Sadly more dogs go missing on the 4th of July than other day of the year, and visits to animal hospitals also increase due to medical emergencies. The following are a few reminders for how to have a safe holiday, and what to do if a dog is lost, as well as what to do […]
Tornado warnings in the northeast, hurricanes in the gulf coast, wildfires out west, disasters can happen at anytime. Are you prepared for your pets during an emergency? June is National Pet Preparedness Month. When an emergency strikes, our pets become even more dependent on us for their health, safety and well-being. Being prepared is more […]
Attention Weekend Warriors! You are NOT Superdogs! You are not able to scale tall mountains in a single hike, nor are you a faster swimmer than a rip current, and you’re especially not more powerful than the summer heat. Sorry to be so harsh with my reminder, but lately I’ve been seeing a lot of […]
With the pandemic limiting inside gatherings, many pups are hitting the trails for the first time this winter. Sure you may be experienced hiking in the spring through fall, but winter brings its own unique set of safety challenges for dogs. So before heading out, here are precautions to take so that everyone enjoys the […]
Getting outside to enjoy the many hiking trails Maine has to offer has become a great escape from indoors during the pandemic. However, deer hunting season begins in Maine this weekend. Therefore, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. By […]
Now you would think things were quiet here during Mom’s recovery. Truth is that is far from the case. In fact, it was quite loud on more than one occasion. You could even say it was alarming! It all began the day before Mom’s surgery at 4:12 AM, when the smoke alarms started going off. […]
Although community fireworks may be canceled, take precautions for celebrations closer to home that may startle your dog. Do not let your guard down! Fireworks may be closer than usual as neighbors put on their own backyard celebrations. The sad statistic of more dogs go missing on the 4th of July remains true. The following […]
We received a few comments and questions about the photo we shared earlier this week of us in our travel crate. We love our Variocage! So are more than happy to tell everyone about it. We’ve had it for 3 years now and it has held up very well to all the wear and tear […]
February is Heart Month. What better way to celebrate than to take a potentially lifesaving class for your dog’s heart! If you are a pet owner, pet walker, pet sitter, pet groomer, doggie daycare employee, animal shelter employee/volunteer, ACO, FF/EMT, Police Officer, DART member, or just want to be prepared in case of a pet emergency, […]
If your New Year’s resolution is to be healthier in 2020, a good way to start is by taking one of these classes on Pet CPR and First Aid. A study by the American Animal Hospital Association has shown that 60% of all animal hospital visits are emergency in nature and that 1 out of […]
