November 21, 2008

Join us at The Animal House for a week of festivities at DogtoberFest ‘08!

Sat., October 25th, 11am-2pm: Adoption Clinic: Maine Greyhound Rescue Placement.

Sun., October 26th, 10am-2pm: Rabies Clinic, Dr. Abby Strobbe, $10

Mon., October 27th, 9;30am-4:30pm: 50% off all self-service washes at SUDS! Grooming with any shelter donation (may be used or new item, or monetary). Proceeds to be donated to Humane Society of Knox County.

Tues., October 28th. 1pm-5pm: In-store Demo: Blue Buffalo (www.bluebuff.com). Free samples.

Wed., October 29th, 2pm-7pm: Visit us at our booth at the 2008 Business Feast at the Darrows Barn at Round Top Farm. Free samples!

Thurs., October 30th, 5:30-7pm: Pet Costume Party and Contest: Free treats and prizes for best costumes!

Fri., October 31st: Trick and Treat. Have your dog do a trick and get a free treat!

Sat., Nov. 1st, 6am-9am: Early Bird! 30% off the first hour, 20% off the second hour, and 10% off the rest of the day. Excludes dog and cat food. 50% off select merchandise all day.

Sun., Nov. 2nd, 3pm-6pm: Pet First Aid & CPR class. Class fee is $40 and includes all books, dvds and materials. Class limited to 12. Taught by licensed Pet First Aid instructor Gail Conley-Regan. Sign-up in advance is required.

All DOGTOBERFEST ‘08 events take place at The Animal House, located at 372 Main Street in Damariscotta, except as noted. For more information, please call: 563.5595.

PAWS FOR A CAUSE: WOOFSTOCK 2008

The Lincoln Home will once again be the idyllic setting for WOOFSTOCK 2008, on Saturday, August 9th from 9:30am-3pm. WOOFSTOCK, a joint venture between The Animal House and the Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary Club, will feature pet-related seminars and demonstrations, a Family Fun Dog Show, Parade of Breeds, pet-related vendors, activities, services and games, free samples, food, and raffles throughout the day.

Some of the activities and services planned include Canine Good Citizen Testing (sign-up in advance is required), Pet Photography with Ronn Orenstein, Tarot Card and Paw Readings, Face Painting, Nail Clipping, Microchipping and Toothbrushing, Games for People and Pets and “How to Make the Perfect Dog Cookie!”. Plus, the “Taste Test” booth will be back again by popular demand!

Schedule of Events:

10:00am: Judy Garbow, Seminar: Animal Communication

10:30am: Judy Herman, DVM, Seminar: Feeding Raw Diet, Facts and Myths

11:00am: Flyball MAINEiacs, Demoonstration: Flyball

11:00am-1pm: Registration for Family Fun Dog Show

11:30am: Parade of Breeds

12:00pm: Canine Connection, Demonstration: Agility

1:00: Family Fun Dog Show

The following shelters and rescues will be participating at WOOFSTOCK 2008: Lincoln County Animal Shelter, Humane Society of Knox County, Boxers in Need, Life’s Little Paws Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Australian Shepherd Rescue and Placement Helpline, Maine Greyhound Placement Service, Safe Harbor Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rescue, North East Rottweiler Rescue & Referral, Coastal Great Dane Rescue, catwalk.dogpath, inc., Kennebec Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club & Rescue and New England Brittany Spaniel Rescue.

Over 30 pet-related vendors will be joining WOOFSTOCK this year from throughout New England including: Dogswell, Merrick, Blue Buffalo, Maine Friends of Animals, ZiwiPeak, Zuke’s, Planet Dog, Serendipity House/Douglas Paquette, Meadowbrook Kennel & Spa, Northern Tracks, Weruva, Canine Snack Shack, Honest Kitchen and many more.

All proceeds from WOOFSTOCK 2008 will be donated to the participating shelters and rescues and to Rotary charities. Well-behaved, leashed pets welcome. Rain or shine.

The Lincoln Home is located on River Road in Newcastle…look for the big white tents! For more information, please call The Animal House at 563-5595 or email: info@theanimalhouse.net.

Sponsored by Camden National Bank.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 1, 2008

Contact:

Aubrey Martin

207.563.5595

NEW GROOMING STUDIO TO OPEN IN DAMARISCOTTA

Got a dirty dog?  Make an appointment with SUDS!, the new grooming studio at The Animal House in Damariscotta. SUDS! specializes in medium and large breed dogs, and offers baths, nail clipping, cuts and specialty clips.  The Animal House has expanded their store to add SUDS! by renting another space in their current location at 372 Main Street.   The popular Self-Service Dog Wash is still be available, and will be moved into the SUDS! Grooming Studio area.

Baths and nail clipping are available Monday through Saturday and will be provided by current Animal House staffer Teresa Byers or groomer/pet stylist Mary Linda Rapelye.    Cuts and clips will be only be available on Fridays and Saturdays with Mary Linda, beginning June 13th.   Specialty services will also include a Furminator De-shedding package, anti-flea/tick package and doggy facials.  All products used in SUDS! are 100% natural.  

The Animal House & SUDS! Grooming Studio is located at 372 Main Street in Damariscotta.  The Animal House is open 7 days a week and features natural food and supplies for dogs and cats. An open house for SUDS! is planned for Sat., June 28th.  For more information, please call 563.5595.

The next Animal House event is the Pet Pirate Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, June 14th as part of the Pirate Rendezvous weekend.