South Portland Dog Owners Group Blog

Change in SoPoDOG Contact - YOUR Membership Needed!

2012-02-26T16:19:00.001-05:00

In order to save much needed funds SoPoDOG will be discontinuing our Constant Contact newsletter and will be relying on the following methods of communication: 1.) Our Facebook group: CLICK HERE to join! 2.) Standard e-mail - please let us know if you would like to be removed from our email list, or add us to your accepted list so the e-mail will not end up in your spam folder. Email

Winterfest: Human Dogsled Races

2012-01-23T15:14:00.000-05:00

This time the HUMAN pulls the sled! Released by the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club South Portland Winter Festival 2012 Human Dogsled Competition Sponsored by: South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club LOCATION: Thomas Knight Park DATE: Saturday, February 4, 2012 TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM PRIZES: Prize winners will be announced at the Mill Creek Bandstand after completion of

Saturday, September 3 - Beach and Parks Clean-up

2011-08-29T14:32:00.005-04:00

This Saturday, September 3, 2011 Willard Beach from 7 am to 9 am Bug Light Park and Hinckley Park 9 am to 10:30 am Bring your own bags and gloves. There will be a drawing for a SoPoDOG t-shirt at each location for all volunteers! If you have questions please contact us at southportlanddog@gmail.com or go to our website at www.sopodog.com. Join our Facebook group for updates: CLICK

Dog Waste Bags "Pass Through" the City Budget!

2011-05-14T13:34:00.001-04:00

Great news! One of our City Councilors let me know the dog waste bags have been put back into the city budget - so they will be provided at some point... but I do not yet know when they will be resupplied. It could be after July 1st because that is when the fiscal budget begins for 2011-2012. I will be checking with the parks department for more information but until then - Bring Your Own Bag,

Hinckley Clean-up Postponed to May 7, 9-12

2011-04-23T10:00:00.002-04:00

The Hinckley Park Clean-up with the South Portland Land Trust will be on May 7 from 9-12. Today it was too wet and cold to clean at Hinckley and postponing until May 7 will get us back on our regular First Saturday of the Month Clean-up Schedule. So come on Saturday, May 7 between 9-12 and the first 25 people can have a coupon for a free drip or iced coffee at Scratch Bakery, the first eight

No rain yet, so the clean up is a go!

2011-04-23T08:10:00.001-04:00

The SPLT Earth Day Clean-up is ON! The clean-up is RIGHT NOW at Willard Beach and 9-11 at Hinckley Park! Come on over! (If it starts raining hard by 9 - 9:30 we will hold the Hinckley Clean-up next weekend, thank you!) -Crystal

Possible rain in the forecast for Earth Day Clean-up

2011-04-20T22:58:00.000-04:00

April showers bring May flowers, but the showers that are possible on Saturday may delay the Earth Day event. If there is rain on Saturday, April 23 the cleanup will be on April 30th. If you aren't sure if it's postponed check this blog or check your facebook messages and we will let you know the details! Remember - free stuff, a raffle and trash! What a combo! thanks a lot! Crystal

Bring Your Own Bag, and one for another dog walker!

2011-04-10T21:02:00.000-04:00

The city has officially released the information that there will no longer be bags for dog waste available in the dispensers anywhere in the city. What this means is we will be going through a transition period - breaking dependence from city supplied bags - everyone will need to bring their own bags when they walk in the parks and at Willard Beach. Please help us by bringing spare bags and

Earth Day Clean-Up with the South Portland Land Trust

2011-03-27T21:18:00.000-04:00

Join the South Portland Land Trust and SoPoDOG in the SPLT's 12th Annual Earth Day Clean-up! Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 AMLocations: Hinckley Park and Willard Beach A SoPoDOG volunteer will be at the Hinckley Park parking lot with supplies, another will be at the Willard Beach Snack Shack / beach house. Come out and join us! It's time to clean up for spring!

Get your dog licensed for 2011

2011-01-21T18:04:00.000-05:00

What? Every year your dog needs to be licensed in the State of Maine. This year you will get a large red tag your dog needs to wear at all times when not on your property. This proves your dog has a current rabies vaccination and is the law. How? Go to City Hall with the proper paperwork: your dog’s (s’) rabies certificate(s), proof from your vet that your dog has been spayed or neutered. Cost

Time to Renew Your Membership for 2011!

2011-01-19T15:37:00.000-05:00

We need you...to be a supporting member of SoPoDOG! Click here to go directly to our easy to use paypal link! Or mail a check to SoPoDOG, PO Box 2163, South Portland, ME. Membership is $10 per year for individuals and $15 a year for families. Help keep SoPoDOG strong and promote our positive community image. • Pick up after your dog, remind others to do so as well. • Carry an extra bag for a

Community Gardens - Another way to share open space!

2011-01-19T15:13:00.000-05:00

Please note: for those of you who go to the Hamlin School field to exercise your dogs - don't worry! The plan for the garden is for it to be set off to the side of the field and toward the road nearer the school. It will not impact the larger open space at the school. The garden will not allow pesticides - it will be completely organic and SAFE for you and your dog! The garden is also going to be

Home needed for orphaned cats

2010-12-01T21:03:00.000-05:00

Due to the unexpected death of their guardian, three elderly cats are in immediate need of foster care and/or a new home. They are housebroken, indoor cats with very sweet personalities. If you can help, or know someone who can please e-mail Angela at angela.gulielmetti@gmail.com Thank you!

