Calendar of Events: December 2006
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Friday December 01, 2006
Inventory Overstock Sale at Critter Outfitter, Camden
56 Elm Street, Camden
Huge inventory overstock sale. Some items marked down as much as 50%. Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League will offer baked goods and gift wrapping for all holiday purchases. FMI: 230-0037.
Saturday December 02, 2006
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa Claws at PetSmart!
PetSmart, Biddeford
Visit PETsMART for Santa Claws Pet Portraits with Santa! The Animal Welfare Society and Santa will be on hand taking pictures of your favorite companion with Santa. Framed photos are available for $9.95 and half of the proceeds go to the AWS! What a great way to help AWS animals while commemorating the 2006 Holidays with your loving pet!
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Planet Dog Mobile Adoption Event
Planet Dog Company Store, 211 Marginal Way, Portland
Join us at Planet Dog in Portland for another Mobile Adoption Event. Stop by and learn about the shelter, chat with some great volunteers and meet many great Animal Welfare Society animals. You may just find yourself a new companion for the Holiday!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alternative Non-Profit Holiday Fair
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust building in Goose Rocks
Join us for the 3rd annual Alternative Non Profit Holiday Fair. Give the gift of membership and help out a non-profit while doing your holiday shopping! The Animal Welfare Society will be on hand with cookbooks, gift certificates, clothing and much more! We hope to see you there!
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pet Photos with Santa
PetCo, Turnpike Mall, Augusta
Santa is coming to PetCo to pose for photos with your favorite pets. Photos taken by a professional photographer. Christmas cards are available. No pet? Children and families are welcome. Proceeds to benefit North East Rottweiler Rescue.
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Rabies Clinic
Humane Society of Knox County, Dexter Extension, Thomaston.
$10 per pet, cash only. Dogs on leash and cats in carriers, please. Bring proof of prior rabies vaccine if possible.
FMI: Call 594-2200.
Inventory Overstock Sale at Critter Outfitter, Camden
56 Elm Street, Camden
Huge inventory overstock sale. Some items marked down as much as 50%. Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League will offer baked goods and gift wrapping for all holiday purchases. FMI: 230-0037.
Pug Christmas Party
Milford Town Hall, Bangor
The PUG Society is holding its annual Christmas party. We are a group of people owned by pugs and these social events are a chance to get together and talk about our pugs while they mingle with each other.
For more information: 433-7643
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sit with Santa
Planet Dog Company Store, 211 Marginal Way, Portland
Kids and dogs are invited to have their photos taken with Santa. A professional photographer will be taking the photos. $10.00 per photo greeting card or image on CD. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Cycle of Life Fund which pays for toys, books, games, field trips and other therapeutic initiatives for children in the oncology unit. Free refreshments. FMI: Call Kristen Smith, 761-1515.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Rabies Plus Clinic
Georgetown Town Hall, Bay Point Road, Georgetown
Sponsored by the Coastal Humane Society. Have your pet's ears cleaned and/or nails trimmed for $5 each. Rabies vaccinations are $10 per pet. It is important to present your current rabies certificate at that time so please bring it with you. FMI: Call 725-5051.
Sunday December 03, 2006
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa Claws at PetSmart
PetSmart, Biddeford
Visit PETsMART for Santa Claws Pet Portraits with Santa! The Animal Welfare Society and Santa will be on hand taking pictures of your favorite companion with Santa. Framed photos are available for $9.95 and half of the proceeds go to the AWS! What a great way to help AWS animals while commemorating the 2006 Holidays with your loving pet!
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Alternative Non-Profit Holiday Fair
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust building in Goose Rocks
Join us for the 3rd annual Alternative Non Profit Holiday Fair. Give the gift of membership and help out a non-profit while doing your holiday shopping! The Animal Welfare Society will be on hand with cookbooks, gift certificates, clothing and much more! We hope to see you there!
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pet Photos with Santa
Critter Outfitter, 56 Elm St., Camden.
Santa photos and a bakesale to benefit the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League. Free gift-wrapping on items that shoppers bring to Critter Outfitter. FMI: Call Wanda Burnham at 832-8515 or visit www.crarl.org.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Santa Clause photos with Mark Haskell
Inventory Overstock Sale at Critter Outfitter, Camden
56 Elm Street, Camden
Huge inventory overstock sale. Some items marked down as much as 50%. Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League will offer baked goods and gift wrapping for all holiday purchases. Santa photos with Mark Haskell from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. FMI: 207-230-0037.
Tuesday December 05, 2006
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Photos with Santa Benefit
Renaissance Dogs, 127 Main Rd., Holden
In support of the inaugural Presents for Pups campaign, Keepsake Photography will take your dog’s photo with Santa or in a winter scene. Bring the whole family and get a family photograph as a keepsake this holiday season. The $5.00 sitting fee will be waived for bringing a new, unwrapped dog toy. Prints will be available for purchase, with 50% of the proceeds going to Presents for Pups. For more information on Presents for Pups, to schedule a sitting time for photos or directions to our drop-off spot in Holden, call 989-9977.
Wednesday December 06, 2006
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Photos with Santa Benefit
Renaissance Dogs, 127 Main Rd., Holden
In support of the inaugural Presents for Pups campaign, Keepsake Photography will take your dog’s photo with Santa or in a winter scene. Bring the whole family and get a family photograph as a keepsake this holiday season. The $5.00 sitting fee will be waived for bringing a new, unwrapped dog toy. Prints will be available for purchase, with 50% of the proceeds going to Presents for Pups. For more information on Presents for Pups, to schedule a sitting time for photos or directions to our drop-off spot in Holden, call 989-9977.
