It is with a heavy heart that I share my sweet Dutch cousin, Bear, has crossed Rainbow Bridge just two months shy of his 18th birthday. Although I never met Bear nose to nose because he lived in The Netherlands, I considered him to be a dear friend, who was only an email away. Bear […]
Dogs, you may have noticed a few odd looking characters lurking around your neighborhood these past few days. Don’t panic! In the coming nights these strange looking ghouls, goblins, witches, princesses and superheroes will be knocking on YOUR door. But it’s ok! It’s Halloween! I know this goes against your instincts to guard your home […]
Ssshh, I’m hiding from Mom as she gets our ridiculous Halloween costumes ready for a weekend filled with embarassing photos, culminating in being publicly humiliated at the Portsmouth Halloween Parade! So while I hide, please enjoy my frightening version of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, this is […]
The Salem witch trials have captured the attention of historians for centuries. However, despite all the research and retellings, one fact often gets glossed over. Namely dogs were included among the innocent victims executed for being witches during the hysteria that gripped Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. Spoiler alert: the Salem witch trials had nothing […]
You know how every neighborhood has that one creepy house? It may be a bit rundown. Or even completely abandoned. Or perhaps it looks perfectly normal, but there’s just a weird vibe coming from it. Well our neighborhood isn’t any different. However, what makes that house stand out on our street is Mom and Dad’s […]
One year ago, on October 21, our world changed forever. Our Grandpa’s brave battle with Alzheimer’s ended. There are times I forget he’s gone, and when visiting Grandma I will search their house looking for him. That is until I remember he’s not there. However, there have also been times in the past year when […]
The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Our first honey harvest! After over a year of caring for my pet Honey Bees, including many a sleepless night worrying about regicide, anarchy and predators; they have generously thanked me by sharing their honey with us! This whole process started a couple weeks ago when […]
Today is Boss Appreciation Day. However, I’ve been awake for a few hours now, and Mom, Dad and Asa have yet to do anything to mark this special holiday. Therefore as their lovable boss, I would like to take this time to remind them, why they should appreciate me today and every day. After all […]
Gather around Pups, and you will hear my spine chilling tale about the monsters that are hiding in all of our homes! Oh sure you think you’re a good guard dog, protecting your family from menacing monsters and things that go bump in the night. But lurking in the dark corners of closets, underneath beds, […]
As you know, I take my neighborhood patrol duties very serious. Therefore it should come as no surprise that I’m prepared for anything and always ready to lend a helping paw. However, this most recent event is proving to be quite a challenge, and I may need your help. Do you know this Fish? Recently […]