contents match.dog 18. bark list 14.
Grooming By The Sea
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feature 10. animal lover's profile 6.
Beach Plum Flower Shop and Piper & Chloe
12.
words of wisdom
20.
society tails
22.
fun things to bark about
24.
food for thought
rescue 28. canines & camembert 26.
30.
let's pawty
31.
flips + flops
Ristorante Massimo
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publisher Nancy Dewar
nancy@snazzyjazzypet.com 603.498.3237
design Mrs. and Mr. Design
info@mrsandmrpublishing.com
director of sales & marketing BlakeLee Greene bntgreene@comcast.net (978) 317-5846
thanks to our contributors‌ Rauni Kew - Inge Milde - Dawn Price - Ellen Ratner Published by Bark Media Group LLC six times a year. Hampton, NH Copyright Š 2019 Bark Media Group LLC Seacoast Bark is distributed at stores & businesses in: Portsmouth, Exeter, Rye, North Hampton, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Greenland, Stratham, Seabrook, Kittery, Newburyport, Rowley, Ipswich & everywhere in between!
Interested in advertising with us? Have a good story idea or a suggestion on a great animal or person to feature? Please email Nancy Dewar/Publisher nancy@snazzyjazzypet.com (603) 498-3237
notes
Publisher’s Note CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS…
We’re having a glorious Fall…and we want everyone to FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR DOG in our next issue! In each issue our Society Tails column features photos of fun dog events. But our magazine wouldn’t matter if we didn’t have wonderful, loyal readers! So, the Society Tails page in the December/January issue will feature photos of some of our readers’ dogs! Please email a photo (one from a phone works fine) with their name & town to the following address with the subject line “Society Tails.” We hope we can feature your pup in the next issue! (nancy@SnazzyJazzyPet.com) A big thanks to ALL…for being part of our very special pack! We can’t wait to highlight many special Seacoast pups in the next issue.
Cheers + Chow…
Nancy
Meet Some Special Seacoast Pups... Bebe North Hampton
Leo & Scruffy Kittery
Cecelia & Panzer Newburyport
Karma - Hampton Brody - Hampton Ruby - Stratham
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Stella - Rye
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feature
Territorio de Zaguates
(”Land of the Strays”)
By Nancy Dewar Photos by Territorio de Zaguates
A few years ago a friend told me about an amazing dog rescue she had read about, “a free-roaming home to hundreds of dogs…and perhaps a good story for you.” I immediately Googled it and found tons of stories from many national media outlets. Most of them were similar, stating: “Territorio de Zaguates is a privately funded, volunteer-run organization in Costa Rica that takes care of 900 dogs. The pups are fed, bathed and taken on scenic walking tours for exercise. It's a completely open space, so the dogs spend their days freely roaming around the property. There are indoor areas for sleeping, bathing and eating.” I learned that Land of the Strays was founded by Lya & Alvaro Battle in 2007 and reached out to Lya to learn more about them first-hand. Our interview follows. It’s an extraordinary story about a few folks who are making an enormous difference for hundreds of strays.
Where are you & Álvaro from? I was born in Canada (Costa Rican mother and British-Canadian father) and moved to Costa Rica at the age of 5 from Ghana, Africa. Alvaro was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. His family moved to Costa Rica when he was 15 years old, and he has lived here since.
Are you married? Any children? We have been together for almost 25 years and married for 11. No kids! I always knew that I didn't want children. I don’t think I was born with the "mother" gene. Even as a child I was not the girl who enjoyed playing house and being the mommy. When I began working in preschool education, I realized that having children was an irrevocable responsibility that I just did not want. So I decided never to have them…and now I have over 700! How did you come up with the idea for Territorio de Zaguates? I had been rescuing, spaying and neutering strays for some time. Some would find homes
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but many would be left behind, although they were adorable and deserving of homes. I would often look at those "unwanted" ones and think what their life would be like otherwise. Put back on the street? Taken to a shelter where they would not find a home either and consequently be euthanized. I had almost 120 dogs at home when Alvaro suggested we send the ones who had little chance of being adopted to the farm I had inherited from my grandfather. We hired a family to live on the farm and look after them and adapted an old barn as their sleeping quarters. This would be their "retirement home,” a place for the dogs to spend the rest of their lives if they were never adopted.
Did you both grow up with dogs? Alvaro grew up as the slave and pooper scooper of 4 Great Danes. His relationship to dogs was one of service and responsibility; but not necessarily did he see them as family members or equals as he does now. I, on the other hand, was the daughter of a biologist and grew up loving and respecting every form of life-- in-
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The dogs roam freely on walks with their caretakers but are never unsupervised. Some lag behind the pack and end up arriving later than the rest, but they always return to where they know the food is! sects, reptiles and plants. I had everything from snakes to spiders, rabbits to monkeys…any animal we found and brought home was welcome! But I only had 3 dogs as a child.
Do you live at the farm? Alvaro spends most of the week at the farm, as most of our resources have gone into creating the rescue. I work in San Jose as an educational consultant, and most days I'm done around 8:00 p.m. The car we have is old and unreliable, so I get around by bus. However even if I could count on that car, I wouldn’t make it up to the farm till 9:30 or 10:00; and there would be no way of tip toeing in without waking 700+ sleeping dogs! I’m there every weekend. Where do the dogs stay? There is a huge communal holding area in between the two houses on the farm. Most of the dogs eat and chill out there, although some prefer to curl up in and around the houses. The property has natural dividers such as rivers and rustic barbed wire fences, as it once was a dairy farm. The dogs roam freely on walks with their caretakers but are never unsupervised. Some lag behind the pack and end up arriving later than the rest, but they always return to where they know the food is! Do they form their own packs… or run as a group? They run as a group. There are no defined Alfas. Although there clearly are dogs that get more respect than others. I like to think of them as one big family. Some members get along better than others, but all are civilized most of the time.
