Gracie had her first swim of 2011 over at Gooseberry Island this past weekend. We still enjoyed ourselves even though the sun was struggling to break through all the fog!
We'd love to for all our friends in the Southcoast and beyond to share photos of their dogs swimming at the beach or even in a pool! Email is anytime at: [email protected]
Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 at 05:00 AM | Permalink
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Gracie had a great time at the Coalition for Animals of Greater New Bedford's Annual Pet Fest and Walk this past Sunday at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, Ma. She couldn't wait to get to the park and enjoy all the festivities!
We enjoyed walking around to all the vendors and getting all sorts of goodies for Gracie! It seemed like all the dogs had a great time.
The rain even held out for us too! Buttonwood Park was filled with all sorts of dogs, big and small.
A special thank you to the Coalition for Animals of Greater New Bedford for another great pet friendly event! Gracie had a wonderful time.
Did you and your pet go to Pet Fest 2011?
If so, share your stories and pictures with us. Email us any time at [email protected]
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 05:00 AM | Permalink
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We decided this past Sunday was the perfect day to take Gracie on a little adventure to Pawtucket Rhode Island to check out Pawtucket's highly anticipated dog park scheduled to open this month. Dogs near and far are barking about the news from the City of Pawtucket's Parks and Recreation Department who said the grand opening will be sometime in late May 2011.
The Pawtucket City Council, at the urging of a young resident named McKenzie Rennick, approved the Slater Park site as at least a temporary location for the city's dog park in late February of this year. The park will be open on a trial basis for a year as Animal Control Officer John Holmes monitors how well it works.
The Pawtucket Dog Park will be located inside Slater Park at the grassy, fenced-in area where the Slater Park Lawn Bowls Club used to play. The genteel sport of lawn bowling has literally gone to the dogs.
According to an article posted in the Valley Breeze Newspaper, "the current fenced-in area behind the Looff Carousel at Slater Park will be divided in half, with an area for small dogs (less than 30 pounds) on one side, and one for large dogs (30 pounds or more) on the other. There will be separate entrances for the two sections, each with a "bullpen" containment area guarded by a spring-loaded gate to prevent dogs from escaping. A second gate, this one manually operated, will let pets and their owners into the park, where they'll be allowed to run free." Read more
The future site is a perfect spot for a dog park. Gracie took some photos to share with all you!
There is a large fenced in area with nine benches all around and one double bench. It really is one of the nicest dog parks we've seen in New England.
When the dog park does open officially, we recommend you spend the day over at Slater Memorial Park. This park is the oldest and largest public park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The park is named after Samuel Slater, a famous American industrialist who constructed America's first water-powered mill in Pawtucket.
The park lies on the banks of the beautiful Ten Mile River and features the 1685 Daggett House, the oldest house in Pawtucket.
There is also a beautiful pond with a winding walking path and a garden stone gazebo.
We also saw the Pawtucket Municipal Animal Shelter which is located within Slater Park.
We had a great adventure. Gracie was exhausted!
A special thanks to McKenzie Rennick for advocating for this dog park in Rhode Island.
Do you know of any dog parks or other dog friendly locations you would like to share with Gracie's Bark? Email us anytime at [email protected]. We'd love to hear a "bark" back from all our friends in New England and beyond.
Don't forget to take some photos of your dog enjoying Slater Park and share them with us!
Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 05:00 AM | Permalink
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Gracie and I had a fun-filled walk on Saturday over at Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA.
Gracie had a spring in her step and water on the brain!
The water was crystal clear and quite cold but Gracie did not seem to mind at all. She had a blast fetching shells and climbing on rocks.
Gracie and I usually go for our walks over at Gooseberry Island in the morning hours, but today we ended up walking over there in the afternoon. We saw a lot of dogs and their owners enjoying the beautiful spring weather.
I ended up with a very tired and happy dog. Look at this smile!
What did you and your dog do this weekend? Tell us about it and/or send us a picture! Email us at [email protected]
Don't forget to check out our Gooseberry Island Adventure video too!
Posted on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 05:00 AM | Permalink
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Gracie and I went out on a little adventure this afternoon to get a sneak peek at the future site of Fall River's new dog park scheduled to open on June 1, 2011.
