304) 535-6331
SEBAGO
Dennett Memorial Forest
Intersection of the Dyke Mountain
Road and Hanson Road Off-leash. Must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandforestry.org (978) 952-6856
Sebago Lake State Park
State Rt. 35 & 302 on the Casco town line. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. No dogs allowed in campground. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/ parks (207) 693-6613
TURNER/HEBRON/ LEEDS
Androscoggin River Trails
From State Route 121, take Route 11 south. Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 287-3061
Keene-Whitman Memorial Forest
East Hebron Road. Off-leash. Must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandforestry.org (978) 952-6856
WATERFORD
Hawk Mountain
Mill Hill. On-leash. Open sunrise to sunset. Carry out all waste. Town of Waterford www.waterfordme.org (207) 583-4403
Mount Tire’m
Plummer Hill Road. On-leash. Open sunrise to sunset. Carry out all waste. Town of Waterford www.waterfordme.org (207) 583-4403
WELD
Mount Blue State Park
299 Center Hill Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 585-2347
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Capitol Park
Between Capitol and Union Streets On- and off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control when off-leash. City of Augusta www.ci.augusta. me.us (207) 626-2352
Pine Tree State Arboretum
Hospital Street, On-leash. Carry out all waste. Open dawn to dusk. Pine Tree State Arboretum www.pinetreestatearboretum.org (207) 621-0031
operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandforestry.org (978) 952-6856
NORRIDGEWOCK Oosoola park
Ferry Road. On-leash. Dogs are allowed, but children are the priority. Carry out all waste. Town of Norridgewock www.townofnorridgewock.com (207) 634-2252
NORWAY
Roberts Farm Preserve
Roberts Road. Managed by Western Foothills Land Trust. Dunham & Noyes Trails are for dog walkers, on-leash. www.wfltmaine.org, 207739-2124.
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READFIELD
Water Street. On-leash. Off-road bicycle and pedestrian walkway that connects neighborhoods within the Gardiner, Farmingdale, Hallowell and Augusta corridor. www.krrt.org
Dan Luce Road. Off-leash. Must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber operations may occur. New England Forestry Foundation www.newenglandforestry.org (978) 952-6856
Kennebec River Rail Trail
BENTON
Benton Riverfront
Park Walk Junction of State Routes 139 & 100 On- and off-leash. (207) 453-7191
FAIRFIELD
Mill Island Park
Island Street. On-leash. Riverfront walk. Maps available at Fairfield Town Office. www.fairfieldme.com (207) 453-7911
HINCKLEY
Good Will-Hinckley Walking and Mountain Bike Trails
Route 201. On-leash. 2500 acre campus. Trail map available at museum and guided programs available. Good Will Home Association www. gwh.org (207) 238-4250
Luce Memorial Forest
WYMAN
Bigelow Preserve
Northern intersection of State Routes 16 and 27. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 778-8231 (978) 952-6856
MAINE HIGHLANDS BOWDOIN COLLEGE GRANT WEST
Elephant Mountain. Prong Pond Road. On-leash. $7 fee at toll gate. Open 24 hours. www.moosehead. net/hiking
DOVER-FOXCROFT
Peaks-Kenny State Park
MANCHESTER
Allen-Whitney Memorial Forest
Scribner Hill Road. Off-leash. Dogs must be under voice control. Open dawn to dusk. Working forests where timber
Park Road. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 564-2003
Lily Bay
13 Myrtles Way. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 5. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 695-2700
LITTLE MOOSE TOWNSHIP
Little Moose (formerly Little Squaw) State Rt 6 & 15 north for 3 miles On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state.me.us/doc/parks (207) 778-8231
MATTAWAMKEAG
Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park
1513 Wilderness Park Road On-leash. $3 per person day. Town of Mattawumkeag www.mwpark. com (207) 736-4881
MONSON
Nahmakanta Maine Public Reserve Land
Golden Road. On- and off-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands/ Appalachian Trail www.state.me.us/ doc/parks. (304) 535-6331
AROOSTOOK BOWDOIN COLLEGE GRANT EAST Gulf Hagas
KI Road. On-leash. $7 fee at toll gate. Open 24 hours. www.northmainewoods.org/ki-jo (207) 435-6213
PRESQUE ISLE
Aroostook State Park
5 miles south of Presque Isle Center on U.S. Route 1. On-leash. See State Park rules on page 4. Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.state. me.us/doc/parks (207) 768-8341
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GOLFING WITH YOUR DOG
You’ve heard of dances with wolves. How about golfing with dogs? It might sound like a bit of an oxymoron—especially if your pet likes to chase balls—but not to the couple that manages the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club. Several years ago, Kyle and Margie Evans instituted a policy of allowing canines on their course and as a result, they’ve gained national notoriety and a loyal following. Kyle Evans told a WCSH-TV news team last summer, “It’s part of making the experience more pleasant for our players. We started doing this informally and it attracted a lot of attention.” Golf Magazine listed Belgrade Lakes among the top 100 public courses shortly after it opened, and Golf Digest gave the course a five-star rating. How did the Belgrade golfers come up with the idea of allowing dogs to trail along with players? “One time we found a dog left in a car in the parking lot,” said Margie, “and I said, ‘Oh, no, get me the car keys, bring that dog into the pro shop.’ After that we realized that some people [visiting Maine] wanted to play golf, but didn’t want to leave their animals at their hotels.” While her own pet Duncan, a Bernese mountain dog, woofed in the background, she continued, “Being pet-friendly has been a very positive experience. We’ve never had a complaint. That 44
may be because most of our golfers are traveling, and they would not have brought their dogs if they weren’t well behaved.” While the Evanses report having had no problems with their pet policy, they do require that all dogs be under voice command and that they stay off the fairways. When scheduling tee times, the course managers say they also make sure to put lots of space between those with and those without dogs. And of course, pet owners have to clean up after their canine companions. The only requirement put on the dogs is that they have to have enough stamina to go the four miles it takes to play 18 holes. “A tired dog is better behaved,” Margie said. There are no particular breeds that take better than others do to the Belgrade links. The Evanses say they have seen every type, from little pugs to German shepherds, Labradors and great Danes. Some animals opt to sit out the game in a golf cart, while others like to run and even swim in the ponds. Ball chasers are not much of an issue, says Margie, since most owners of hyperactive dogs know to leave them at home. “Our guests are really respectful,” she says. Most will know right away whether their canine should be on the course. “If it’s not working, they’ll go home after two holes,” she said.
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