Planet Dog Blog

Thanks to the Therapy Dogs at Maine Med

2012-01-17T14:03:14-05:00

As we closed out 2011, we awarded nearly $70,000 in grants to 10 organizations that utilize dogs in some capacity to help people in need. One of those grantees is the Therapy Dog Program at Maine Medical Center, based right...

The Dogs that Sit With Santa

2011-12-06T14:05:46-05:00

Santa Claus made his way to the Planet Dog Company Store on Sunday for our 6th annual Sit with Santa fundraiser. All the money raised helps to fund the grant program of the Planet Dog Foundation, supporting non profits that...

In Honor of Senior Dogs

2011-11-14T11:57:14-05:00

Greetings, friends! November is Senior Dog Month- a wonderful time to celebrate and appreciate our grizzled and wise companions. If you are considering a new dog for your family, there are so many reasons to bypass the puppies and head...

Celebrating Ten Years of Giving

2011-10-12T17:33:46-04:00

Join us at Planet Dog as we celebrate 10 years of giving! Planet Dog proudly donates 2% of every sale to our non-profit arm, the Planet Dog Foundation, to fund the training, placement and support of dogs working to help...

The Origins of "Man's Best Friend"

2011-09-30T11:16:59-04:00

The Planet Dog Foundation crew is busy preparing for our 6th Annual Woofminster Amateur Dog Show, a celebration of the many ways dogs endear themselves to us. There are a variety of "challenges" to allow participating dogs to show off...

Happy National Guide Dog Month!

2011-09-07T17:36:17-04:00

September is National Guide Dog Month. In celebration, here are some fast facts about guide dogs, and some tips on etiquette when you meet one. All of us at Planet Dog are honored to be able to support these amazing...

Working Hard for the Kibble

2011-08-22T14:11:25-04:00

It is grant season again at the Planet Dog Foundation. Every year, we receive hundreds of proposals from organizations seeking financial support for the programs they conduct, helping people by using specially trained dogs. As always, the range of programs...

Our Human Pets? Or our Pet Children?

2011-07-29T15:34:30-04:00

Research continually shows that many of us consider our pets a part of the family. We treat them as our children, pamper them, and often make heroic sacrifices to accommodate their peculiar needs into our routines. As we dive further...

Hot Dogs and Cool Dogs

2011-07-12T13:41:35-04:00

It’s hot. It’s hot everywhere- even in Maine. It doesn’t usually get *really* hot in Maine, at least not along the coast where Planet Dog is lucky enough to be. But today, it's unusual for Northern New England on the...

The Woodchuck has a big fan!

2011-07-01T11:26:53-04:00

Wow! We couldn't have said it better ourselves- many thanks to the Pet Secret Shopper for an outstanding review of the beautiful and eco-friendly bamboo and cork WoodChuck. They also posted a fantastic how-to video- it makes us want to...