Dog Days of Summer - Dog-Friendly Maine Beaches Your Dog Will Dig
The dog days of summer are here! The busy summer season's reduced beach access hours can be a doggie downer, luckily there are still dog friendly Maine beaches where our beach-loving pups can wag with furry friends, do the doggie paddle and play ball.
How Much Does it Cost to Have a Dog? - Guide to a Strict Budget
At some point, we all wanted a furry friend to whom we could offer our love and enter into the family. If you want to get a puppy but don't know the costs, we hope this article will help you. We'll give you all the information you need about how much it costs to care for a dog and what it means to raise it.
Portland's Dog-Friendly Beaches - The Scoop on Summer Hours For Happy Maine Beach Dogs
You and your beach rover might want to plan a beach marathon this week to the Greater Portland dog-friendly beaches. I don't want to be a doggie-downer but off-season beach hours have already begun to roll-over into the peak season where doggie beach play is more limited. Here's my scoop on the Greater Portland dog-friendly beaches, summer hours and a reminder of where off-season beach dog hours are still in play.
Dog Beauty Contests - Sponsors to Find
Posture, temperament, or skills are just some of the important elements when preparing a dog for competition. Our furry friends show us what a stylish and classy dog means.
Top 5 Things I Love About Living in Dog-Friendly Portland, Maine
We're on the threshold of the July 4th weekend and I'm feeling thankful and pawtriotic. I thought I'd do a four-paw salute to the New England town, that won my heart when we moved here 10 years ago - Portland, Maine.
Fall in Love with Dog Friendly Bar Harbor and Acadia
On a recent late September visit to Bar Harbor, the leaves were still green with end-of-summer denial as Mother Nature conducted a waltz between balmy summer temps and apple crisp Fall mornings. We revisited our favorite Bar Harbor dog friendly destinations and hiked up Acadia 's South Bubble to catch the last of the summer-like views before everything turns golden.
Damariscotta 's Animal House stretches its holistic paws into Westbrook
The Animal House is a family-owned business from the Damariscotta area that has now wagged its way onto Westbrook 's Main Street.
Dog Friendly Bar Harbor and Acadia - Our Happy Maine Dog 's Top 10 Things To Do
On a recent September late summer hiatus, our happy Maine dog, Ted, got to travel with us Down East to dog friendly Bar Harbor and Acadia along with his visiting grandparents from New Zealand.
Wag it forward - lend a helping paw to furry friends in need this holiday season
As you get ready for your holiday celebrations with your dearly fur-loved, take some time to consider our less fortunate four-paw friends who are still looking for love. There are so many ways you can help make a difference. Here are eight animal loving organizations that work hard 365 days a year to rescue and find happy new fur-ever families for animals in need. See how you can wag it forward this holiday season on The Maine Wag with Maine Today.
Who let the dogs out: Riding with the Portland Bark Bus woof-gang
I finally got a chance to ruff it up and go doggie day-tripping on the Portland Bark Bus with the dogs. We drove down my road and neighbors ' heads turned as they saw my nose pressed up against the bus window alongside my wagging bus buddies. The Bark Bus is a doggie daycare on wheels for the adventure-seeking hound.
Happy Maine Dog-Friendly Trails on National Trails Day
On June 6 2015, outdoor enthusiasts throughout the United States will participate in The American Hiking Society 's 23rd Annual National Trails Day - America 's largest trails celebration. Maine boasts over 1000 trails for the outdoor-lover to explore. From the stunning coast, to the mountains and wilderness woods - you can find your happy Maine dog-friendly trail on National Trails Day in Maine.
Maine Rescue Dogs Have Their Day at Boothbay Railway Village
The Boothbay Railway Village is hosting their Second Annual Rescue Day at The Railway Village on Saturday June 6. This dog-friendly Maine event is all about fundraising, adoptions, family fun and dog activities. Key supporting local businesses include, The Animal House - a destination health-focused pet supply store in Damariscotta and Westbrook and The Coastal Dog - an open-concept boarding service in Edgecombe.
