Out there lurking among the tall grass and decaying leaves waiting to pounce is a nemesis to dogs even worse than squirrels – Ticks! Worst yet, it is virtually impossible to avoid them. Even dogs who only spend a brief time outside can pick up a hungry Tick. So unless you want to become a […]
How far would you go to save a dog’s life? Come learn more about the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect to give them a second chance. This Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 1:30 PM in Portland Public Library’s […]
As many of you know, one of my missions in life is to warn fellow dogs about the dangers of Alien abductions. Not to dwell on the past, but approximately three years ago on a routine visit to the vet’s office I was abducted by Aliens. My abduction was a textbook case: I experienced unexplained […]
Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Salisbury, Massachusetts allows dogs all year on leash, but only on the riverside. From September 16 through April 30, dogs are allowed on leash on the beach side. During the Summer season of May 1 through September 15 no dogs are allowed on the beach. Considering nearby Hampton Beach does […]
Today is National Pet Day, and it occurred to me dogs play a really important role in our communities. Namely if it wasn’t for us, our humans wouldn’t know their neighbors! Take for example our neighbor Charlie. He was so excited when he moved into the neighborhood that he couldn’t wait to introduce himself. We […]
Dad’s been working really hard lately. Perhaps a bit too hard. He forgot the commands we taught him! The other day, Dad spent the entire morning using his dictation software to write a report for work. Needing a bit of a break to clear his mind, he happily leashed us up to take a quick […]
Knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR are important for all pet owners. This Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Cocheco Valley Humane Society in Dover, NH will be hosting a Pet First Aid and CPR class with Healthy Pets NH, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. April Begosh of Healthy Pets NH will be […]
Dear Mother Nature and Punxsutawney Phil, We couldn’t help but notice that you two are having a bit of a disagreement over the arrival of Spring. We distinctly remember Punxsutawney, that back in February on Groundhog’s Day you predicted an early Spring. You were even well on your way to surpassing that goal with an […]
Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine is a good dog friendly beach during the off season. From Labor Day through June 15, dogs are allowed all day on Mother’s Beach, off leash as long as they are under voice control and the owner is carrying a leash. However, from June 15 through Labor Day, dogs are only […]
The Dynamic Duo strikes again! This time we saved a fellow Golden Retriever! On Saturday we went to a race to cheer on Potsie and Thurston’s Mom. After finding a good spot to watch the runners, all of a sudden darting across a very busy road came this Golden Retriever headed straight for us! What […]