Asa here. Mom and I both have our annual physicals this week! However, whereas I look forward to seeing my veterinarian, Mom is a bit reluctant to see her doctor. What’s not to love? To show her there is nothing to fear, I decided to invite Mom to tag along on my yearly wellness checkup […]
Great Island Common in New Castle, NH is a scenic, dog friendly place to visit during the off-season. Consisting of 32 acres it includes a small sandy beach, rocky shoreline, picnic area, and stone jetty popular for fishing. This is a scenic location to walk your dog with sweeping views of two lighthouses, Whaleback and […]
Well apparently the case of the missing dog nail clippers continues! Guess what arrived on our doorstep on Saturday? The “undeliverable” replacement clippers Mom ordered a month ago! Dad thought he canceled that order when we received notice they couldn’t be delivered for unexplained reasons. Yet, surprise there it was almost a month to the […]
This week Asa and I competed in the ice dancing competition at the Dog Winter Olympics. Ice dancing is more than just gliding on the ice, it is as ethereal as ballet, with two bodies moving as one. There are no lifts above the head, no heroic jumps, just pure self-expression as we glide across […]
We at Living with a Golden strongly believe in the importance of knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR. On Saturday February 24, 2018 Yankee Dog of Brattleboro, Vermont will be hosting a CPR and First Aid for Pets class taught by April Begosh of Healthy Pets NH. We cannot stress how much […]
Today is one of those rare days in winter where Mother Nature gives us hope that spring is on the way. After a bone chilling January, Mother Nature is giving us beach weather in February! Ok, so there’s still snow on the beach, and Mom is wearing boots instead of flip flops. But by Maine […]
Hobo Falls Trail in Northfield, Massachusetts is a nice place to visit during the spring thaw and after a heavy rain to enjoy the waterfall. However before visiting, be aware that there are some drawbacks to exploring this trail. Before going on a hike I like to research the trail. Here is what I found […]
Many dogs have called the White House home and have proudly served our country as top dog. However today I’d like to pay tribute to two devoted presidential dog owners, whose best friends never set a paw in the White House. Yet their devotion to their dogs was undeniable, namely George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. […]
Today marks the start of Chinese New Year! Better yet, according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, it is the Year of the Dog! So I decided to do a little research to see what this all means. The Dog occupies the eleventh position in the Chinese zodiac, after the Rooster, and before the Pig. Which […]
Are you willing to freeze your tail off for animals? Then register for the 8th annual Doggie Paddle Plunge to benefit the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals! The event will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the New Castle Great Island Commons (301 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH). […]