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ART WITH HEART

Thomaston, June 13 Art with Heart is a fun, outdoor, socially distanced art fair to benefit shelter animals. It will take place 12-3 pm in the shelter’s open-air pavilion and features works by Eric Hopkins, Peter Ralston, and Neil Welliver. There will also be plenty of bargain items and attendees each receive a free art print! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. FMI: popehumane.org

MUTT STRUT

Augusta, June 26 Register as a walker, register as a team, or register as a virtual walker! All monies raised will help support Kennebec Valley Humane Society’s mission to provide hope, healing and second chances to each animal that comes through their doors. There are some paw-some price incentives for top fundraisers! FMI or to register: pethavenlane.org

WINE & WHISKERS

Bar Harbor, July 27 Held at the Bar Harbor Club. This festive event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and LIVE music. Silent and live auction items. All the proceeds from the event will help support the operation of the SPCA of Hancock County. Reservations are required. FMI: spcahancockcounty.org

AMAZING RACE

Rockland, July 31 Amazing Race: Rockland Edition - It’s a team challenge for adventure seekers and explorers. Competitors will navigate their way through downtown Rockland to discover clues and complete various challenges – including physical competitions and tasks that will require your brainpower. Prizes will be awarded throughout the adventure. Team names and costumes are highly encouraged. FMI: popehumane.org

OPEN HOUSE & REUNION

Augusta, July 17 & 18 Maine Greyhound Placement Service. 9am - 5pm both days. There will be doggy games, contests, vendors, pet portraits, fun run, CGC testing, kennel tours, guest speakers, food and more. FMI: greyhoundplacement.com

BOATYARD DOG TRIALS

Rockland, August 15 Annual event during the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, August 13-15 at the Harbor and Buoy Park (Park Drive). Pre-selected dogs compete in just-forfun events that include obstacle courses, boat boarding trials and more! Interested

canines must apply by July 5. Procession of canine competitors at 10:15 on the show grounds and the official trials will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the waterfront. Admission to the trials is included in the price of a show ticket. Visit: maineboats.com/boatshow

FIDO & FRIENDS AT THE FORT

Prospect, August 21 9am to 5pm at Fort Knox. Cost: Regular admission fees. Send Rover on Over for our animal lover’s event welcoming pets and owners to participate in various fun and educational activities. Community Animal Rescues, Veterinary Clinics, Kennel Clubs and local vendors are all invited to come enjoy the day to encourage happier, healthier lifestyles for people and their pets. FMI: (207) 469-6553 or fortknoxmaine.com

PET ROCK IN THE PARK

Portland, August 29 Join Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care from 11am- 4pm at Deering Oaks Park for our annual Pet Rock in the Park. This dog-friendly event features LIVE music, animal demonstrations, food vendors, pet products, service vendors, animal shelters and rescue organizations. To benefit the Animal Cancer Foundation. FMI: pvesc.com

BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETY’S PAWS ON PARADE

Bangor, October 2 28th year of Paws on Parade, held at Husson University. The event features a variety of sponsors, vendors, and highlights such as a pet costume contest and shelter dog runway show. FMI or to pre-register: bangorhumane.org or call (207)942-8902.

HOWL-O-RUN

Lamoine, October 30 5k to benefit the SPCA of Hancock County. FMI: spcahancock.org

PARTY FOR THE PUPS

Old Orchard Beach, November 6 Benefit for Almost Home Rescue held at Dunegrass Golf Club. Silent auction, music, dancing, 50/50 raffle, appetizers, desserts and cash bar. Get your tickets at almosthomerescue.net

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CRAFT SHOW

Rockland, November 27 Plan your holiday shopping for the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Annual Festival of Lights Craft show at the Rockland Elks Lodge, hosted by Pope Memorial Humane Society. FMI: popehumane.org

WIENERFEST

Belfast, September 12 Held at Steamboat Landing Park. A celebration of dachshunds and the people who love them. The event benefits PAWS Animal Adoption Center, a non-profit animal shelter. FMI: mainewienerfest.com

AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS

Camden, December 3 Silent and online Auction. Proceeds will benefit PAWS Animal Adoption Center. FMI: pawsadoption.org

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