Dog Lovers Team Up for National Dog Day

National Dog Day is Sunday, Aug. 26. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend?

You know here at Hamilton-Wenham Patch, we love dogs. We recently ran a pet photo contest and a dog won. Plus, Hamilton is home to the Myopia Sled Dog races - this year scheduled for Jan. 19-20 - and has plenty of great places to walk or hike with your dog. Aug. 26 is National Dog Day. That's the day animal advocate Colleen Paige has designated for honoring all those dogs who bring in the paper, and all those dogs who are neglected. Not to be confused with National Mutt Day (Dec. 2), National Puppy Day (March 23) or National Pet Day (April 11), each of the 19 national and international pet days founded by Paige are all designed with one thing in mind: to draw attention to the need for pet rescue. Paige, author, pet behaviorist and self …

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VIDEO: Sweet Terriers Need a Home

Do you have a space for Tinkerbell or Timmy in your life?

Tinkerbell and Timmy are two adorable pups at Northeast Animal Shelter looking for their forever home. Watch our video to learn more about these puppies. If Terry and Timmy are adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter, which serves all of the North Shore including Hamilton and Wenham, at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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VIDEO: Spunky Beagle Mix Needs a Home

Bradley is a sweet, energetic dog at Northeast Animal Shelter; could he be your match?

Bradley is a friendly beagle mix looking for a home. To learn more about Bradley, watch our video. If Bradley is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter, which serves all of the North Shore, including Hamilton and Wenham, at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.  

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VIDEO: How Sweet is Beau?

Check out this lovable dog from Northeast Animal Shelter.

Beau is a energetic Pointer mix at Northeast Animal Shelter looking for his forever home. Watch our video to learn more about Beau. If Beau is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter, which serves the North Shore including Hamilton and Wenham, at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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VIDEO: Check Out These Cool Cats of Summer

Northeast Animal Shelter has 125 of cats in need of homes.

Are you looking for a kitten or cat to add to your home? Now is the perfect time to adopt — Northeast Animal Shelter is holding an "Adopt a Cool Cat" promotion. The Salem shelter serves the North Shore - including Hamilton and Wenham. Watch our video to learn more. Call Northeast Animal Shelter at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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VIDEO: Spunky Chihuahua Needs a Home

If you want a little dog with a big personality, Flash is your match.

Flash is a Northeast Animal Shelter chihuahua looking for his forever home. Flash may be a talker, making lots of noise when he plays, but he's sweet as can be. Watch our video to learn more about Flash. Northeast Animal Shelter, in Salem, serves most of the North Shore, including Hamilton and Wenham. If Flash is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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VIDEO: Phoenix Wants a Family to Play With

Is this playful hound-shephard mix your match?

Phoenix is a six-month old hound-shephard mix from Tennessee looking for a home.  She's going to be a big girl, so a home where she can run around and play would be ideal. Right now she's at Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, which serves most of the North Shore, including Hamilton and Wenham. Watch our video to learn more about Phoenix.  If Phoenix is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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VIDEO: Kisses Needs A Family to Love

Do you want to be showered with love and Kisses?

With a name like Kisses, you know this Lab mix has to be a bundle of love.  Kisses is a six-year-old female lab mix from Tennessee looking for her home.  Watch our video to learn more about this sweet dog at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, which serves most of the North Shore, including Hamilton and Wenham.. If Kisses is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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VIDEO: Playful Tabby Needs a Home

Could you be Berty's match?

Berty is a playful cat looking for a forever home. Be sure to watch our video to learn about Berty, who is at Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, which serves most of the North Shore, including Hamilton and Wenham. If Berty is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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VIDEO: Is Hickory Your Match?

This Walker Hound is in need for a loving home.

Hickory is a playful Walker Hound at in need of a home. She is at Northeast Animal Shelter, which serves much of the North Shore, including Hamilton and Wenham. Be sure to watch our video to learn more about Hickory. If Hickory is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.

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