Are the dogs neutered/spayed when they arrive? It is the first thing we do unless their health at the moment prevents it. Our vets and the services are all paid by us, although they do give us better prices due to the volume. We pay a vet to come up once every week or two. He gets most of the spaying and neutering done then, as well as checks on the ones with skin issues, etc. When a dog needs special tests or treatments, we bring it down to Heredia to a clinic we trust. Who brings the dogs to Territorio de Zaguates? The core pack (some have been with us for almost 10 years) are dogs we had rescued over those years. We have also absorbed remaining dogs from shelters that closed and were going to be euthanized. Some are owner surrenders, and others are brought to us by people who wanted to help an animal but did not know how or lacked the place to keep it. How do you care for so many creatures? I honestly think there is help from above because aside from the help we get from pet food producers (who donate half of the food our dogs eat), the rest of the resources come from my income, donations and the sale of T-shirts & other souvenirs.
How many volunteers? We have occasional groups of volunteers from companies doing social work but beside the staff that we pay to look after the dogs (3-5 men), the only full-time volunteers are Alvaro,
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me and Marcela Castro, who is a vital part of our organization.
Do you really name each one? Yes, we do! And we try not to repeat a name unless the dog with that name is no longer with us. Alvaro, Marcela and I come up with most of the names. When we can, we try to find a name that reminds us of the dog's history. If we’ve rescued a pregnant Mother, we try to name all her pups with similar names. For instance, a mother rescued from a hardware store would have pups named Bolt, Wrench, Hammer, etc.
How do you keep them all straight? That is a question I myself don't know! I can hardly remember what I had for breakfast this morning.
How many are adopted each year? It all depends. Puppies are adopted more easily, but generally 4 out of 10 will return to us before their second year. On average, I'd say that 200 adults is a good bet. It increases every year as the awareness grows. Locals are adopting them, and of very recently…tourists, as well. What is a typical day like? A typical day starts at 5:00 a.m. We start cleaning and collecting yesterday's poo and washing out the water basins in order to serve new clean water. We clean out the food troughs and start serving breakfast. Around 9:00 we begin tending to the dogs with special medications or treatments, bath dogs with skin issues, change newspapers and clean the mommy kennels. We then go about doing maintenance work
feature Our only goal in life is to make these dogs happy. To let them live as they please and grant them fond memories for the day they leave us. around the farm. Sometimes Alvaro has to travel to San Jose to take care of shelter related errands. Our day is often interrupted by rain or dogs that need to be taken to clinics, but somehow eventually things get done. No matter what we are doing though, dogs are always involved…either as company or supervising them, they are never far from us! What are your biggest challenges? Aside from general attitudes toward strays and the frustration of not being able to get through certain people's stigmas, our challenges are always monetary. We are expected to live up to first-world standards on third-world budgets. How many of the dogs have you taken in as your own family members? Ohhh…too many probably! Some are no longer with us, and I miss them daily. And some are still with me, and I dread
the day they cross over. As of now there must be 25 (mostly old souls) that I could not let go of. But in total the number of dogs we have called our own and loved as our children exceeds 60!
Anything else you’d like to add? Our only goal in life is to make these dogs happy. To let them live as they please and grant them fond memories for the day they leave us. We know we can't save them all and many will part without finding a home. But we hope they are able to recover their dignity through us. Still we are not in any way a solution. We are the reflection of a huge problem that can only be corrected if we stop buying pets from backyard breeders and pet stores that cater to them. We must spay and neuter our pets and all strays in order to stop the overpopulation. Dogs are nothing but angels with tails, and they do not deserve to suffer a single day because of us. (donate.territoriodezaguates.com/)
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animal lover's profile
A Sensory Experience for Peeps & Pups By Nancy Dewar
If you’re looking for a wonderful, new shopping experience; a trip to the shared shop of the Beach Plum Flower Shop and Piper & Chloe in Newburyport is just the answer! Located downtown in the historic Tannery Marketplace on Water Street, these shops offer an array of lush, fresh plants, unique hip gifts, home goods, antiques, garden décor and, of course, beyond-gorgeous flowers. When you visit, be sure to bring your dog. They’ll be warmly greeted by owners Pat Cannon and Tiffany Lasson (both big dog lovers) and a special treat from Quinn’s Canine Cafe. They also have another retail partner, Mike Nichols, owner of m cacao that offers delicious handmade chocolates.
In addition to her husband and kids, Pat’s family also include three dogs and a horse. Lily is their 20-year-old rescue Dachshund who joined the family when she was 12 after being a puppy mill dog who had had way too many litters. Though older and not as mobile, she lives “the life of Riley.” Pat laughed as she said, “We all want to be reincarnated as Lily.” Gracie is an 8-year old rescued Golden Retriever, and 2-year-old Stella is a beautiful Bernese Mountain dog who was supposed the be the shop dog, but her personality is too big, as is she! Pat and her family moved to Newburyport seven years ago, and she bought the Beach Plum in 2015. She wanted to have a business that would really involve her in the community and had always loved flowers; so, this was a perfect arrangement!
Tiffany, Pat & Lisa
The Beach Plum Flower Shop has been part of the community for over 30 years. In describing her primary role, Pat said, “I’m the face of the business and also focus on the strategic plan and our connection to the community, which is one of our primary missions; and Lisa Greene is our Creative Director and the vision behind our amazing designs.” Lisa’s passion for flowers began when she was eight and picked flowers at the local monastery. She entered her arrangements at the local fair, and lied about her age, as one was supposed to be ten to participate! Lisa’s other passion is animals, as well. She was active in 4H as a child, grew up with Corgi’s and currently is the proud Mom of Arlo (as in Guthrie), a 16-yearold rescue Corgi. “We failed as foster parents. Arlo came to us for a weekend, and he’s still here ten years later!”
