By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,241)

Everyone in the area knows just how fantastic the pastries are at Bakery on the Hill.  And their soups and chowders are equally as delicious.  But there is something about Stephanie Smith that you probably don’t know.

Smith and her  family are extremely  involved in rescuing dogs and cats and finding loving homes for them.  They have a number of rescued dogs and cats of their own.  Because they don’t want to forget animals confined to animal shelters this season, they are making this offer to their many customers.

Customers who bring in a new toy for either a dog or a cat up until and including Christmas Eve, will receive a chocolate chip cookie from the Bakery.  The new toys for cats will be donated to the Westbrook Animal Shelter and the donations for dogs will go to Canine Commitment, Gorham.  (caninecommitmentme@gmail.com) That donation entitles each person to qualify for a raffle for great prizes. One prize will be a two night stay for a canine at Camp Bow Bow.  And if you don’t have a dog, it’ll make a great gift for someone who does. www.campbowwow/com/portlandme or please call 207 – 541-9247.