Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Joy to the World
“My wish for you is joy. When you wish someone joy, you wish peace, love, prosperity, health, happiness… all the good things.” ~ Maya Angelou From our family at Living with a Golden to yours, may 2016 be filled with joyful Golden moments!
Party Plan
New Year’s Eve is the party event of the year for dogs, second only to Super Bowl Sunday. But unlike the Super Bowl where party guests are all focused on the TV, making it easy for dogs to sneak a snack here and there, New Year’s brings with it a unique set of challenges. The […]
Pampered Paws K9 Massage
Winter can be a difficult time for dogs, especially for those who may be sick, injured, or are experiencing the aches and pains of aging. But an in-home massage by Jenn Schaaf, owner of Pampered Paws K9 Massage, is the prefect way to promote healing, longevity and performance in your best friend. Recently we interviewed […]
Weird Gifts
Humans never cease to amaze me with their silly ideas of what is fun. But this Christmas tops them all! Asa and I spent hours spreading our favorite squeaky toys all around the living room floor so on Christmas morning Mom and Dad could come down and choose which one they’d like to play with. […]
Two Days Before Christmas: A Poem
‘Twas two days before Christmas when all through the mall, Asa went shopping to buy gifts for them all. A skateboard for Chuck Billy, Or will he think that’s silly? New t-shirts for Dad, Oh won’t he be glad! Mom’s gift is from Secret, Do you think she will keep it? Now dash away, dash […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]