There’s no better way to warm the heart on a cold winter’s evening than a tummy filled with comfort food while helping a good cause. Here are two great opportunities to lend a helping paw, while enjoying great food on a cold winter’s night. Cocheco Valley Humane Society: The Cocheco Valley Humane Society (CVHS) has been chosen […]
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a home for the Holidays. However, even the smallest act of kindness can help brighten the day of an animal in a shelter waiting for a forever home. Animal shelters and rescue organizations depend heavily on donations to meet the daily needs of the dogs, cats and other […]
Get into the spirit of the season at the Dog Mountain Holiday Celebration 2017! Hosted by the Stephen Huneck Gallery and the Friends of Dog Mountain, the party takes place this Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Saint Johnsbury, VT. The fun begins at 10:00 AM with special sales and raffles at the Stephen Huneck Gallery. […]
Can’t resist dressing your dog in a festive Holiday sweater? Want to spread Christmas cheer with your four legged friend? Then head on down to the 7th Annual Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade in Kennebunkport, Maine this Sunday, December 10, 2017. Once again the Portland Sea Dogs’ mascot, Slugger, will be leading the parade which forms […]
The Anvil Trail on Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine is a challenging dog friendly hike with breathtaking views. Part of Acadia National Park, the Anvil Trail is a difficult hike with rocky and steep sections up the southeastern side of Schoodic Head. This in and out trail is approximately 1.1 miles, and leads to a […]
Enjoy a good belly laugh while helping the hardest working dogs we know at Comics for K9s! Two Boston Guys Comedy starring Jimmy Dunn and Tony V, with special guests Graig Murphy, Will Noonan, Lamont Price and Paul Landwehr will be sharing a laugh or two with proceeds to support the Working Dog Foundation / NH […]
Ship Harbor Trail, part of Acadia National Park, is an easy dog friendly hike in Southwest Harbor, Maine. This 1.3 miles figure-eight loop located on the “quiet side” of Acadia, skirts the rocky coastline and winds its way through forest. The first loop is an easy hike on a gravel surface, perfect for paws not […]
This Veterans Day, November 11, 2017, thank our service men and women by supporting these Dogs for Veterans programs. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects one in five combat veterans and not only contributes to more than 22 suicides per day in this population, but prevents many of them from leading successful civilian lives. Medical studies […]
Hike through history on a dog friendly walk at King Philip’s Hill, in Northfield, MA. During the winter of 1675/6 the Wampanoag chief, Metacomet, called “King Philip” by the colonists, used this bluff overlooking the Connecticut River for his encampment during King Philip’s War. Today the remnants of the trenches and bank fortifications are still […]
We at Living with a Golden strongly believe that knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR is important for all dog owners. On Sunday, November 5, 2017, a class on Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid and CPR will be hosted at York Bark and Play, with Bobby Silcott of the Maine […]