While I try to figure out how to get out of wearing my ridiculous bee costume to the Portsmouth Halloween Parade, I’ll let you read about Lemmy’s ingenious plan to get treats one year. I’ve got to hand it to him, this plan was brilliant! I just wish he explained how he got out of […]
Are you and your dog all dressed up and looking for a place to show off your Halloween costumes? Or would you like to see some really creative costumes? Well then on October 31 at 7:00 PM head on down to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for the 21st annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade! The Portsmouth Halloween Parade is […]
Gather around, my friends, and I will share with you my tale of Halloween Horror. It all begins innocently enough in a small town in southern Maine, with my family. On the surface we look normal enough. We go about our lives not bothering anyone, wave at the neighbors, and do what any other family […]
Nestled behind the Evergreen Cemetery in Kennebunk, Maine, is dog friendly hiking at The Secret Garden. Although the name conjures up images from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel about an English garden, there isn’t one at The Secret Garden Preserve in Kennebunk. What it does offer is a hidden oasis for hiking just minutes from the […]
For months now I have been convinced that my little brother is a Zombie Puppy. But after watching a documentary on Vampires, I’m beginning to have second thoughts. Perhaps Asa is actually a Vampire Puppy! After careful consideration Asa seems to have more in common with Vampires than Zombies. Zombies walk with an awkward gait. […]
My Nemesis, also known as the Squirrel, has crossed the line! Up until now he has somewhat respected my boundaries by lurking on the outskirts of my yard. But today he boldly ventured into my yard straight to Dad’s box garden, scurried up Mom’s sunflower, and proceeded to start eating it! All while I helplessly […]
Congratulations to K9 Max of the Portsmouth, NH Police Department on receiving a bullet and stab protection vest! Thanks to the Hampton Veterinary Hospital fundraiser in June, Pet Portrait for Protection Day, $950 was raised and donated to the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., to benefit K9 Max. Thank you to everyone who […]
Puppy Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep due to living with a puppy, and I have a bad case of it! Dogs suffering from Puppy Insomnia usually have one or more of the following symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep due to a Puppy pestering you. Waking up often […]
Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine is a great place for dog friendly hiking with a refreshing pond at its heart. Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, Alewive Woods Preserve consists of over 625 acres of land and a 45-acre pond at its center. The 2.5 mile trail is well marked and winds its way through […]
I’m about to say something I’ve never said before, nor will I ever say again. Asa is right. He is a Dire Wolf! I’m not sure how the little fuzzball did it, but his prediction that he’d grow up to be a Dire Wolf came true. It is the only logical explanation of recent events. […]