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MISSION WORKING DOGS SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, November 6 Augusta, 1PM – 6PM

Mission Working Dogs is a non-profit that trains service and therapy dogs for disabled community members and veterans. We will be at the Red Barn, 256 State St., Augusta, selling our T-shirts, Magnets and Stickers as well as some brand new MWD gear that no one has seen yet! Make sure to pop by and check out our new gear and to meet the pack! Also ask us about volunteering, and puppy raising! missionworkingdogs.org

NAIL TRIMMING CLINIC Saturday, November 6

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 Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, November 6

Waterville, 10AM – 12PM Waterville Loyal Biscuit Co., 109 Main Street. For $10 per pet, you can have your pet's nails trimmed and all proceeds will be donated to Charley's Strays, Inc! 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 back entrance of the store (off of Temple Street) for their turn. An employee will call you in! loyalbiscuit. com

TASTING EVENT & COOKBOOK LAUNCH Saturday, November 13 Thomaston, 1PM – 3PM

The PMHS community submitted 200+ recipes as part of a cookbook that will raise money to give homeless pets a second chance they deserve. On 11/13 we will host a Tasting Event & Cookbook Launch in the community room at Pope Memorial Humane Society, 25 Buttermilk Ln., where you will have the opportunity to purchase your very own copy. This is a tasty event you will want to attend! Stay tuned for more information! FMI: popehumane.org

AKC TRACKING DOG AND TRACKING DOG URBAN TESTS Sunday, November 14 Augusta, 8AM

On Track Agility Club of Maine is holding a 4 dog TD and a 4 dog TDU test at the Viles Arboretum, Hospital Street, Augusta. Drawing for tracks at 8:00 am. A great opportunity to watch handlers and their dogs as they do their best to earn the AKC title of Tracking Dog or Tracking Dog Urban - if you want to see what tracking is all about, come out and watch and cheer on the handlers and their dogs. FMI: Call Kathy at (207)691-2332

TOENAIL TUESDAY Tuesday, November 16

Rockland, 11AM – 1PM 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! And remember we trim not only dogs, but cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Nail Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are available for $10.00 each or combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to rescue.

NAIL CLIPPING CLINIC Saturday, November 20

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

THOUGHTFUL TRACKING - A SPECIAL URBAN TRACKING WORKSHOP Saturday, November 20 Augusta, 9AM – 4PM

Learn what it takes to pass the AKC urban tracking tests of TDU and Variable Surface Tracking. Held on the grounds of the Riverview Hospital across the street from Viles Arboretum. Instructor: AKC Tracking Judge Carolyn Fuhrer. Attendance is limited, please register early. FMI: Call Kathy at (207)691-2332.

NAIL TRIMMING CLINIC Sunday, November 21

Rockland, 12PM – 2PM 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 Trimmings and Ear Cleanings are $10.00 each or a combo price of $12.00 for both. All funds raised go directly to the rescue.

IN THE KITCHEN WITH KEVIN Sunday, November 21 Online, 7PM

The next Loyal Biscuit Facebook segment, “In the Kitchen with Kevin” will air on Sunday November 21st at 7pm. Heidi and Kevin(pug) will be creating their next yummy treat for your pups. Visit the website for upcoming dates/recipes as well as past recipes. https://www. loyalbiscuit.com/in-the-kitchen-with-kevin

PAWS AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS Friday November 26 – December 10

Online PAWS Animal Adoption Center is taking its largest annual fundraiser 100% online this year! Starting at midnight on Black Friday (November 26), bidding on dozens of amazing items from local businesses and beyond will be open to all. 100% of the proceeds from the auction go to help the animals at PAWS. Every dollar raised equates to a warm bed, a full belly, or a life-saving vaccination for an animal in need. Your support is needed now more than ever. FMI: pawsadoption.org

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Saturday, November 27

Rockland, 9AM – 3PM Held at the Rockland Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin St. A suggested $2 donation is asked for at the door- and all entrance proceeds go towards Pope Memorial Humane Society. These proceeds provide food, shelter, and medical care to local homeless pets. With over 40 local artisans’, crafter’s, and artist’s products for sale, this is the kickoff event to the holiday season you will want to attend. FMI: popehumane.org