Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Operation Impatient Patient
For the past month Asa and I have been working as a team taking care of Mom following her surgery. Asa has been focused on Mom’s emotional wellbeing, while I worked closely with Dad to keep everyone on a schedule, as well as act as Mom’s physical therapist. However despite our efforts, I can’t help […]
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Getting Better Every Day
Good news! Mom is slowly, emphasis on slowly, getting better! Mom’s surgery went well, but she had a bit of a setback when it turned out she is allergic to most of the medications they gave her. So not only did she have to deal with the trauma of surgery, Mom had to cope with […]
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Mom’s Medical Leave
We’ve been keeping a secret from you. Mom’s surgery in early March didn’t go as well as we hoped. The doctor realized she needs a bigger surgery. Then the pandemic hit, and Mom has been nervously waiting for it to be scheduled. Personally, I don’t know why she didn’t go see my veterinarian, Dr. Doug. […]
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Don’t Let Your Dog Down This July 4th
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 […]
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Our Moth Tale of Terror
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 […]
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Art Auction for Mainely Mutts Animal Rescue
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 […]
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Asa’s Antsy Antics
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 […]
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Portland, Maine, I Know Where That Is
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 […]
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Sweet Squeaky O’ Mine
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 […]
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Chuck Billy’s Problem Solving Tutorial
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 […]
