My calendar clearly states that today is Independence Day, the least favorite holiday for dogs. Then why have people been celebrating with those infernal fireworks since Friday night! Seriously, fireworks on the 4th of July are bad enough. Why extend my torture by randomly shooting them off days ahead of schedule! As far as I […]
Not to brag, but I totally got Mom the BEST Mother’s Day gift – ever! I’ve always been an awesome gift giver. Way better than my brothers. Would you believe Lemmy gave her a vacuum cleaner for Mother’s Day one year! I was just a puppy at the time, but even I knew that was […]
Today I received a card wishing me, “Hope, Wonder and Celebration this Easter.” Well why should it just be on Easter? I experience Hope, Wonder and Celebration each and every day! All dogs do! I start each morning filled with Hope about all the possibilities that the day ahead holds. And despite my mature age, […]
“In my Easter bonnet, with all the duct tape upon it, I’ll be the silliest puppy in the Easter Parade…” Enough with the singing already! As you can see, Asa has to wear the cone of shame. But once again, he is a happy fool, and oblivious to the seriousness of the situation. Instead he […]
I looked Death in the eyes…unblinking plastic eyes…and survived! Recently Mom told me that they were taking us to the mall for photos with the Easter Bunny. No big deal, I thought. I have cousins who are rabbits, and they tend to be quiet little fellows. Besides, this would give me a chance to voice […]
It isn’t an urban myth! Leap Day does exist! The day the Four Paws on the Floor Rule does not apply! Oh sure I have foggy memories of it when it last occurred in 2012. But I was still in the whelping box and focused on mastering bigger issues like walking on my wobbly legs. […]
In honor of Presidents’ Day I would like to pay tribute to George Washington’s dogs. As well as Gerald Ford’s dog who was the first Golden Retriever to live in the White House. It is estimated that during his lifetime President George Washington had approximately 50 dogs, representing almost every group of dog recognized by […]
I couldn’t help but notice that there’s been a lot on TV about how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. There are cooking shows on preparing the perfect meal, segments on the ideal location to spend the day, and ads for ways to show love ranging from jewelry to a new car. These are all nice, and […]
“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!
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 […]