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Lola (or Lola-Bean as she’s fondly called), an adorable 2-year-old French Bulldog, is Tiffany’s first dog. Her sleek black and white coat matches the sleek design of the Lasson’s home. “She really blends well with your house,” Pat said laughing. Of course, a designer would coordinate the canine look with the décor! Before to moving to New England five years ago, Tiffany had been an interior designer and owned a furniture store in Salt Lake City with her husband. Prior to opening her brick and mortar store in Newburyport, she
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and her sisters had Piper & Chloe pop-up-shops for several years that showcased many of their friends’ jewelry, art and other unique creations. She continues to find great merchandise for her curated boutique by constantly seeking out unknown “makers.” Brandt…Another Favorite Client
Pat’s Stella
Lisa’s Arlo
Pat’s Daughter with Lily
The shop is truly a feast for one’s senses. It has great ambiance with rustic displays, beautiful chandeliers, antiques, stunning merchandise plus the wonderful smell of flowers and chocolate!
Pat and Tiffany joined forces with their shared-shop a year and a half ago. The shop is truly a feast for one’s senses. It has great ambiance with rustic displays, beautiful chandeliers, antiques, stunning merchandise plus the wonderful smell of flowers and chocolate! Pat loves her business as it’s such a happy place and a big part of the community. “We get to celebrate all parts of people’s lives; births, deaths, weddings, proms, engagements, grand openings - events and the everyday,” Pat explained. “We share so much with our customers. I love the personal connection, as we lack so much of it today.” Tiffany feels blessed in supporting small, unknown businesses (“those ready to spread their wings”), with an emphasis on women. A few of her jewelry lines are made by women coming out of abusive or slave situations, and she actively supports Operation Underground Railroad, a non-profit dedicated to bringing an end to child slavery (OurRescue.org).
Daphne…a Loyal Customer
Tiffany’s Lola
As we wrapped up, Pat said, “The shop is really all about the experience. We truly put our heart in all we do and customize everything to make it really special.” Both Pat and Tiffany also make it special for their usual canine visitors…Piper, a Golden Retriever who lives behind the shop & often escapes to come over for a biscuit; Brandt, a happy chocolate Lab and regular visitor and Daphne, a sweet and silly Basset Hound! And speaking of custom, The Beach Plum also makes custom floral collars (great for weddings), “Welcome New Puppy or Dog” gift baskets and bereavement arrangements to celebrate the love of one’s life, as there is no greater unconditional love than that of canine.
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words of wisdom
Walter’s
WORDS OF WISDOM By Walter Eugene Davis Senior Helpers – Stratham, NH
Walter Eugene Davis
As we transition into fall, I am reminded of a quote by Stanley Horowitz, “Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic.” The warm days and cool nights bring out beautiful colors which bring visitors to New Hampshire to marvel at the leaves. As for me, I love to lay in the sun, roll onto my back and kick my legs up in the air. Perhaps that’s a dog thing!
The onset of fall also brings an increase in seasonal falls and illness brought on by the changing climate. Here are a few of my suggestions to make it safely to the spring of 2020: Watch out for leaves, as they cover walkways and puddles causing slick surfaces and low visibility. And you know what that means – an increased risk for falls. Be sure to keep your walkways, stairs and outside areas that you frequent free of built up debris. (Of course, a random pile of leaves does present a certain attraction to me!) The temperatures this time of year in New England get a little unpredictable. It can be in the 30-40’s at 8 am, hit 65 by noon and then as the sun begins to go down the temps rapidly decline. I suggest that you consider layers. Better to have more on than you need than to be cold. However, if I’m around, I have a thick coat of black fur, perfect to keep you warm! Fall begins the season of the unwanted colds and flu. The best offense is defense. Keep your hands washed. I suggest hot soapy water for 30 seconds. Get to your Doc before it’s too late to get your flu vaccine, even consider one for pneumonia. Then don’t forget your rest! In order to keep your immune system strong, you need lots of sleep to fight off those nasty intruders. I get a good straight 8 every night without fail. Then in the office (when everyone is working), I catch an extra couple of ZZZ’s for good measure. A couple tips for home: Be sure to have your heating system looked at. Pull out your space heater, check the cord for any breaks, dust it off and get it ready to go. As always, if you lose heat make sure that you call a family member, or a maintenance supervisor or me! Don’t hang around in the cold. Be prepared for an emergency! You never know when they are going to happen. According to the 2020 The Old Farmer’s Almanac, they are calling for a milder than normal winter, higher than normal precipitation and near normal to below snowfall – ok folks, so what does that mean? It’s going to be winter and in New England things can change in a moment’s notice. Get your flashlights and batteries handy. Keep bottled water on hand. If you live alone make sure that someone is going to check in on you. Lastly, as the weather gets cold and the days get shorter, it is important to stick to a routine. Take time for a daily activity…have coffee with a friend, take a nap when needed, don’t isolate and make sure to get some fresh air. Many people come on with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) this time of year which leaves them sad and blue. If you are one of the 3 million cases each year in the USA, call your primary care physician. Until next time, stay toasty …… Walter
A big thanks to Dwight & Gayle Davis,
owners of Senior Helpers, for encouraging Walter Eugene to write this new column! Walter is a 6-year-old Lab mix rescue. They all found each other via New England Lab Rescue. Walter came from Hartsville, SC, and ended up hitting the jackpot with his new family! He participates in the family business providing love and comfort to many, with his official title being “Director of Security & Pet Relations.” Walter is also an active member of the welcoming committee! Senior Helpers provides in-home, non-medical care offering tailored services ranging from companion care for those who need daily assistance to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. They’ve worked with clients ranging in age from 25 to 104. Senior Helpers was voted “Best of the Seacoast” in home health care and received the “Business Excellence Award” and “Top 200 Most Influential Business Leaders in New Hampshire” from the New Hampshire Business Review. Stratham, NH – (603) 583-4580 www.SeniorHelpers.com/nh/greater-seacoast
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We couldn't do it without our furry friends! Lexi, Rufus, Jax, Layla, Ruby, Bailey and Newman
137 Portsmouth Ave Stratham, NH 03885 603-775-7444 info@drzeff.com www.drrichardzeff.com
match.dog
"HOW I MET MY TRUE LOVE" love stories about real dogs + their humans By Tina Favara - Hampton, MA
Owner of WOOF Pet Nutrition & Supply Center
Our son Lucca grew up with dogs in his life from the very start. We had adopted a Greyhound (Gladiator) and an English Bull Mastiff (Sasha Girl) before he was born. Saying goodbye to our two pups was one of the hardest things we’ve ever done. Sasha Girl was the last to leave us in 2012. She suffered with Addison’s Disease for several years. It was the first loss my son Lucca was old enough to understand and truly be emotionally impacted by. He still keeps a picture of her near his bed today. We did not immediately adopt another dog. This loss was particularly difficult and our lives were very hectic. Lucca had been wanting a dog for quite some time. He had his heart set on a Husky. He always loved wolves! His first stuffed animals were always wolves. A few years later, our home was broken into and it jarred me quite a bit. And so, knowing that every dog we ever had was the best early warning sign and that I would feel safer – my son and I set out to convince his dad that it was time to adopt again.
