Feb 1, 2015

The BIG One — by Max

Hi There! I’m Max. I’m just fine, thank you! I finally got time at the computer because Don is out bringing in the rest of the wood pile before the BIG STORM tomorrow buries it all until next June. He wasn’t happy about having to do it either, that salty old cuss! It’s good for […]

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Jan 1, 2015

Coal in Your Stocking – By Coal

Hi there, I’m Coal the fuzzy 11-year old lab at the store. My muzzle is getting pretty gray. Thank you for not reminding me of that. I still feel 2 years old. A lot of you have been coming into the shop to say hello to me and I am nowhere to be found. But […]

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Dec 14, 2014

Auggie’s Reign Deer of Terror

I am Augustus. You should address me as such. See that you do in future, and your past transgressions shall be forgotten. My intention was to write a heartwarming account of the “True Meaning of Christmas” using the adopt-o-dogs Buddy and Coal as my pity-vehicles because the Christmas topic has never been satisfactorily addressed. But […]

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Nov 27, 2014

Three Men Night — by Max

Hi There! I’m Max. I’m just fine, Thank You! It’s only November, but we’re having our second blizzard! And boy oh boy has it been a great day! Not only did we get morning walkies, but when the snow started to pile up this afternoon, Don took all of us outside to wrestle around in […]

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Nov 1, 2014

The Buddy of My Buddy is Coal’s Friend — By Coal

Hi there, I’m Coal the fuzzy black lab at the shop who likes food, long walks on the beach, pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. I’m not into yoga, and yes, I have half a brain. And for those of you who got that song reference without web-help – congratulations! Lately things have […]

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Oct 16, 2014

Break Away From Being “From Away” — By Auggie

My first name is Augustus. My middle name is Megatron. My Surname is Bulldozer. I am Auggie. You must yield to me. I will protect you. Now, I’m a practical dog. I like my treats hearty, my walks long, and my breath stinky at all times. I have no time for pretension. And I must […]

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Oct 1, 2014

Jeepers Creepers– Leaf Peepers! — By Max

Max Here. I am just fine, Thank You! And a big “Thank You!” to those of you who are reading this through the link on our new newsletter! Talk about bragging rights! You are my best buddies in the whole world! If I could come out of this computer to rub your head and say […]

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Sep 9, 2014

Fall Down, Clean-Up — By Auggie

I am Augustus Megatron Bulldozer. You may know me as “Auggie” or “Aug Dog.” I am the anchor for this whole train wreck of a store. Thank you for supporting my reform efforts. As you may know, the coast of Maine is much more relaxed now that all you tourists are safely home and at […]

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Aug 22, 2014

Berry Friendly – By Max

I am Max and I am just fine, thank you! And thanks for all the belly-rubs this summer! I just wanted to let all you bipeds know that the blackberries at Ocean Point Preserve are ripe. Not at the actual Ocean Point, but at the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Ocean Point Preserve! Auggie, Coal, and […]

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Aug 7, 2014

Coal’s Birthday 2014 – By Coal

Hi there. I’m Coal. I’m the big fuzzy Lab you’ll see asleep in front of the register. Don says I fall asleep there so I can get my fair share of attention. I just fall asleep there because I get a good view of the free treat bowl. If one of those things should accidentally […]

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