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 […]
Earlier this week I shared with you how Asa unwittingly became an ant trap. I’m pleased to report that all ants have been removed from his fur and our house. However, as our friend Sheba reminded us, this isn’t the first time our home has been infiltrated by bugs. Perhaps Asa was responsible for this […]
After spending months at home staring at the same old walls, now is your chance to add new artwork while supporting Mainely Mutts Animal Rescue! The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is hosting an online silent auction of 80 pieces from Ann Tolson, with proceeds to benefit the NHAA and Mainely Mutts Animal Rescue. Ann […]
It was the perfect summer afternoon. I was laying in the grass squeaking my ball, and Mom was talking on the phone with Grandma while absentmindedly petting Asa. That’s when Mom felt a tickle on her hand and noticed an ant. “No big deal,” she thought, “after all we’re outside.” After brushing the ant off […]
It’s quite a compliment when a musician writes a song about their favorite city. There’s Frank Sinatra’s iconic tribute to the city that doesn’t sleep in “New York, New York.” Sometimes the song is an honest but not too flattering ode, such as The Standells’ love letter to Boston in “Dirty Water.” And there are […]
Miss Caterpillar brought to Asa’s attention that despite being in a long term relationship he’s never written a love song for her. An oversight he quickly corrected with his parody of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” I’m happy to report that thanks to “Sweet Squeaky O’ Mine,” tabloid rumors of their breakup are […]
Earlier this week I shared my results on the DiSC Personality Test. According to their assessment, I fell under their “Results-Oriented Pattern,” thanks to my dogged determination to solve problems. Asa, on the other paw, didn’t score as well as me. The personality quiz accurately described Asa as being “inattentive to completing tasks.” Therefore today […]
Across the country over 3,000 Golden Retrievers are on a mission to end canine cancer by participating in the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS). This groundbreaking study is the largest and most comprehensive prospective canine health study ever undertaken in veterinary medicine in the United States. Its purpose is to identify the […]
There’s been a lot of activity in my neighborhood with new homes popping up everywhere, and some actually appearing overnight! I first noticed this uptick in new homes with the arrival of Mr. Hawk. He took up residence in the penthouse nest on top of one of our tallest pine trees with sweeping views of […]
Contrary to what Asa believes, Maine’s nickname of “The Pine Tree State” is not because Santa prefers Christmas trees from Maine. Rather our state earned its nickname from its extensive pine forests, and the prominent role that tree played in our history. In fact long before we earned our other nickname of “Vacationland,” Maine’s forests […]