One of our very first outings with him was to the Portsmouth Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade. I kept him snuggled in my jacket because it was so cold, and we ended up being featured in the newspaper.
We searched the listings for dogs that were Huskies, and my husband spent his days trying to make us understand just what Huskies actually need from their forever homes. My son and I are not the practical ones in the family; we both lead from the heart. So, we found an adorable set of siblings who were abandoned on the side of the road in Tennessee, along with their sister and mother, and rescued by Great Dog Rescue New England. We went to visit our soon-to-be-puppy at approximately 11 weeks old and learned that he was part Husky and part Australian Blue Heeler. In my mind that meant that we may get lucky and have a more mellow and less high strung “Husky” than my husband was describing. In truth, we wanted to take all the puppies home that day – however, my husband’s level head prevailed! In the end we brought Timber home, and he has been part of our family ever since. For the
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first several nights, I slept on the couch with Timber who basically slept snuggled around my neck. He is now very attached to me. One of our very first outings with him was to the Portsmouth Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade. I kept him snuggled in my jacket because it was so cold, and we ended up being featured in the newspaper.
He still thinks he is small enough to fit in my arms (he is now 80 pounds), and he puts his two front paws and most of his body up on the couch across my lap in the hopes that he might get to sit there. It’s pretty funny to watch. I read all these books and blogs about training dogs and in the end, he’s the one who trained us.
We used to think it was a little funny that he always chewed his paws. We very rarely needed to trim his nails. That was until we realized that he was chewing his paws because he was allergic to chicken! Poor boy, that was the primary protein we always fed him. If your dog chews his paws or has watery eyes and ears with frequent yeast infections – you might want to rule out a chicken allergy. And, oh the fur! My husband will say he warned us. Huskies produce tons and tons of fur. And the hours of fur clean-up is something to behold. Timber is a lovable pup with a nice strong bark when something seems out of place, but otherwise quiet and relaxed (when home) now that he’s an adult. He has completed our family and provided a level of feeling safe again in our home.
doggone great finds for animal lovers
shimmer + glimmer
set a fun table
Getting engaged? Need a special gift for your special one? Estate jewelry is unique, gorgeous & affordable.
It’s always fun to find unique gifts for your animal loving friends.
entertain with unique style
Add a twist to your modern look with vintage glassware, salt cellars, silver flatware & more…at a fraction of the price you’d pay at retail stores.
solid + affordable furniture
Over 100 Dealers Under Two Roofs! I recently visited Route 1 Antiques in Hampton Falls & The Collector’s Eye in Stratham and was blown away by the vast array of merchandise! They truly offer one-stop-shopping for you or anyone on your gift list. There is something for everyone and prices for every budget. Route 1 Antiques has lots of gorgeous estate and fun jewelry. They also have fine furniture, art, china and much more in their 6,000 square foot “home.” The Collector’s Eye offers funky antique furniture, artisan gifts, folk paintings and other unique treasures. Adding a bit of “yesteryear” to one’s home makes a striking statement…plus you get better quality for less than buying from the chain stores…and repurposed goods are good! Here are some of my favorite finds.
Mix & match china for a fun look or go colorful with vintage Fiestaware.
home accents
personal style There’s nothing better than a well-loved, classic handbag. A dropleaf table is a classic. You can shorten the legs & make a great coffee table.
Make today’s look pop with a touch of unexpected vintage accents.
Route 1 Antiques – 106 Lafayette Road – Hampton Falls, NH – (603) 601-2554 The Collector’s Eye – 132 Portsmouth Avenue – Stratham, NH – (603) 772-6205
From a Dog’s Perspective…
An interview with Momo, a young terrier/boxer mix, on what he loves about his home in Newburyport where he lives with his Grammy…
Momo
Grammy often makes popcorn for me to eat while watching my favorite dog shows. And, of course I wub the gour-mutt…I mean gourmet… kitchen.
Hi Momo…nice to meet you. Thanks for getting together.
Woof, woof, woof. (When translated, think this means “You are welcome!”)
Where is your favorite hang-out?
Well, I have lots! I wub (love in dog language) to lay in front of the gas fireplace in the sitting area by the kitchen. Another fav is Grammy’s office/library on the 3rd floor where I can lay on the comfy window seats & look outside. I also like the 3rd floor family room… probably cause I’m allowed on the furniture there. The 1st floor living room is beautiful, but the furniture is offlimits to me.
Some of your favorite things about your home?
I wub the heated tile floor in the master bathroom. It’s so nice & warm after getting a bath in the beautiful marble walk-in shower. Also…the elevator! When I’m tired, Grammy lets me ride it up to my bed on the 2nd floor. When my older friends visit, they can use it if climbing the stairs is too difficult. The media room on the lower level is also great. It has power recliner chairs, a big movie screen and a wet bar with a frig & microwave.
Do you like the inside or the outside better?