Happy tails unleashed - 5 dog-friendly beaches near Portland - HappyMeStuff | HappyMeStuff
Five tail-wagging off-leash dog-friendly beaches where your Rover can let their fur down near Portland. Don 't be a couch potato; 'tis the off-season when our Maine beaches go the dogs.
Rescue ME - Happy Maine Giving Tuesday
Happy Giving Tuesday. The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been designated as a global day where the world comes together for one common purpose - to celebrate generosity and give. HappyME is a dog-loving Maine business that likes to give back so we are sharing the good woof on nine animal loving Maine organizations that work hard 365 days a year to rescue and find happy new fur-ever families for animals in need.
Fall is for Fido - Maine Beaches Go to The Dogs
Tick. Tock. Tick. As the clock ticks over to 9:54 pm on September 22nd, Eastern Daylight Time, the sun crosses the celestial line and Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere. Don 't whine, this is great news, goodbye summer beach umbrellas and hello frolicking Fidos! During the peak summer season Fido 's hours are more limited but as the summer curtain goes down on the horizon beach dogs and their folks get more time to kick up their heels at dog friendly Maine beaches. Some towns switch their beach rules towards four-paw action right after Labor Day while others wait till the golden days of early October.
Our Dog 's Letter To Your Boss On National Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Happy National Bring Your Dog To Work Day. As an advocate for fellow dogs our Happy Maine dog, Ted, put his paws to keyboard and created a ruff draft letter on why your boss needs to let you bring your dog to work on a regular basis. Feel free to share this letter filled with pawesome facts to help your boss convert.
4th Annual Martinis for Mutts - Maine 's Dog-Friendly Happy Hour Toast To Animal Refuge League
There 's a reason there 's a tail in cockTAIL. Toasting all who raised their glasses for this furry good cause. The Portland Regency Hotel, Animal Refuge League and HappyME pawtnered for the 4th year to present this dog-friendly Maine cocktail fundraiser right in the heart of Portland 's Old Port. The high-tail happy hour was hosted in The Regency Hotel 's Milk St cafe and bar - a patio-style garden oasis.
Thanksgiving puppy pacifiers - toy stuffing recipes for your holiday dog
These tasty dog-friendly toy stuffing recipes, only take 5 minutes to make and are perfect for freezing. Our Wild Bluenana Pup-fait, Just Ducky Turkey Pie and Pumpkin-Nutter Pup Pie will be the perfect puppy chill pills to serve up during the festive holiday madness. Discover these dog-friendly holiday recipes on The Maine Wag with Maine Today.
Dog Friendly Maine Hotels, Inns and Resorts From Southern Maine to the Midcoast
For those of us who feel like a summer vacation without your dog is like leaving a member of your family behind, traveling in Maine is really a dream come true. Throughout the Pine Tree State many of the people and local tourism businesses welcome dogs as V.I.Ds who deserve to not just be permitted but embraced with open arms.
A Happy Maine Walk on the Wild Side - Wild Blueberry Harvest Season
Following a recent trip to Bar Harbor, Maine we decided to head Downeast into the Wild Blueberry barrens to see Maine 's state fruit during harvest season. This was not a dog focused adventure but since we were on our way to the true Quietside of Acadia, Schoodic Peninsula, - a tail-waggers paradise - it made perfect sense.
Kennebunkport 's Colony Hotel Loves 4-Pawed Best Friends
When you travel with your Best Friend it 's tremendous to find well-appointed dog friendly hotels that make you and your dog happy; The Colony Hotel is one of those special Maine finds and welcomes dogs of all sizes. Situated in Kennebunkport, with spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean, an endless green lawn and organic gardens, you and your dog can put your paws up or seek adventure.
Favorite HappyME Dog Friendly Winter Activities in Maine
As the season changes from Fall to Winter, we love to get out and celebrate the Maine outdoors with our HappyME dog, Ted, aka Wag. When the fall colors fade and the last leaves are raked - Maine makes its transformation into the festive holiday season. No need to hibernate, as the summer vacation fans migrate, our happy Maine dog changes gear and gives a high-5 to- all the happyME dog friendly winter activities in Maine - more Maine Mountain Recreation, Dog friendly beach time and Snowy trail-blazing.