The Vermont Police Canine Association’s Green Mountain Iron Dog will be held this Saturday, October 1, 2016 on the shores of Lake Champlain at Camp Dudley at Kiniya in Colchester, VT. This event is farther away than most of the dog friendly events we recommend at Living with a Golden, but it is an exciting […]
Grab your leashes and head to Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine this Sunday, September 11, for the 22nd annual Strut Your Mutt to benefit the Animal Welfare Society’s Sadie Fund. Named for a special dog, who had to be surrendered because her family could not afford her medical costs, the Sadie Fund helps to pay […]
Pssst. Chuck Billy here. Normally Mom will recommend a dog friendly event on Thursdays. But I deleted her post for today because I want to tell you about a UFO lecture series that dogs are NOT allowed to attend. Conspiracy? You bet! But if you’re a human…or even an Alien…I recommend the Exeter UFO Festival […]
Grab your leashes and join us for a fun-filled day of live music dedicated to helping animals at the sixth annual Pet Rock in the Park! Pet Rock in the Park will be taking place this Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Deer Oaks Park (Deering Ave, Portland, ME). Performing […]
Mark your calendars for the dog event of the summer at L.L. Bean, in Freeport, Maine! Taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at L.L. Bean’s Discovery Park (right next to the iconic big boot), Paws for a Cause is the Coastal Humane Society’s 5K, Walk, and Festival for shelter pets. The fun begins at […]
Celebrate the dog days of summer by making a splash at Puppy POOLooza, this Saturday, August 13, 2016! This pool party to benefit Lucky Pup Rescue will be taking place at the Berwick Bark Park (410 Portland Street, Berwick, ME), home base for Seacoast Dock Dogs. Puppy POOLooza will be from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, […]
What’s better than a Maine lobster dinner? A Maine lobster dinner that supports Warrior Canine Connection, of course! This Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM, is the 3rd annual Lobster Dinner to support Warrior Canine Connection. The event takes place at the Kennebunkport American Legion Hall (102 Main Street, Kennebunkport, ME), […]
Animal shelters across the country will come together this Saturday, July 23, 2016 for Clear the Shelters Day, a nationwide pet adoption initiative that aims to connect animals in need with loving new families. Animal shelters, including many in New England, have agreed to cut the cost of adoption and be open for extended hours […]
Research by the American Animal Hospital Association has shown that 60% of all animal hospital visits are emergency in nature and that 1 out of 4 more pet’s lives could be saved if just one first aid technique was delivered before veterinary care. Knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR are important for […]
Start off your 4th of July weekend with a splash – literally! Join us July 2-3, at Kittery Dog Daze III at the Kittery Community Center (120 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME), to see some amazing dock diving dogs in action! Hosted by Seacoast Dock Dogs, dock diving is an exciting performance sport that is all […]