Well, that depends! When it’s really hot or cold outside, I like being inside! The central air keeps me nice & cool. When it’s cold, our house is always snuggly warm. The heated tiles in the kitchen are the best, especially when I come in from playing in the snow. There’s a fence so I can’t escape the backyard terrace when we play outside. A brick pathway connects to the terrace. Grammy throws the ball down it, and I chase & bring it back. Sometimes I catch the ball mid-air. Grammy says I would be a good 3rd baseman. I’m not sure what that to build us a smaller home. This house is kind of big is, but she smiles when she says it…so it must be good. for just the two of us. Hopefully, the new owners will have a dog too. I wub the heated sidewalks & seashell driveways. They Visit property website at: make it safer for Grammy so she doesn’t slip when she rem.ax/290HightStreet.com takes me out to do my business. Listed at $1,975,000
Anything you don’t like about the house?
Oh yeah…the central vacuum! I’ve seen it eat some of my little toys. I’m also not crazy about the heated workshop in the basement. The noisy tools are doggone scary. Gretchen Maguire – REALTOR®
Luxury Homes Specialist RE/MAX On the River Well, it’s beautiful. Grammy is an engineer, so it’s built 11 Market Square - Newburyport, MA really well & she picked out all high-end materials & fin- Cell: (617) 688-5290 Office: (978) 499-8808 ishes. I’ll be sad to leave, but Grammy says she is going Email: gmaguire@reotr.com
Why would someone like this house?
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gear up for fall
THE SEACOAST BARK LIST great gear + goods to go fetch…
Grooming By The Sea
New England's Only Pet Grooming Academy, Salon & Boutique The Seacoast has a wonderful new grooming salon, Grooming By The Sea, that also offers healthy treats, pup-stuff such as collars and more, a “cat corner”and gifts for peeps in the stylish retail area. The new salon is owned and operated by Dara Forleo who has been grooming and teaching groomers for 27 years. Grooming By The Sea also has an academy that starts at the beginning of each month, enrolling only two new grooming students each session.
Dara places enormous emphasis on cleanliness and safety. Before opening, the building was totally renovated, and it’s beautiful. The grooming area is bright and airy with a glass garage door that lets in great light. There’s a bit of a beach feel with beadboard grooming stations. One of Dara’s clients remarked, “This looks more like a salon for my wife than my dog!” The build-out included installing a commercial grade dehumidifier and a commercial HEPA air purifier, as air flow is key to a clean environment. The grooming stations are disinfected and sanitized between each grooming, and there are security cameras throughout.
an Asian fusion haircut
fashion-forward pups
the barkery
the salon
All of Dara’s team members are Pet Tech Certified in First Aid and CPR. They also are certified “Canine Cosmetologists,” with Dara’s school being the only one in the country that teaches this! Great emphasis is placed on continuing education, and Dara is often a featured speaker at national grooming conventions. The staff stays up to date in the newest grooming techniques. Dara said that a new popular look is the “Asian Fusion” haircut. Talk about style going to the dogs; this one’s a fun and funny look!
custom gift baskets
Grooming By The Sea is in Portsmouth at One Robert Avenue, which is across the road from The Beach Plum Restaurant on Route 1. Grooming appointments (for both dogs & cats) are scheduled for exact time slots, and the salon is open Monday through Friday from 9 – 5 pm and Team members Kristen Johnson, Saturday from 10 – 3. Jennifer Sinclair, Cindy (603) 801-5584 Buttrick & Dara Forleo 18 seacoastbarkmagazine.com
the raw bar
fun stocking-stuffer toys
society tails
HAPPENINGS & EVENTS AROUND THE SEACOAST
Pope Memorial Humane Society On July 25th, Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) hosted an open house at their new facility, officially welcoming the community into their new space. The event began with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting followed by a reception and tours of the new building for all attendees. Over 200 people showed up to tour the new facility and to celebrate this long-awaited milestone. The open house was followed by a much-anticipated cat yoga session featuring Heather Campbell of Bending Bodhi
Yoga and a litter of 5 adorable kittens! PMHS was formerly known as the Cocheco Valley Humane Society which was founded in 1984 in a 100-year-old piggery on the County Complex in Dover. They moved into their new home in July and are very excited for the expanded programming and services that they’ll soon be able to offer the community. (cvhsonline.org)
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out and about
Puppy Pile
Paws & Bones
Take a Hike Dog’s Life Playful Pups
Just Dogs Adoption Event
fun things to
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ABOUT Just Dogs Adoption Event
Newburyport’s Just Dogs (boutique & dog bakery) is teaming up with TD Bank and Last Hope K9 Rescue (LHK9) on Sunday, October 20th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm with an in-store rescue event. Judy Hoover, owner of Just Dogs, supports numerous rescue groups and hosts many adoption events throughout the year. LHK9 is a Bostonbased all-breed foster/rescue dedicated to saving abandoned and abused dogs from high-kill shelters. Be sure to stop by, as you may just find your new furry best friend, and Just Dogs also has a wonderful selection of gifts for pups and their humans. (JustDogsNewburyport.com) (LastHopeK9.org)
Sleep Like a Dog
If you’re a big-time animal lover, there are lots of fun décor products that will have you begging to go to bed! For some whimsical sheets,
check out the ‘Playful Pups’ percale sheets from The Company Store. Orvis offers a soft, comfy flannel design called ‘Paws & Bones.’ Or you can deck your walls with fun wallpaper called ‘Dog’s Life’ by Ashford House for York Wallcoverings… or the whimsical ‘Puppy Pile’ removable wallpaper from Chasing Paper. How great to go to bed surrounded by canines…especially when your very own is snuggled right next to you.
