Author Archives: Joy

Bay View Beach, Saco, ME

UPDATE 2021: Dogs will continued to be allowed. However, dogs need to be leashed and under control of their owners from April 1st to September 30th on beaches in Saco where piping plovers or least terns are present or have traditionally nested. Previously, dogs only had to be on leash on the beach from 9 […]

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Cape Neddick Beach, York, ME

Off the beaten path of the more popular tourist destinations in York, Maine, is dog friendly Cape Neddick Beach.  Also known as Passaconaway Beach, this no frills dog friendly beach, is a popular spot for local residents.  Located at the mouth of the Cape Neddick River, the beach is small with large rock outcroppings.  At […]

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Seabrook Beach, Seabrook, NH

Seabrook Beach is New Hampshire’s dog friendly hidden gem.  Dogs are required to be on-leash year round, and are limited to the hours of before 8:00 AM and after 6:00 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Before visiting please note that during the summer season, from Memorial Day through September 15, on-street parking is […]

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Dog Destinations Visited by YOU in March

In case you’re keeping score, Mother Nature won another round this past weekend with her April Fools’ snowstorm.  However, I’m pretty sure even she is getting tired of snow.  Time for spring adventures!  Based on the hits to Living with a Golden, during the month of March many of you already enjoyed a day at […]

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Ghost Trail, Salisbury, MA

The Ghost Trail in Salisbury, Massachusetts, is an easy dog friendly walk. Chances are you won’t see a ghost, but what you will see is a tree lined path with raised flower beds, benches and historic markers that winds its way through family neighborhoods and industrial parks.  Following a nineteenth century rail line, the trail […]

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Planet Dog Ball Charity Gala

Attention four-legged princesses and prince charmings, you are cordially invited to attend The Planet Dog Foundation’s inaugural Planet Dog Ball Charity Gala to raise awareness and funds for two organizations that provide service dogs to Veterans.  This dog friendly black tie gala will include a cocktail hour, dinner featuring local cuisine, silent and live auctions, […]

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