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.
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...
SALTY TO THE BONE - MAX - VOLUME III - by Don
Brace Yourself for Training So here we are again, you and me. Me- ready to divulge the innermost and most intimate details of my relationship with Max for your amusement, and You- ready to glance through this blog for any remotely funny snippets to ease the day-to-day brutal grind of your recurring Kafkaesque torment....
LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE DOG - by Max
Hi there, Max here! I'd like to take a minute to say goodbye to one of my oldest friends. She was a mini dachshund and her name was Olive. She was 17. She was an old lady when I met her as a pup, and that never changed. Goodbye, old girl. We loved you,...
BIG DUMB PEOPLE - By Big Buddy Dog
Hi there, it's Big Buddy Dog! Auggie took my blog spot last month because he said it was really important. It was OK with me, because I didn't have too much to write about. I almost never have too much to write about. I don't lead a very exciting life. The high point of...