Carden Kennels

09/02/2026

🐾 Could your pet be the face of petMAINE 2027? 📸

We're looking for an incredible photo of your pet enjoying everything that makes Maine special! Whether they're exploring the coastline, hiking a favorite trail, relaxing by a lake, or taking in the fall colors, we want to see your best shot.

🏆 Enter the 2027 petMAINE Cover Contest for a chance to have your pet featured on the cover of petMAINE and win a gift basket valued at approximately $150!

Before you submit, please remember:
🐾 You must own the rights to the photo or have permission to publish it.
🐾 Photos should be vertical and at least 300 dpi.
🐾 Maine scenery is preferred.
🐾 Include where in Maine the photo was taken.
🐾 Entries close October 30, 2026.
📧 Submit your photo to [email protected]
🌐 Visit petmaine.com for complete contest details.

Contest Terms: By entering the contest, participants acknowledge and agree that submitted photos may be used in print and digital publications associated with petMAINE and Downeast Dog News and may be modified for design or production purposes

08/04/2026

Big smiles! 💛🩵
Grooms by Rachael

08/04/2026

Clean paws are happy paws! 🫧 ✂️
Grooms by Rachael

08/01/2026

BARK IN THE PARK
Thursday, August 13, Portland, 6PM

The Portland Sea Dogs will host “Bark in the Park” games, presented by Mainely Veterinary Dentistry, in 2026, allowing fans to take their dog out to the ballgame. Start the game with a parade around the ball field led by Slugger, then enjoy the game in the special seating area in the Gifford’s Pavilion.

Tickets are available at seadogs.com, or by calling 207-879-9500. Only 300 tickets available. www.milb.com

07/31/2026

🐾 It's Time to Vote for Your Favorite Maine Pet & Pet-Friendly Businesses! 🐾

Show some love for the businesses that make life better for Maine pets and their people!

Vote for your favorites in these categories:
🐶 Vet Practice
✂️ Groomer
🎓 Trainer
🛍️ Pet Store
🇺🇸 Maine-Made Product
🏡 Daycare/Boarding
❤️ Rescue/Shelter
🛏️ Pet-Friendly Lodging
📸 Pet Photographer/Artist
⛺ Pet-Friendly Campground

The link below will take you to the voting form where you can submit your favorites.

Please note:
• One vote per person (duplicate entries will be deleted).
• Be sure to include the town for each business you nominate.
• If a business has multiple locations, please enter just one location.

🐾 Click the link below to VOTE for your favorites!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK84RKv0SzZWb0GP2QtACt135trSPUmllnnOTnWfzbGz5GeQ/viewform?usp=header

🗓️ Voting ends August 31st, and the winners will be announced in our November Best of the Best issue!

07/31/2026

It’s international friends Day!

07/27/2026

🌊☀️ "We are ready to hit the beach!"
Grooms by Rachael

07/27/2026

💛🩵Happy and freshly groomed dogs are the best way to start anyone's week!💛🩵
Grooms by Rachael

07/23/2026

📢Voting has begun! 🏆 🐾
Click the shared link to vote for Carden Kennels for:
✂️ Best Dog Groomer
🥎 Best Doggie Daycare/boarding facility

Make sure to put in a vote for all your other Maine Pet Business favorites too! 🐾

The entire staff at Carden Kennels strive to provide our furry friends and human friends with exceptional care! We work to maintain a top-notch environment for every pet in our care and go the extra mile to deliver on the trust and expectations our pet parents place in us! Thank you for voting! 🩵💛🩵💛

🐾 It's Time to Vote for Your Favorite Maine Pet & Pet-Friendly Businesses! 🐾

Show some love for the businesses that make life better for Maine pets and their people!

Vote for your favorites in these categories:
🐶 Vet Practice
✂️ Groomer
🎓 Trainer
🛍️ Pet Store
🇺🇸 Maine-Made Product
🏡 Daycare/Boarding
❤️ Rescue/Shelter
🛏️ Pet-Friendly Lodging
📸 Pet Photographer/Artist
⛺ Pet-Friendly Campground

The link below will take you to the voting form where you can submit your favorites.

Please note:
• One vote per person (duplicate entries will be deleted).
• Be sure to include the town for each business you nominate.
• If a business has multiple locations, please enter just one location.

🐾 Click the link below to VOTE for your favorites!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK84RKv0SzZWb0GP2QtACt135trSPUmllnnOTnWfzbGz5GeQ/viewform?usp=header

🗓️ Voting ends August 31st, and the winners will be announced in our November Best of the Best issue!