Take a Hike
Fall in New England is a wonderful time to go hiking with your dog. No one knows this better than Danielle Mooney, owner of Canine Climbs, a unique dog service that picks up your pup for a fun-filled day of adventurous hikes. We reached out to Danielle to find out her favorite places. For “Beginner Levels,” she suggests Straightback Mountain in the Belknap Range which is located just west of Lake Winnipesaukee near Gilford, NH. Mount Israel, located
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in the White Mountain’s Sandwich Range, is great for “Adventure Levels.” For tough cookies (“Those that want the “Climber Level!”) Danielle recommends Mount Moriah in the White Mountain’s Carter-Moriah Range. If you’re too busy to get out and go, contact Danielle so your pup can ‘take a hike’ with Canine Climbs! (CanineClimbs.com)
Fun Fundraising Events for Rescue Pups
The Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England is holding their 22nd annual Joey Fund Auction on October 26th at the Bancroft School Field House just outside of Worcester, MA. This fund was established to provide shelter and medical treatment for dogs waiting to find their fur-ever homes. Randy Price, news anchor at WCVB/ Channel 5 Boston, will co-host the event. Auction items include vacation getaways, auto-
out and about
Name That Treat
Big Bucks for Howl-o-ween
North Hampton Dog Park
graphed sports memorabilia and more. Proceeds from this event will support Cockers in need. The New Hampshire SPCA’s 25th Annual Auction for the Animals will be held on Saturday, November 16th at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel in New Castle, NH. This special gala is one not to be missed! Tickets for both events are available online. (csrne.org/csrne-auction/) (nhspca.org/ auction-for-the-animals/)
Big Bucks for Howl-o-ween
This is a bit astounding. Americans spend around $440 million dollars annually on Halloween costumes for their pets! So, if you dress up your pup…why not show them off at the 3rd annual Haunted Hound 5K Charity Run & Walk to be held on October 27th at 10:00 am at the Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm in Newbury, MA. Whether you participate or simply spectate, you’re sure to see lots of precious pups and proceeds from the event go to support Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Service Dogs in Training
North Hampton Dog Park
The Friends of the North Hampton Dog Park team is working hard to establish a fenced, offleash park where people and pups can socialize in a safe environment. They continue to focus on gaining community support and raising awareness of their search for a viable piece of land. You can help by attending their fundraising event on November 11th at The Community Oven in Hampton from 5:00-9:00 pm. In addition to a raffle, they will be selling T-shirts, bandanas and a portion of all restaurant proceeds (including take-out) will go to the non-profit. You may also donate via their PayPal Giving Fund link. (www. paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3633632).
Name That Treat
Personalize your pup’s treats (or your homemade cookies) with adorable breed-shaped cookie cutters that stamp your pet’s name on the dough. This fun website offers a wide range of breeds as well as bone & paw shapes plus cute designs for
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your kids…such as hearts and handprints. (www.etsy.com/shop/NameThatCookie)
Service Dogs at Theater
Most of us don’t really know the comprehensive and rigorous training that service dogs go through. Some lucky pups from K-9 Country Inn Working Service Dogs located in Ontario, Canada caught a performance of “Billy Elliott: The Musical” this summer as part of their training program. According to Laura MacKenzie, owner the service dog training facility, the theater “gives us the opportunity to expose the dogs to different stimuli such as lights, loud noises and movement of varying degrees.” Apparently, the dogs curled up quietly at their handlers’ feet or under the seats during the performance. “This photo was taken after the show, with the handlers standing nearby, but surely they would have stayed that way throughout the show if we let them,” MacKenzie explained. Awe…the wisdom and kindness of canines.
(dog) FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Health Benefits of Adding Goat Milk to Your Pet’s Diet
food for thought
By Dawn Price, Registered Dietitian Owner of The Natural Dog - Newburyport
There are many options available to consider when incorporating additional food supplements to your pet’s diet. Many of these considerations are based on individual needs. However, if looking for an overall healthy addition to enhance your pet’s diet, raw goat milk is a great option. Raw goat milk is the most complete food known. It contains protein, essential fatty acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and trace elements in a live whole food form. Compared to cow’s milk, it is very easily digested, having a digestion time of only twenty minutes. This is due to the smaller fat globules and high concentration of small and medium chain fatty acids. Raw goat milk is also well tolerated by people and pets that can’t digest pasteurized milk. This is due to the fact that raw milk contains ample amounts of the lactase enzyme which breaks down the lactose milk sugar. Pasteurization and heat destroy the lactase enzyme.
Raw goat milk provides an easily digestible and highly nutritious source of fluid for dogs and cats that enhances hydration. Dogs and cats bodies are about 65% moisture, and unlike humans they are designed to obtain the majority of moisture from the foods they eat. Supplementing raw goat milk to a kibble diet, which contains very
little moisture, is a great way to enhance the pets hydration as well as providing many other raw nutrient benefits.
Raw goat milk contains beneficial microorganisms that enhance intestinal and digestive tract support. There is an increasing trend of digestive, intestinal and bowel issues being experienced by companion animals resulting from the consumption of highly processed diets cooked at extreme temperatures. The fermentation process of goat milk provides additional probiotics. Fermented milk aids in conditions such as colitis, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, gastric ulcers and intestinal pathogens. Raw goat milk may also be used as a natural anti-inflammatory. The high percentage of fatty acids aids with the reduction of inflammation in the digestive tract of mammals. It is also beneficial in fighting off yeast. This is due to the probiotics and high levels of caprylic acid, which is also a natural yeast destroyer.
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By supplementing goat milk, the overall health of your pet is greatly enhanced. Not only is it palatable to most dogs and cats, but raw goat milk has been shown to help with a number of common ailments. Whether your dog is fed a raw diet, cooked diet or kibble diet; supplementing it with raw goat milk can help to keep your fourlegged friends healthy and happy, the natural way.
