Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Santa
Dear Santa, I hope this blog post finds you well, and not holding any ill-feelings toward my brother who put you on his naughty list last week. The reason why I’m writing to you today is because I have a special request for Christmas. I could ask you for a joke book, but I […]
Who’s Watching Santa?
This time of year we are all aware that Santa is judging our every move and deciding if we go on the nice or naughty list. However, who’s watching Santa? And more importantly why does he get to judge us? I’m only asking because after watching a marathon of Rankin and Bass Christmas specials, I’m […]
Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade 2018
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 8th Annual Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade in Kennebunkport, Maine this Sunday, December 9, 2018. Once again the Portland Sea Dogs’ mascot, Slugger, will be leading the parade which forms […]
Waving Goodbye for Great Nana
Today as the nation honors the memory of President George H.W. Bush, I would like to share our family’s memories of Parsons Way in Kennebunkport, Maine. Parsons Way winds it’s way past Walker’s Point, where George H.W. Bush spent time every summer of his life, with the exception of when he was serving during WWII. […]
150th Golden Retriever Anniversary Gifts
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Retriever with these unique gifts. To mark this milestone, here are some ideas for Golden gifts from Friends of Guisachan for your friends and family on your holiday shopping list. There’s even the opportunity to honor your special Golden by lending a helping paw to preserve their ancestral […]
Is that Mr. Marshmallow?
Asa here. Chuck Billy put me in charge of the blog today because he’s laughing too hard over my new nickname. It all started Friday evening when we were enjoying the downtown holiday stroll. It seems the children in attendance thought I looked like a marshmallow, and started calling me that silly nickname. It would […]