Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Pet First Aid and CPR Class
Knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR are important for all pet owners. This Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Cocheco Valley Humane Society in Dover, NH will be hosting a Pet First Aid and CPR class with Healthy Pets NH, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. April Begosh of Healthy Pets NH will be […]
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Mother Nature vs. Groundhog
Dear Mother Nature and Punxsutawney Phil, We couldn’t help but notice that you two are having a bit of a disagreement over the arrival of Spring. We distinctly remember Punxsutawney, that back in February on Groundhog’s Day you predicted an early Spring. You were even well on your way to surpassing that goal with an […]
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Mother’s Beach, Kennebunk, ME
Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine is a good dog friendly beach during the off season. From Labor Day through June 15, dogs are allowed all day on Mother’s Beach, off leash as long as they are under voice control and the owner is carrying a leash. However, from June 15 through Labor Day, dogs are only […]
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Unintentional Heroes
The Dynamic Duo strikes again! This time we saved a fellow Golden Retriever! On Saturday we went to a race to cheer on Potsie and Thurston’s Mom. After finding a good spot to watch the runners, all of a sudden darting across a very busy road came this Golden Retriever headed straight for us! What […]
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Har! Har! April Fools!
Har! Har! The joke is on you! For over a year now we have been bringing you our thoughts on Living with a Golden. But time for us to reveal the truth – we’re not Golden Retrievers! We’re actually Bulldogs! We thought for sure you’d catch on to our little joke early. Like anyone would […]
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Another Chance Pet Expo
Are you looking for a new pet, a volunteer opportunity, or interested in becoming a pet foster parent? Wondering what rescues/shelters are available in our area, want to know if you qualify for low cost spay/neutering services, or interested in a new toy, home cooked food or snacks for your four legged friend? Then join […]
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Neighborhood Heroes
We saved a life on our morning walk! Seriously, I saved a life! We were on neighborhood patrol when out of the shadows came running a small dog. We had never seen him before, and he was equally surprised to see us. You know how excitable Jack Russell Terriers can be. So despite it being […]
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Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, ME
Updated 2022 Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine has complicated rules about when dogs can and cannot use the beach: April 1 to June 14: dogs are allowed on-leash. NO dogs are allowed on the west end of the beach where the piping plovers are nesting. This includes the area of Norwood Avenue and continues […]
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Menace to Society?
Yesterday, March 27th, marked the four year anniversary of me coming to live with Mom, Dad and Lemmy. I can still vividly remember my excitement when I left the whelping box, and started on that long car ride home to meet my new big brother. I dreamed of this moment! But as with all things, […]
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Hope. Wonder. Celebration.
Today I received a card wishing me, “Hope, Wonder and Celebration this Easter.” Well why should it just be on Easter? I experience Hope, Wonder and Celebration each and every day! All dogs do! I start each morning filled with Hope about all the possibilities that the day ahead holds. And despite my mature age, […]
