Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Santa Paws, Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight
Earlier this month, Asa wrote a letter to Santa asking him to play fetch with him on Christmas Eve. He has since read somewhere that humans remember things better when put to a tune of a song. So here is Asa’s musical reminder to Santa of his little Christmas request, along with a few other […]
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A Golden Christmas Carol
Chuck Billy was on the naughty list to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. It all began back in 2012 when just shy of his first birthday Chuck Billy went to have his […]
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DIY Paw Print Ornaments
The Holidays are all about making memories with family, and here at Living with a Golden, dogs are definitely family! It is a tradition in our household to make salt dough paw prints to as a lasting keepsake. You can make them as ornaments to hang on the tree, or put them in a shadow […]
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What Are You Looking At?
Asa here. As you are probably well aware, my Imaginary Friend and I are inseparable. However, he tends to be a bit shy and only appears in the most random of places, usually behind glass. However, it has always been my dream that someday he would finally come out of the shadows and talk to […]
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The Gift of Hope
Far too many Golden Retrievers have crossed Rainbow Bridge this year. You can honor the memory of a beloved Golden friend, while also helping to make a brighter future for dogs, with a donation to the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is one of the largest, most comprehensive […]
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Quest for the Perfect Gifts
‘Twas the week before Christmas when all through the mall, I needed to buy presents, and Asa was no help at all! Oh who am I fooling? I don’t have time to rhyme. The clock is ticking and I need to buy gifts for my family now! A velvet suit for Dad would be perfect! […]
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O Christmas Tree
While scrolling through social media, Chuck Billy and I couldn’t help but notice all the interesting ways humans decorate Christmas trees in an attempt to make them “pet friendly.” Some are placed high on tables, others are missing ornaments on the lower portion of the tree, and some are even put into cages! In honor […]
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Ugly Christmas Sweaters Helping Paws
All dressed up in your ugly Christmas sweater but with no place to go? Well you’re in luck! This weekend there are two great opportunities to show off your favorite festive sweater all while helping animals in need! Please note these events are for humans only. But dogs, isn’t it about time they give you […]
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The Worst Memorable Gift
Asa’s letter to Santa reminded me of the year Grandma gave our brother Lemmy the worst memorable gift. Grandma and Lemmy had an unique relationship. Grandma loved Lemmy dearly, but she couldn’t stand all his fur. It didn’t help matters that Grandma always wore black when she came to visit Lemmy. Nor did it help […]
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Golden Goodies from YGRR
Looking for the perfect gift for the Golden Retriever lover on your holiday shopping list? Need unique Golden stocking stuffers for Christmas morning? Want to purchase gifts where 100% of the proceeds benefit Golden Retrievers looking for forever homes? Well search no further! Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) has everything you need this holiday season […]
