January C lendar To submit or get more information on the events below, go online to downeastdognews.com AGILITY WORKSHOP
Sunday, January 2 Somerville, 10AM – 1PM Post-Holiday Workout! Fun and challenging agility sequences - a great workout (easy!!) for you and your dog. Work on different aspects of agility, practicing simple sequences. This workshop will give you the opportunity to enhance the connection and communication skills you have with your dog. North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd. $60 FMI call Kathy at (207)691-2332.
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MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK RUN THRUS
Saturday, January 29 Somerville, 10AM – 1PM For today's thoughtful obedience teams! A whole new way to get the most out of a run thru. Real ring situations with constructive feedback that will actually help you improve you and your dog's obedience skills. Run thrus with a purpose - innovative (this is not your grandma's run thru!) Presented by On Track Agility Club of Maine. $35. OTAC members, $30. North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd. FMI call Kathy at (207)6912332.
RALLY WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 8 Somerville, 10AM – 1PM On Track Agility Club of Maine (OTAC) presents a rally workshop at North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd. Workshop will focus on the signs that frequently cause trouble for many rally teams. This workshop will help you improve your scores and your overall performance in Rally. Open to all levels - beginners are encouraged! $60 All proceeds support OTAC events. FMI call Kathy at (207)691-2332.
NAIL TRIMMING CLINIC
Saturday, January 15 Rockland, 12PM – 3PM Is your pet in need of a pedicure? Bring them down to Pet Quarters located at 235 Camden St, Rockland and Shannon from Catahoula Rescue of New England will be on hand to make your fur kids look their very best! We trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trims are $10, Ear Cleanings are $5 or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.
NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC
Saturday, January 15 Brewer, 10AM – 12PM Brewer Loyal Biscuit Co., 421 Wilson Street. For $10 per pet, you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all proceeds will be donated to Old Dogs New Digs! No appointment necessary. In order to ensure a safe environment for all of our customers, please note: Nail trims will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Nail clipping customers will be asked to wait outside the front entrance of the store for their turn. An employee will call you in! loyalbiscuit.com
SCENT WORK FOLLOW UP
Saturday, January 22 Somerville, 10AM – 1PM On Track Agility Club of Maine Scent Work Follow Up Workshop!
Another informative workshop to introduce you and your dog to the world of scent work! This is a follow up to OTAC's December scent work workshop. Beginners very welcome. $30 dog/handler team. $25 OTAC members. North Star Dog Training School, 252 Jones Rd. FMI call Kathy at (207)691-2332.
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH KEVIN
Sunday, January 23 Online, 7PM The next Loyal Biscuit Facebook segment, “In the Kitchen with Kevin” will air on Sunday January 23rd at 7pm. Heidi and Kevin(pug) will be creating their next yummy treat. Visit the website for upcoming dates/ recipes as well as past recipes. https://www.loyalbiscuit.com/in-thekitchen-with-kevin
Event schedules are subject to change. Contact individual event organizers to confirm times and locations. Downeast Dog News is not responsible for changes or errors.
Maine Pet Pantries If you find yourself struggling to feed your pets there are people out there that can help you! The following is a list of some of the pet food pantries available in Maine. Each pantry may provide different products and/or services. We try keep our list updated but please check with the individual pantries for more info. and to confirm their hours/requirements. If you run a pet food pantry and would like to be added to our list for the future please contact: jenn@downeastdognews.com or (207)706-6765.
AniMeals for Seniors Spectrum Generations runs an AniMeals program in conjunction with the Meals on Wheels program for seniors. Belfast, Camden, Brunswick, Muskie Center in Waterville, Skowhegan, Hallowell and Damariscotta. https:// www.spectrumgenerations.org/ nutrition-services/animeals
Pittie Posse Rescue’s No Bowl Empty Pet Pantry Serving residents of Cumberland, York and Androscoggin Counties. Visit Facebook page for distribution dates and locations www.facebook.com/ pittiepossespetpantry. (207) 619-0027, pittiepossepetpantry@gmail.com
Dogwill We work with Food Banks in Bath, Richmond, Bowdoinham, Whitefield, and Jefferson. Our contact info is: 207-522-1018 by text, Facebook messaging from the Dogwill page or email: dogwillinc@gmail.com
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Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston 783-2311 Every Tuesday, 9 – 11 a.m.
— AROOSTOOK COUNTY — Houlton Humane Society 263 Callaghan Road, Houlton 532-2862 Tues – Fri, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call ahead for pet pantry assistance. Southern Aroostook Food Pantry 434 Callaghan Road, Houlton 694-6018 Every other week, Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (twice/month) — CUMBERLAND COUNTY — Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 217 Landing Road, Westbrook
854-9771 Daily: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call an hour before you plan to stop by. Camp Bow Wow 49 Blueberry Road, Portland 207-541-9247 M-F: 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sun: 7:30 -10 a.m. and 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call to check supply levels. Midcoast Humane 30 Range Road, Brunswick 449-1366 x206 Any day, 9am – 3:30 p.m. Call to check supply levels.
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