In the coming days we will be busy shopping for our Thanksgiving meals and upcoming Holiday parties. While doing so please take a moment to buy pet food to help our furry friends who will be spending the Holidays at an animal shelter. Our local animal shelters depend heavily on donations to feed the animals […]
The love of a companion animal can make a tremendous difference in the life of a veteran, especially one who is suffering from PTSD. Chris’ Pets for Vets was created through Annie’s Angels Memorial Fund to honor the memory of Christopher Journeau, who served with the US Army, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry, and 2nd Stryker […]
Are you and your dog all dressed up and looking for a place to show off your Halloween costumes? Or would you like to see some really creative costumes? Well then on October 31 at 7:00 PM head on down to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for the 21st annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade! The Portsmouth Halloween Parade is […]
Congratulations to K9 Max of the Portsmouth, NH Police Department on receiving a bullet and stab protection vest! Thanks to the Hampton Veterinary Hospital fundraiser in June, Pet Portrait for Protection Day, $950 was raised and donated to the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., to benefit K9 Max. Thank you to everyone who […]
On Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 7:30 to 11:00 AM the Kittery Lions Club (117 State Road, Kittery, ME) will be hosting the Canine Companions Benefit Breakfast. The menu includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, toast, milk, orange juice, tea and coffee. Adults $7.00 and children $3.00, with all proceeds to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. […]
Ever dream of being in the Guinness Book of World Records with your dog? Well this is your chance! On October 3 (rain date October 4), at 1:00 PM, at the Wags to Whiskers Festival, they will be attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the most dogs having their teeth brushed […]
The 16th Annual Vermont Police Canine Association’s Green Mountain Iron Dog will be held on September 26, 2015 on the shores of Lake Champlain at Camp Dudley at Kiniya. This event is farther away than most of the dog friendly events we recommend at Living With a Golden, but it is an exciting and fun […]
A couple weeks ago we attended Dog Daze II Dock Diving competition in Kittery. What an amazing sport! It combines everything that we love! There’s running, jumping, fetching, and swimming! It is the ultimate sport for Golden Retrievers! But as usual, Mom and Dad crushed our dreams. Would you believe they forced us to sit […]
We at Living With a Golden love all breeds of dogs, and are interested in learning more about them. This weekend, September 19 and 20, 2015, is the 20th annual Newfie Fun Days at the Piscataqua Boat Basin and Park (90 Hammond Lane) Eliot, Maine. Newfie Fun Days is a celebration of the Newfoundland Dog, […]
This Sunday, September 13, 2015, is the 21st annual Strut Your Mutt to benefit the Animal Welfare Society (AWS). Grab your leashes and head to Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine for a scenic stroll. The pledge money will benefit the Sadie Fund. Named for a special dog, who had to be surrendered because her family […]