Volunteer Group Monitors Dog Walkers on Willard Beach

2010-08-27T11:35:00.006-04:00

The "Golden Girls" keep tabs on dog walkers CHECK IT OUT! There is a group of police trained volunteers patrolling Willard Beach to make sure there is compliance with the dog ordinance! How cool is that! Support from the SoPo Police Department to help us make sure everyone follows the rules! Take a look at the story in the Forecaster by following the link below. And when you see the "

Second Annual Blessing of the Pets, Sunday, June 27

2010-06-23T16:56:00.000-04:00

Join the Peoples United Methodist Church of South Portland and SoPoDOG Second Annual Blessing of the Pets (This year on Willard Beach!) Join the Peoples United Methodist Church Co-pastor Jamie Arrison and church members to bless pets on June 27th at 7:30 am at Willard Beach, rain or shine. We will meet at the beach house. Bring a chair or blanket and be prepared for whatever the weather may be

Help us Saturday 4/24, Annual Earth Day Clean-up

2010-04-22T11:44:00.000-04:00

Earth Day Clean-up this Saturday 4/27 from 9:00-11:30 at Bug Light, Greenbelt Who: South Portland Land Trust, SoPoDOG team participating in event When:Saturday, 4/27 from 9:00 - 11:30 am Where:Meet at Bug Light entrance Clean Up Area:Greenbelt Leading from Bug Light to Betsy Ross House and Bug Light Park Peggy or Crystal will be at the entrance of Bug Light with supplies.

SoPoDOG Campaign - Bring You Own Bag!

2010-04-22T11:42:00.000-04:00

SoPoDOG is launching a 2010 Campaign for a City-Wide Bring Your Own Bag Program for dog walkers! Peggy Stewart and I have been working on this issue by connecting with the city and advocates to find funds and alternatives for the current "Mutt Mitts" supplied by the city and paid for by taxpayer dollars. It is still unclear if the bags will be in the budget, but it is likely the funding

April Stools Day, Saturday April 3, 8-10 am

2010-03-30T17:56:00.001-04:00

Join us for the 18th Annual April Stools Day: Poop and trash pickup of public green spaces and neighborhoods!Sponsored by Friends of the Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME and Fetch! When: Saturday April 3rd, 8-10 am (RAIN OR SHINE) Where: Hinckley Park, Willard Beach, Bug Light Park Details: Each site has a coordinator who will provide information and supplies for clean up volunteers: latex

Dog Waste Bags on Budget Chopping Block

2010-03-14T18:50:00.000-04:00

(Update as of 3/15) There is the possibility that the city may no longer offer dog waste bags at parks and Willard Beach due to budget cuts. The bags are on the list of suggested cuts created by our City Manager. Public comment on the budget will begin in April (more information will follow re: City Council meetings, how you can make your voice heard, etc.).Please note, the city operations budget

A Quick Pickup at Hinckley

2010-02-16T20:27:00.000-05:00

I intended it to be a quick pickup. I have vacation this week so I figured - why not go to Hinckley and pick up before the snow flies? I have an hour or so. The snow started to come down and I trekked over to Hinckley. Scooby hadn't been there in a while and was happy to be back. I was armed with my small garden digger for the stubborn poops, work gloves, a lot of old Hannaford bags and one of

The Best of Portland, 2010: SHARE Willard Beach Campaign

2010-02-15T15:19:00.000-05:00

Help SoPoDOG increase the visibility of our group and encourage responsible dog ownership in SoPo. Please vote for the SHARE WILLARD BEACH CAMPAIGN as the best Portland "Local Cause" for 2010!Click below and WRITE-IN: SHARE Willard Beach CampaignThe Portland Phoenix, The Best of 2010After you write in SHARE Willard Beach Campaign, you can vote for other categories, but make sure you click on:1.)

Floppy Eared Dogs Needed

2010-02-15T15:13:00.000-05:00

Help an animal care organization and your dog's picture may be in a book!Author Kathy Brodsky is working on a book about dogs called: The Winner Is... She ran a contest to find a starring cat for her book Purrsnikitty. Now you and your dog have the chance to be in her newest book! When you enter 3 photos of your floppy eared dog a minimum $5.00 donation to an animal care group is

Cat killed by animal in Willard Neighborhood

2010-02-15T15:11:00.000-05:00

You may have seen signs around Willard Beach and in Scratch Bakery for a missing cat, Bandit. Unfortunately Bandit's remains were found and he was most likely killed by a fox. This fall there were articles in the local papers about keeping cats inside to prevent them from being killed by fox.Please spread the word that cats are being killed in South Portland and you may want to watch your small

Why bother with a leash?

2010-02-15T15:10:00.000-05:00

It's almost spring and the complaints have started with calls to city councilors. The topic right now: owners who do not leash their dogs when walking on sidewalks, parking lots, and on the streets surrounding Willard Beach.DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES WHEN THEY ARE IN PARKING LOTS AND ON SIDEWALKS (also on the entire length of the Greenbelt Walkway).When owners do not leash their dogs they are

Get to Know a Rescue Group - Lucky Pup Rescue of Southern Maine

2010-01-18T15:17:00.000-05:00

This Lucky Pup puppy is one of a litter of nine that arrived in Maine this weekend!The following information was taken from the Lucky Pup Rescue home page at www.luckypuprescue.org.Lucky Pup Rescue is a small, non-profit, family-run rescue based in Southern Maine. Lucky Pup believes that all dogs deserve a safe and happy home regardless of where they are from and work to re-home both local dogs

Dog Licenses Due by the end of January!

2010-01-18T15:13:00.000-05:00

Dog licenses due this month for 2010!Don't be late, license your dog!State law mandates that all dogs must be licensed yearly in their town of residence and the owner must provide proof of rabies vaccination.BEFORE 1/31 go to city hall or go to www.southportland.org to license online. You need to provide proof of rabies vaccination and spay / neuter paperwork.The fines are stiff. Don't be late!

Update for January 2010!

2009-12-30T16:06:00.000-05:00