Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
First Day Hikes 2021
It has been a long year for all of us. So why not breathe in the fresh air and start 2021 on the right paw with a First Week Hike! Traditionally these have been guided tours at state parks across the country on January 1st. But this year, as with everything else, things are a […]
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Paw Prints on Our Hearts 2020
As the year draws to a close, this is always the most difficult post for us to write, especially in 2020. The loss of human life this year is overwhelming, with so many families and pets grieving. Yet we feel it is important to continue our tradition of paying tribute to the dear dog and […]
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Tenderness, Courage, Hope and Peace
This Christmas as shipping boxes replace gift wrapped presents under the tree, if there are any gifts at all; when loved ones speak to each other through screens, while others have a seat at the table that will forever be empty; and we all face a future filled with uncertainties, we’d like to share with […]
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Fetching Christmas
Asa here. I just had the most amazing dream! Santa came to play fetch with Chuck Billy and me! We even sang this special version of “Jingle Bells” together. I hope your Christmas is quite fetching too! Dashing through the snowTwo Goldens out to play O’er the fields we run,Barking all the wayBells on collars […]
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A Squeaky Toy Christmas Carol
Chuck Billy killed stuffed animals to begin with. There is no doubt whatsoever about that. The fluff was strewn about the house. Chuck Billy knew he killed it? Of course he did! How could it be otherwise? Chuck Billy knew the squeaky toy was a shell of its former self. And even he was not […]
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Notes from the Heart
Still looking for a thoughtful gift for that special someone? Something that brings a big smile? We suggest writing a letter! Ever since Chuck Billy and I were puppies, we take a moment from our busy schedule to write letters and notes to our loved ones, especially those older family members who aren’t too keen […]
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Merry Mayan Christmas Star 2020
Dogs, keep an eye to the sky because tonight Jupiter and Saturn will have a close encounter. Being dubbed the “Great Conjunction” by scientists, tonight on the Winter Solstice, Jupiter and Saturn will appear the closest together in the night sky in 4 centuries, forming what will appear to us on Earth like a giant […]
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Remember to Politely Greet Santa
Dogs, I know it’s been a long time for a lot of us since anyone has come to visit our homes this year. However, on Christmas Eve you must remember your polite greeting of people training when Santa arrives! Otherwise you risk being perpetually on Santa’s Naughty List. Trust me, I speak from experience! Years […]
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Holiday Trail of Lights
Looking to add a little sparkle to your Holiday celebration while lending a helping paw? Then load up the family in your vehicle and head out on the Holiday Trail of Lights sponsored by Go Kennebunks! All you need to do is download the free map of the over 60 residents and businesses participating. Each […]
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Here We Come A-Wassailing
I finally understand why after 8 years our apple trees have not given us a bountiful harvest. We have been remiss in our duties by not wassailing our trees! Well that will be corrected this year! According to Anglo-Saxon folklore, Asa and I need to bless our apple trees with cider, song, and toast! The […]
