Charles Dickens once wrote, “And can it be that in a world so full and busy, the loss of one creature makes a void so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up.” This year we had to say goodbye to many dear friends and family who […]
On May 19, 2018, 120 Golden Retrievers from across New England and beyond gathered at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont with a purpose; to support the critical research of the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, to honor the important mission of Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, to remember special Golden angels, and to […]
Asa and I had the best weekend ever! We attended the 4th Annual New England Golden Jubilee at Dog Mountain! Our weekend was filled with surprises, pure joy, and 120 Golden Retrievers! It all began on Friday afternoon when Mom and Dad loaded us up for a long car ride to St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Silly […]
Far too many friends crossed Rainbow Bridge this year. Some lived very long lives, while others left us way too soon. Others taught us grace and dignity while facing serious illnesses, and some left us so quickly we didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye. Many we knew personally and enjoyed our time together, […]
It is with a heavy heart that I share my sweet Dutch cousin, Bear, has crossed Rainbow Bridge just two months shy of his 18th birthday. Although I never met Bear nose to nose because he lived in The Netherlands, I considered him to be a dear friend, who was only an email away. Bear […]
The goal for our vacation was to enjoy the “quiet side” of Acadia National Park, exploring trails off the beaten path away from the more popular attractions. However, it didn’t take long for us to notice no matter how remote the trail, solitary hikers would find us, and inevitably stop to admire Asa and myself. […]
Chuck Billy and Maddie sitting under a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Chuck Billy is all flustered about a girl! As we all know, my big brother prides himself on being a big tough guy. He never hesitates to bark at threats both real and imagined. Well after visiting Grandma, it is pretty obvious he’s met his match […]
Scientists, what do they know? I just read an article about their discovery of “rare Sea Wolves.” Rare? Clearly these scientists need to get out more because on any given morning or evening in Maine you can find these elusive sea loving creatures enjoying the surf and sand at the beaches. In fact, if it […]
Leave it to Asa to accomplish something that Lemmy and I never did. Asa met his biological father, Daddy Spenser, at the New England Golden Jubilee. Now I’ve never had the pleasure to meet my father, Daddy Eclipse, face to face. However, I’m lucky that I can keep in touch with him through social media. […]
On May 20, 2017 over 100 Golden Retrievers from across New England and beyond gathered at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont with a purpose; to support the critical research of the Morris Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, to honor the important mission of Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, to remember special Golden angels and to […]