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8 places to bring your dog in South Portland

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SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – SEPTEMBER 20: Patrick Anderson, of South Portland, brought a lawn chair to Bug Light Park on Friday, but Bruno, Anderson’s 2-year-old German shepherd, wasn’t allowing him much rest, insisting on playing fetch. “He’s pretty much the boss,” Anderson joked. “He’s a working dog. If you don’t give him a job, he gives you one.” (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – SEPTEMBER 20: Patrick Anderson, of South Portland, brought a lawn chair to Bug Light Park on Friday, but Bruno, Anderson’s 2-year-old German shepherd, wasn’t allowing him much rest, insisting on playing fetch. “He’s pretty much the boss,” Anderson joked. “He’s a working dog. If you don’t give him a job, he gives you one.” (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/39758107_20240920_featurebpm_0001.jpg?w=780" /> Walk your dog and then stop into dog-friendly businesses.