This week I experienced the most terrifying half hour of my life, and Asa slept through it! We lost power on Wednesday thus starting a chain reaction of things beeping and buzzing throughout my home. Everyone knows beeping and buzzing signals danger! But did my family react? No! Mom and Dad just sat there drinking […]
Are you looking for a fun weekend getaway for you and your dogs this summer? How about one that includes hiking and swimming for the pups, and live music for the humans? Then head on up to Dog Mountain for the Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series! Celebrating its 4th year at Dog Mountain, the […]
Lately we’ve had two types of weather here in Maine: hot and humid, or cold and rainy. Although there are some who enjoy the heat and hate the rain, Asa has the opposite perspective. He embraces the rain and enjoys every refreshing minute playing in it. So today we debut his tribute to rainy summer […]
After being sidelined for over a year, here is our first new dog trail review for 2021! We visited the Massabesic Experimental Forest in Alfred, Maine. Now as you can probably understand “experimental forest” sure caught my attention. But you’re not going to find mad scientists lurking behind every tree, or monsters running amuck. What […]
I had the best night’s sleep last night, and for once I have Asa to thank for it! It all began when Mom and Dad headed up to bed. Normally Asa and I sleep downstairs, with me choosing one of our four dog beds to sleep on, while Asa crashes on the couch. He knows […]
I had a busy day yesterday with Pepere’s visit, and overslept on this rainy morning. So instead of my regularly planned post which would have been super awesome, please accept this tutorial of me teaching Hedgie the Hedgehog how to do a happy dance. Typical, Asa is showing off again and ignoring his friend, Hedgie. […]
Avast me hearties! Whether you be a landlubber or a pirate at heart, you could win $20,000 in this treasure hunt celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial! Ayuh! You read that correctly. Somewhere in our state Kurt and Kelly Stokes, the principal owners, and Curt Andrews, senior designer/creator of Dirigo Treasures Maine, have hidden this grand prize! Best […]
It is interesting how the stories of some dog owners are applauded through history, while other tales are mocked. Take for example George Washington and Charles Lee. Both had the ambitious goal of becoming Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Both went on to experience highs and lows during the American Revolution. And as […]
Join us as we take a hike up memory lane at dog friendly Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine. Consisting of over 10,000 acres and 40 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult, Mount Agamenticus offers endless opportunities for dog friendly hiking. On the day we visited in 2016 our dogs hiked the popular Ring […]
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 […]
