by scoutgoldenretriever | Nov 22, 2022 | Oregon, Shopping, Tips, Travel
Just like that, the holidays are here! Scout and I always loved the holidays. It was our favorite time to give back. I’ll miss doing our Scout Hugs Venmo challenge this year, but will still search for ways to spread kindness! I’m so very grateful that Archie has come...
by scoutgoldenretriever | Oct 5, 2022 | Idaho, Tips, Travel
We’ve been wanting to do a trip to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for quite some time now and we were finally able to fit it into our schedule. The trip takes approximately 6 hours from Portland, so we decided to stay in the Tri-Cities area to break up the driving. In today’s...
by scoutgoldenretriever | Aug 30, 2022 | Oregon, Tips, Travel
Archie and I recently spent a few days at Cannon Beach, a local town along the Oregon Coast. Cannon Beach is the quintessential small beach town, complete with charming shops, tasty restaurants and miles of sandy beach. It is also an incredibly dog-friendly town! We...
by scoutgoldenretriever | Aug 11, 2022 | Tips, Travel
Getting away for a vacation is great, but it doesn’t feel so great leaving your furry best friend behind. Maybe you’ve thought about bringing your pup along, but felt unsure if you should. Archie loves to travel and going on adventures together brings us closer...
by scoutgoldenretriever | Aug 2, 2022 | Grief, Tips
1. Talking to a friend about your pet. It’s difficult, but I found it helpful to talk about Scout and share stories and my feelings with people I knew would be sympathetic to the pain I was feeling. 2. Cry. I did this often. It’s okay to not be okay. Crying is...