Last Wednesday Mayor Will Flanagan announced that Fall River would be designating space to its very own Dog Park at the Jose Silva Memorial Park. The park is located at the corner of Locust and North Quarry Streets.
The top half of the park will be the designated dog playground while the lower half will remain a regular park for families.
According to Mayor Flanagan's announcement, the dog park will be a place where people can come to gather and socialize and see their dogs play in a safe environment. The dog park will also offer two separate fenced areas for small and big dogs. Gracie and I are looking forward to the new dog park.
Gracie was very interested in checking out the park today and giving everyone a sneak peek!
Posted on Saturday, April 09, 2011 at 03:31 PM | Permalink
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According to a young girl named McKenzie Rennick in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, if you put your mind to it, you can do anything.
McKenzie has been advocating a dog park for her fellow dog owners living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. McKenzie made her proposal for a dog park in front of Pawtucket's City Counsel and succeeded in getting it approved. There will be a one year probation to see how well the dog park is going.
The Pawtucket Dog Park will be located in Slater Park at the grassy, fenced-in area where the Slater Park Lawn Bowls Club used to play. The genteel sport of lawn bowling has literally gone to the dogs.
Nice job McKenzie! Thanks for advocating for another dog park in Rhode Island. Gracie and I will have to come check it out this summer.
Do you know of any dog parks or other dog friendly locations you would like to share with Gracie's Bark? Email us anytime at [email protected]. We'd love to hear a "bark" back from all our friends in New England and beyond.
Photo by Michael Jurogue Johnson
Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 09:44 AM | Permalink
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Gracie had a fabulous time today at Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA. She met some new friends and had a blast playing with them all around the island.
It was a pleasure meeting the two beautiful Golden Retrievers named Casey & Molly and the very handsome Labradoodle named Jackson! Gracie had so much fun with all of you and hopes we can meet again for another fun beach walk over at Gooseberry Island soon!
Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 04:19 PM | Permalink
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For anyone in the SouthCoast and beyond looking for a beautiful pet friendly place to take their dog on a beautiful fall day, Cape Cod, MA is definitely worth the drive. We spent the day on Cape Cod on Saturday, November 13, 2010 and had a fabulous time!
Our first stop was the Cape Cod Canal for a quick water break. The views were breathtaking!
Sandy Neck Beach Park located in Barnstable, MA was our second stop and our planned destination for the day. This was a beautiful beach with miles and miles of seashore available to walk along. Gracie had a blast running and sniffing all along the shoreline.
There is an off-road beach, a public beach and trails here. Dogs are allowed on the trails and on the Off-Road beach area anytime (but stay on water side) throughout the year, but they are not allowed on the public beach from May 15 to September 15.
We took some great pictures and videos of Gracie enjoying herself over at Sandy Neck Beach.
After our adventure at Sandy Neck Beach, we stopped by Craigville Beach in Centerville, MA which is also pet friendly. Gracie had a nice leisurely stroll here.
After a wonderful fun filled day, we wanted to stop by one of our favorite pet stores on Cape Cod called Hot Diggity. Gracie loves when we surprise her with a yummy treat. Hot Diggity is located in Mashpee Commons and offers posh products for dogs and their owners, including collars & leashes, beds, apparel, toys, gourmet treats, all natural food and more!
Ready for the ride home...
So take some time out of your busy schedule and make the journey over to Cape Cod, MA. You and your dog will love it, Gracie and I guarantee it!
And don't forget to take some pictures of your dog having fun down the Cape and share them with us on Gracie's Bark!
Gracie gives Sandy Neck Beach a 5 out of 5 paw star of approval!
Posted on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 06:00 AM | Permalink
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"In the car home I fall asleep, curled into a heap"
We can’t begin to explain how much Gracie loves to walk and run at the beach. We bring her every weekend and enjoy watching her romp around in the sand. And, we all know "a tired dog is a happy dog".
It’s a great time of year right now to bring your dog to the beach. Most beaches allow dogs during the off-season and it is a great place for you and your dog to get some exercise.