Saturday December 09, 2006
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
AWS Holiday Open House
Animal Welfare Society shelter, Holland Road, West Kennebunk
It's that time of year again! Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House. We will be accepting holiday donations and will have a wishing tree with donation ideas. We will also have goodies, refreshments, pictures with Santa, merchandise and the Junior Member Christmas Party for Humane Education alumni! Join us for a fun day of food, friends and Holiday Cheer!
2 p.m.
Southern Maine Christmas Parade
Wells
The Animal Welfare Society is again joining the Southern Maine Christmas Parade. This is a southern Maine favorite and always has some wonderful floats and participants. Be sure to catch the AWS shelter dogs and this year don't miss the pAWSitively OGUNQUIT painted animals!
3 p.m.
Ogunquit Holiday Spirit Parade
Don't miss the Ogunquit Holiday Spirit Parade. See the Animal Welfare Society marching unit and the pAWSitively OGUNQUIT animals, and spread the holiday cheer!
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pictures with Santa!
PetQuarters, 486 Payne Rd, Scarborough
Christmas cards are available. No pet? Children and families are welcome. Proceeds to benefit North East Rottweiler Rescue. FMI: Call 885-5005.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pet Pics with Santa at Lazy Bones
Lazy Bones: the Shop for Dogs 42 Cushing St., Brunswick
We will have Santa here to take pictures with your pets(not just dogs)! For a $5.00 donation that will go to Almost Home Rescue, Santa will pose with your pets(and/or kids). Bring your pet and a camera and we provide Santa! FMI: 207-373-9098
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Animal House Grand Re-Opening Celebration
372 Main Street, Damariscotta
Photos by pet photographer Linda Eastman of Phodography. Free gift bags a-paw-tizers available for the first 50 customers. A special sale and door prizes will be offered throughout the day. Try the new Self-Service Dog Wash. The best entry to name the Doberman statue that resides near the entrance gets a free dog bath. Check out the new Adoption Center. FMI: More info or call 563-5595 or email info@theanimalhouse.net
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Photos With Santa
Blue Seal Feeds, Windham
Children & pets welcome for photos with santa. Pictures will be emailed or $5 for 5x7. FMI: Call 892-9411 or email windhamblueseal@adelphia.net
Sunday December 10, 2006
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coastal Humane Society Open House
30 Range Road, Brunswick
All canine, feline, and all other residents of the Coastal Humane Society invite you to attend our open house. Refreshments will be served and crafts will be available for purchase. We wish to proudly showcase our newly painted lobby and work areas. A handmade quilt is available for raffle as well as a Wellness basket donated by a local business. Both are showcased in the lobby of the shelter and raffle tickets may be purchased at the shelter during
business hours. FMI: Call 725-5051.
Saturday December 16, 2006
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa Claws at PETsMART!
Visit PETsMART for Santa Claws Pet Portraits with Santa! The Animal Welfare Society and Santa will be on hand taking pictures of your favorite companion with Santa. Framed photos are available for $9.95 and half of the proceeds go to the AWS! What a great way to help AWS animals while commemorating the 2006 Holidays with your loving pet!
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Almost Home for the Holidays Adoption Event & Open House.
The Pampered Pooch, 228 Lewiston Rd. Gray
Almost Home Rescue of Maine invites you to visit our dogs in temporary foster care and learn how to adopt or foster. Have your pet's portrait painted by an artist, or photo taken with Santa! Raffle prizes, refreshments, holiday sale and more. FMI: Call The Pampered Pooch 657-6624 or email pamperedpooch@securespeed.us
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Rabies Plus Clinic
Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick
Have your pet's ears cleaned and/or nails trimmed for $5 each. Rabies vaccinations are $10 per pet. It is important to present your current rabies certificate at that time so please bring it with you. FMI: Call 725-5051.
Sunday December 17, 2006
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa Claws at PETsMART!
Visit PETsMART for Santa Claws Pet Portraits with Santa! The Animal Welfare Society and Santa will be on hand taking pictures of your favorite companion with Santa. Framed photos are available for $9.95 and half of the proceeds go to the AWS! What a great way to help AWS animals while commemorating the 2006 Holidays with your loving pet!
Tuesday December 26, 2006
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dogsledding Day Trip
Mahoosuc Guide Service, Bear River Rd., Newry
Come meet our friendly Yukon huskies! FMI: Call Polly or Kevin 824-2073. Website:
www.mahoosuc.com .
Wednesday December 27, 2006
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dogsledding Day Trip
Mahoosuc Guide Service, Bear River Rd., Newry
Come meet our friendly Yukon huskies! FMI: Call Polly or Kevin 824-2073. Website:
www.mahoosuc.com .
Thursday December 28, 2006
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dogsledding Day Trip
Mahoosuc Guide Service, Bear River Rd., Newry
Come meet our friendly Yukon huskies! FMI: Call Polly or Kevin 824-2073. Website:
www.mahoosuc.com .
Friday December 29, 2006
Dogsledding and Cross Country Skiing Camping Trip
Through Jan. 1. Dogsledding and cross country skiing camping trip with Mahoosuc Guide Service in the western mountains of Maine. Experience the thrill of traveling with dogs in the winter! FMI: Call Polly or Kevin at 824-2073, or visit www.mahoosuc.com.
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