Dawn Price has a BS in Nutrition & is a Registered Dietitian. She worked for many years as a dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital & Lawrence General Hospital. She decided to pursue her passion for animal nutrition & joined the sales team of a large pet food distributor. She was promoted to Sales Manager & was responsible for covering New England & Canadian territories providing nutrition seminars to retail stores & veterinarians. Dawn was also the instructor of Canine & Feline Nutrition at North Shore Community College for many years. She opened her store, The Natural Dog, in 2005.
rescue
Something to BARK ABOUT! By Rauni Kew – Cape Elizabeth, ME
Inn by the Sea celebrates a four-year collaboration fostering shelter dogs at their seaside resort for the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Residents of Cape Elizabeth, Maine as well as guests from “away,” have visited Inn by the Sea to enjoy a cocktail or vacation at the seaside resort, and to their delight and surprise, have gone home with a wonderful new frienda rescue dog. This property works in collaboration with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to help save lives and fosters shelter dogs at the Inn. Inn by the Sea and the Animal Refuge League have just celebrated the program’s fourth anniversary. 151 dogs have found temporary shelter at the Inn before being adopted and moved onto loving homes, both near and far. The Inn has been welcoming dogs and their owners with over the top pampering for almost 30 years, so it was a natural transition for them, as a green hotel, to support a community organization that was working to save dogs’ lives. As a green hotel the Inn collaborates and supports many not-for-profit agencies in neighboring communities. But the foster dog program has been the most popular and successful community collaborations with both staff and guests.
Visitors love being welcomed to the Inn by a friendly shelter pup. The Inn offers a temporary home to about 45 rescue dogs each year with their staff walking, feeding, caring and loving the dogs until they are adopted. Guests are welcome to walk and play with the current Inn dog and many do- and happily, many guests also fall in love and adopt!
Mambo, the Inn’s First Foster Dog
This program has been a great way to help expand and support the work of one of our communities’ not for profit organizations, giving the Animal Refuge League another platform to broadcast awareness for their programs. Guests appreciate the program even if they are not able to adopt and love the ability to interact with the in-house pups while on vacation. It has also been a huge hit with staff who love to care for the dogs, and all take great pride in the many lives that have been saved.
Puppet With Staff Member
The staff feels fortunate that many of the adopted dogs return with their new families to enjoy a meal or vacation, as they can to reconnect with the pups and catch up on old friendships!
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The dog friendly Inn by the Sea, located on Crescent Beach, offers seaside accommodations with stylish, modern interiors. It’s open year-round for ocean view cocktails, breakfast, lunch and dinner in Sea Glass Restaurant or in the lounge or deck. One of the first luxury hotels to accept pets, the Inn welcomes man’s best friend with complimentary stays, water bowls, beach towels, cozy L.L Bean dog blankets and handmade treats at turn down. Dogs are welcome to join their families for meals (and enjoy the Gourmet Doggy Menu) in the fireplace lounge or on the decks. A visit to the Inn by the Sea, complete with your pooch, is definitely worth barking about. And who knows…maybe you will go home with an adorable new rescue pup!
rescue
Guest Walking a Foster Pup
DOGGY MENU
HOUSEMADE DOG BISCUITS Rolled Oats / Peanut Butter / Wheat Flour / Honey $6 MEAT “ROAFF” Steamed Rice / Raw Vegetables / Natural Ground Beef / Dog Cookie $13 “DOGGY GUMBO” Angus Beef Tips / Steamed Rice / Raw Vegetables / Dog Cookie $13
Foster Pup Hard at Work
Lucy Lui with Inn's Concierge
Concierge Walking Talluha
Foster Dog Cloud
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“THE BIRD DOG” Grilled Chicken / Steamed Rice / Raw Vegetables / Dog Cookie $13 K-9 ICE CREAM Topped with Crumbled Dog Bones $7
Living the Good Life
fun for fall
CANINES & CAMEMBERT
Dog-Friendly Picnics with Cheese & Wine from Local Purveyors By Inge E. Milde – Portsmouth, NH
One of the most enjoyable ways to spend a beautiful fall day is to picnic in one of the many gorgeous, dog-friendly locations along the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast. A picnic is made even better when your basket is filled with a selection of delectable cheeses and nibbles from one of the area’s amazing cheese purveyors. South Street & Vine
Robin Lurie-Meyerkopf with Kiko
One of my favorite dog-friendly picnic areas in Portsmouth is Haven Park located on South Mill Pond and conveniently just a short walk from South Street & Vine on Marcy Street. Owners Rick Meyerkopf and Robin Lurie-Meyerkopf specialize in wines from small, family run vineyards from around the world; many are sustainable or organic. Rick and Robin hand-select their cheeses and specialty grocery products, and they often bring in new items recommended by their customers. In addition to delicious wine, cheese and charcuterie, South Street & Vine also carries crackers, a great selection of olives, Marcona almonds,
Corks & Curds
Before heading to Seapoint Beach or Fort Foster (both fantastic dog-friendly beaches in Kittery), I recommend a trip down Commercial Alley in downtown Portsmouth. This inconspicuous side-street is home to a number of foodie gems including the new Elephantine Bakery that has the perfect bread for pairing with chesses and wine from Corks & Curds which is just across the alley. The history of Corks & Curds is a bit of a love story. New Yorker Joann Soesman, who was already a connoisseur of wine and cheese, fell in love with a local and decided to combine all her loves by relocating with her furry companion Harley James to Portsmouth, where she acquired the shop back in 2016. Corks & Curds specializes in hard-to-find wines and cheeses
not available in the big stores. They also have a great selection of gift items for that last-minute housewarming party or birthday - such as aerators, coasters and chilling carafes. Harley James is Cork & Curd’s official ambassador, and his recommended cheese is the Brookford Farm Cheddar. My favorite is the Fourme au Moelleux aged in sweet vouvray from Loire Valley France.
