Meet Buck & Martha, our new “on the beat” reporters covering the Asheville, NC area and owners of Bed & Breakfast at Ponder Cove, (www.pondercove.com/petfriendly/) Asheville area’s original pet friendly accommodation.
Congrats to Buck. I must say he is relishing his new position and I mine, as his chauffeur and scribe. It is important for us to know and share all the cool pet friendly activities not to mention dining and drink possibilities in the Asheville area.
So, here goes……..Our first assignment on official duty. Buck being a country boy and hearing so much about these two hot spots decided to take in a couple of citified experiences, the THREE DOG BAKERY and BATTERY PARK BOOK EXCHANGE. Continue Reading »
By Nancy Wilson
(Republished with permission from Downeast Dog News)
What makes a region dog-friendly? A lot of people with dogs? Parks and public places that allow dogs? Pet-friendly lodging and restaurants? Businesses that have dogs or invite dogs inside? Whatever the answer may be, the Midcoast area of Maine is purported to be one of the dog-friendliest regions of Maine. In particular, the Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor regions have a large number of dog-lovers, and businesses that are “co-owned and co-operated” by resident dogs. Continue Reading »
By Carol Bryant
(Republished with permission from Downeast Dog News)
Dirigo: Latin meaning “I Lead.” Did you know that “Dirigo” is Maine’s state motto? Well, southern Maine, you truly do lead the pack in your acceptance and friendliness of both the human and canine variety of species to your area.
To say that Maine puts out the welcome mat to four-legged visitors is an understatement, as I learned when visiting southern Maine with my 15-year-old well-traveled cocker spaniel. Continue Reading »
