The Harbor Dog Stories
Come on an adventure with the shop dogs of Two Salty Dogs as they spin you a yarn about life as a dog on the Boothbay Harbor waterfront.
THE MONGREL SCOUR 2018 - by Auggie
Salutations, Lackeys. Your rewards are forthcoming and wondrous. Every year the Bipeds “do” this thing called the Mutt Scrub. The cutesy name is designed to elicit heartwarming images of faithful canines being lovingly washed by ever-adoring owners. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The Mutt Scrub (Or as I call it, "The Mongel...
THE PECULIAR RULES OF PEOPLE - by Max
Max here. I am just fine, thank you! Lots of people don't know that my full name is “Maximus Gary Kingsbury.” In Latin, that means “The Greatest Gary Kingsbury” and I suppose that I am. When I Googled Gary Kingsbury, all I got was a bunch of pictures of Karen Kingsbury the romance novelist....
SEPARATION ANGST - by Auggie
(Editors Note: Auggie must use the word "Rutabaga" in this blog or forfeit a snack). -------------------------------------- I am Augustus and every fibre of my canine being loathes you for the hairless ape you are. It's not your fault. But you should try harder in future. Like spelling fiber, fibre. Make a note of it,...
SALTY TO THE BONE - AUGGIE - THE SALAD DAYS - by Don
Not-a-Dog-Don here! Instead of gasbagging another story about how Puppy Max humiliated me, I thought I’d switch it up with a last-minute hacked-together e-pulp about Auggie. Of course I’ll include enough tender moments so you won’t call Animal Services on me. And please refrain from being one of the dozens of miscreants who send...
CHRISTMAS PRESENCE - by Max
Hi there, Max here! Have you heard of this thing called Christmas? It comes once a month and everyone gets a lot of canned food. Except Don and Liana. I got a can of kangaroo dog food this Christmas. (Editors Note: We carry cans of kangaroo dog food for hyper-allergic dogs like Buddy). What...
HOW TO GET DON UP FOR BREAKFAST - By Big Buddy
Hi there, it’s Big Buddy again! I really like writing this blog! And thank you so much for your electronic mail letters of support. I hope I don’t let you all down! Fall is always my favorite time of year. My pollen allergies start to stop. The drier weather means my arthritis doesn’t hurt...
A SPIKE IN KAMIKAZE ATTACKS - by Auggie
Attention worshippers....... It is I, your favorite Salty Dog, Augustus Megatron Bulldozer Kingsbury. Thanks for all the virtual kisses. They have meant quite a lot to me throughout the latest ordeal I shall now have to tell you with complete honesty and verve. I should start by re-stating how much I loathe Canine Prison...