More Great Local Wine + Cheese Shops C’est Cheese
North Hampton, NH (cestcheesenh.com)
On the Vine Marketplace
Stratham, NH (OnTheVineMarketplace.com)
Grand Trunk Wine & Cheese Newburyport, MA (GrandTrunkWine.com)
Joann Soesman with Harley James
vinegars, olive oils, mustards, chocolates and cookies. Their friendly dog Kiko, a rescue from the NHSPCA, visits the shop daily and advocates for backyard charcuterie parties! (SouthStreeAndVine.com)
Leary’s Fine Wines & Spirits Newburyport, MA (LearysFineWInes.com)
Marty Mundy – Seacoast Cheese Maven An Online Cheese Club (MartyMundy.com)
Article & photography by Inge E. Milde, resident of Portsmouth South End & Realtor® (with Tate & Foss Sotheby’s International Realty in Rye) serving the New Hampshire Seacoast & Southern Maine. Inge is regularly spotted around the Seacoast with her dog Bogart. (IngeMilde.com)
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let's pawty
Doggone Grrrrr…eat Entertaining Fabulous Fall Dog Treats! Sponsored by Ristorante Massimo “Authentic Italian Food Is More Than Our Passion… It’s Our Life’s Work.”
Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Treats
Pumpkin Biscuits
Directions
Ingredients ½ can pumpkin (not pie filling) 2 T of softened coconut oil 4 T of water + more if needed 2 C whole wheat flour 1 t cinnamon ¼ t baking soda ¼ t baking powder 1 egg Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Whisk together flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter & cinnamon.
Mix pumpkin, coconut oil & water together.
Add water as needed to make the dough workable, but it should be dry & stiff.
Then mix in flour, cinnamon, baking soda & baking powder.
Roll dough to ½” thick & cut with cookie cutters.
Add egg & stir until all combined.
Ingredients 2 ½ C whole wheat flour 2 eggs ½ C can of pure pumpkin (not pie filling) 2 T peanut butter ½ t cinnamon
Bake on greased baking sheet until hard, about 40 minutes.
These are two of my favorite Fall recipes. Though they call for canned pumpkin, you can easily use freshly cooked pumpkin. My Dad usually uses the fresh stuff, but either way…these treats are sure to generate some serious tail wagging! Enjoy…Godere!
Mia
Roll dough to ¼” thick. Cut out treats with cookie cutter.
If your dog prefers softer treats, bake about 15-20 minutes.
Bake on greased baking sheet for 30 minutes.
Recipe from Allrecipes.com
Bake for 15 minutes if your pup prefers chewier treats. Recipe from Allrecipes.com
Note: If you make softer treats, store them in the frig!
59 Penhallow – Portsmouth (603) 436-4000 www.RistoranteMassimo.com
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Massimo’s Mia
Massimo is not only passionate about food, but also his Mia, an adorable Maltese/Shih Tzu! And Mia shares her Dad’s passion for food. So, a big thanks to Mia for sharing these recipes! Grazie…bravo cane! (Thank you…good dog!) Since Massimo started sponsoring this column, Mia has become a bit of a local celebrity. While stopped at a light on Route 1, two gals motioned to Massimo to roll down his window. He did…and they then asked, “Is that Mia?” He laughed & said, “Yes, how did you know?” They responded, “We see her in Seacoast Bark!”
doggy thoughts
FLIPS + FLOPS By Flip-Flop
Editor’s Note: These are simply musings from Flip-Flop, an exuberant & opinionated shaggy dog. They are not any sort of product endorsement or “dis” by this publication or any member of our editorial team. Just a bit about stuff she likes (Flips) and stuff she doesn’t (Flops)!
Flip Flop Baseball Caps
Bowties
I know people are really into the ‘humanizing of pets,’ but baseball caps for dogs is a bit over the top…and a flop… in my mind. Though they may look cute (from a human’s perspective), from a dog’s perspective they kind of suck! Not only do we feel silly & a bit selfconcious wearing a hat, but they also are uncomfortable. The only reason they stay on our canine heads is that they wrap around our ears. Would you want your baseball cap to wrap around your ears? I don’t think so!
When it comes to accessorizing, style & COMFORT is key! That’s why I love these wonderful bowties created by Officially Knotted Bowties, owned by Lionel Loveless (also co-owner of Route 1 Antiques & The Collector’s Eye). They are a great look for any dapper dog…male or female! And, bowties are comfortable to wear as they simply attach to our collars. If you’re in the market for a holiday look, a birthday celebration or everyday wear, visit Officially Knotted Bowtie’s FB page to order. (facebook.com/officiallyknottedbowties/)
Exercise Wheel
Mystery Motion Cat Toy
Many indoor cats tend to get fat due to lack of exercise. I recently discovered this fun toy, the Mystery Motion Cat Toy by Petlink, that provides hours of fun and great exercise too. Since cats instinctually love to hunt, this in-home electronic device offers them non-stop opportunities to chase, leap and pounce on the feathery little gadget that never stops moving. Hence, they keep moving too. If I were a cat, I’d think this toy is doggone great.
Exercise for cats inspired by natural instincts is a good thing. Exercise inspired by human behavior is totally another. Check this out. A company called One Fast Cat has created a circular exercise wheel for felines. The product is like a treadmill. It looks like when the cat moves…the circular wheel moves. For the life of me, I can’t figure out why a cat would want to just run in circles with absolutely nothing to gain? What is the impetus to keep moving? I really don’t get this one.
Beds-in-a-Box
There’s a lot of buzz these days about beds-in-a-box; The Original Purple® Bed, Leesa®, Casper® & others. As we know, great things often come in small packages. These mattresses arrive flattened in a box and magically expand in about 48 hours after being exposed to air. My Mom has one & says it’s the most comfortable bed she’s ever had. Well, good news for us dogs, as there’s now one for canines; Zee.Bed by Zee.Dog…the world’s 1st dog bed in a box! It’s supposed to be ridiculously comfortable & super snuggly with its soft microfiber cover. I know what I want for Christmas!
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Sleep Like a Dog
Sometimes I laugh about the ‘humanizing of pets’ by peeps. But when it comes to sleeping like a dog, I’d much rather have totally a comfortable & stylish Zee.Bed than have to sleep in a hot dog. OMG… how Dog damn insulting! Yikes.