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How Bee’s came to be…My name is Anne Beal, owner of Bee's Pet Boarding and my nickname is Bee. When I was younger, my mother used to collect "bee things" for me. We also used to talk about opening a bed and breakfast someday. As I got older, I realized my love for taking care of animals was greater than wanting to take care of people, so I decided to open a pet boarding facility instead!

I have over 10 years of experience taking care of animals. I have volunteered with Friends of Feral Felines for many years, where I’ve helped street cats get to the vet and made sure they had a safe place to live. I have 14 of my own cats that keep me busy. They are all strays that I’ve taken in over the years. Even though I have no dogs or other pets at this point for myself, I have had years of experience taking care of many different types of animals, such as dogs, reptiles, and cute little bunnies. I would love to talk with you about any needs you may have for your pets.

To get Bee’s started, I needed to find a place to live and run the business from. I was able to buy five acres of land in Poland, right down the street from my veterinarian, Dr. Kinney. Tripp Lake Road is in a quiet country area, yet it’s very easy to find. It sits between Route 26 and Route 11. My house is also on the property, so I am never too far away from your pet! The process of finding the funding for the construction of Bee’s was difficult. However, I found help through local small business offices, such as AVCOG and CEI. They offer great FREE workshops on how to get a business started. I also had the help of a friend who is an architect to come up with the design plans for Bee’s. I wanted it to look and feel as much like home as possible. The contractor, Bill Holthom, was very patient and spent a lot of time with me finalizing the plans. Once the funding was secure, the construction took only about three months. However, I’m still trying to finish up on all the small details…painting the trim around the windows is a never-ending job it seems….and I am working on putting the floor tiles down in the upstairs area. I am also in the process of becoming a member of the ABKA (The American Boarding Kennels Association).

Along with trying to open my business, I have continued to work in video production, which is what my college degree is in (Corporate Communications). I have worked for local production companies, as well as Channel 6 News, Fox 51, and PBS. I spent seven years editing, directing and producing for many of the local programs you see on PBS. I enjoyed the work there, and still do some freelance work for them whenever possible. I learned a great deal about the state of Maine from working there (I transplanted from CT nine years ago) and was inspired by all the Made in Maine stories I worked on! Maine is a wonderful place to live and the main reason I moved here was to start my own business and be surrounded by animals!

I am very proud to say that after so many years of dreaming and hard work, I have opened Bee’s Pet Boarding for business. I am excited about the new challenges that lie ahead. I hope that you will stop by for a visit, and feel that I offer a service for your pets that you just can't find any where else!