Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Dog Holiday Safety
During the Holidays there is an increase in emergency visits to veterinarians and calls to animal poison control hotlines. But with a few precautions and awareness you can avoid putting your dog at risk. Dogs have a superior sense of smell, so they know if there is food hiding in that wrapped gift under the […]
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Gift of the Puppy
While Chuck Billy prepares for Santa’s visit and Mom binge watches Christmas movies, I guess that leaves me to write today’s blog. Actually, I must admit one of the movies Mom watched got me thinking. It was about a couple who each sold their prized possessions in order to buy the other a special gift […]
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Dog License 1894
It’s December and in the state of Maine that means all law abiding dogs must be registered with their towns before the end of the year. The tax to register dogs started in the early 1800s. I’m not sure when it exactly began in Maine, but I do know that hanging on our town clerk’s […]
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Pawsitively Best Friends
If you’re looking for a special gift for the pet lover on your list, or perhaps would like the perfect toy for your furry friends, then head to Pawsitively Best Friends (21 Market Street) in Newburyport, MA. It is one of our favorite stores to shop because the owner, Pamela, always has unique items including […]
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Filling with Anticipation
Dear Mother Nature, I’m filling with anticipation. For Christmas? No! For snow! The month of December is half over, and yet there has been no measurable snowfall here in southern Maine. This is an outrage! Mother Nature, I understand you probably have Holiday errands and parties to attend like the rest of us, but surely […]
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Unique Land Trust Gifts
We are very fortunate in southern Maine to have many local land trusts. Here are some unique gifts that also support the conservation efforts for local dog friendly hiking trails: Great Works Regional Land Trust: The Great Works Regional Land Trust offers a variety of books by local authors ranging from the history of the […]
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Mission: Santa Selfie
Asa here. After listening to Chuck Billy’s long list last week of don’t do this, don’t do that, blah, blah, blah…I decided to take matters into my own paws. I’m going to meet Santa! After all, why should I leave it up to Elves to tell Santa all about me? First impressions are very important, […]
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Polite Greeting of Santa
I will conclude Asa’s tutorial on the pitfalls of Christmas, with the ultimate obstacle all dogs must overcome – Santa. For 364 days a year it is required that we protect our home from intruders. Especially those who appear in the middle of the night after everyone has gone to bed. But one night a […]
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Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade
Can’t resist dressing your dog in a festive Holiday sweater? Want to spread Christmas cheer with your four legged friend? Then join us at the Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade in Kennebunkport, ME this Sunday, December 13, at 11:00 AM. The parade starts at the Consolidated School (School Street/Route 9 East), and will wind it’s way […]
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Unnerving Elves
On Monday I began teaching Asa about the Ultimate Puppy Challenge by explaining some of the obstacles during the Christmas season that puppies must avoid. Today I would like to continue my discussion with a lesson on Elves. The best way I can describe Elves is that they are like living with Cats. Elves will […]