We always like mentioning our two favorite beaches close to home: Gooseberry Island and Horseneck Beach. We are regulars at these two locations throughout the year and off-season.
Rain or shine, we always make an effort to bring her to her favorite place.
But recently, we have been talking about taking some day trips to Cape Cod to explore their beautiful sandy beaches with Gracie. We’ve done some research and wanted to share our findings with all of you.
Dogs are welcome in the off-season on most Cape Cod beaches, with some restrictions:
Dogs are prohibited from all beaches in the Town of Brewster between June 1st and October 1st. They are allowed the rest of the year.
Dogs are allowed on Hardings, Lighthouse, and Ridgevale beaches only from mid-September the end of May and must be leashed.
Dogs are allowed on Chapin, Mayflower, Howes Street and Sea Street beaches only during the off-season, from after Labor Day up to Memorial Day, with the exception of Chapin Beach, where dogs are allowed year-round on the four wheel drive area of Chapin Beach.
Dogs are permitted on Craigville, Kalmus, and Sandy Neck only during the off-season, from September 15 to May 15. Dogs must be on leash or under voice control.
Dogs are not allowed on Menauhant, Surf Drive, and Old Silver beaches during the summer from May 1 through October 1. During the off-season, leashed dogs are allowed all day.
Leashed dogs are allowed on Red River Beach during the off-season, from October to mid-May.
Dogs are allowed on Nauset and Skaket beaches only during the off-season, from after Columbus Day to the Friday before Memorial Day. Dogs are allowed off leash, but must be under voice control.
Dogs on leash are allowed year-round. During the summer, from 6am to 9am, dogs are allowed off-leash.
Leashed dogs are allowed on East Sandwich and Town Neck beaches only during the off-season, from October through March. Dogs must be leashed and people need to clean up after their pets.
There is an off-road beach, a public beach and trails here. Dogs are allowed on the trails and on the Off-Road beach area anytime (but stay on water side) throughout the year, but they are not allowed on the public beach from May 15 to September 15. Dogs are not allowed in the primitive camp area.
During the summer, dogs are allowed on Ballston, Corn Hill, Fisher, Great Hollow, Head of the Meadow, Longnook and Ryder beaches only before 9am and after 6pm. This policy is in effect from the third weekend in June through Labor Day. Off-season, dogs are allowed all day.
The park offers a 40-mile stretch of pristine sandy beaches. Dogs on leash are allowed year-round on all of the seashore beaches, except for seasonally posted nesting or lifeguarded beaches. Leashed pets are also allowed on fire roads, and the Head of the Meadow bicycle trail in Truro.
Dogs are allowed on Marconi, Cahoon Hollow, and White Crest beaches during the summer, only before 9am and after 6pm. During the off-season, from after Labor Day to the end of June, dogs are allowed all day.
We hope that you take some time out of your busy schedule and enjoy a beautiful fall walk on one of these Cape Cod beaches with your dog. We are making our plans right now to visit the Cape with Gracie!
Don’t forget to share your experiences with Gracie’s Bark! We would love to hear a “bark” back from all our friends in Southeastern Massachusetts and beyond! Email us anytime at [email protected].
Posted on Monday, November 08, 2010 at 06:00 AM | Permalink
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Gracie is still exhausted from a fun filled weekend of running in the sand and fetching sticks in the ocean. Since we had plans both Saturday and Sunday night that were not pet friendly...we needed to make sure Gracie got a chance to run and play each day.
On Saturday we headed over to Horseneck Beach State Reservation in Westport, MA and enjoyed a wonderful 2 hour walk along the beach. Gracie got a chance to run, fetch, and lay in the beautiful white sand. It was very windy out, but we managed to make the best of it. We pretty much had the entire beach to ourselves and loved every minute of it.
Horseneck is now open to the public, free of charge, and pet friendly from October 15th through March 15th.
On Sunday we headed over to Round Hill Beach in Dartmouth, MA and then Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA. The ocean was crystal clear. We had a chance to really enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Gracie had so much fun and was completely exhausted both days.
What did you and your dog do this past weekend? We would love to hear about your dog adventures! Please email us anytime at Gracie's Bark or just comment below!
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink
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