I DO … to Dogs
For Laura and Derric Krout’s wedding, her beloved family dog was present for the ceremony and photo session. The floral garland was designed by Sandra Porterfield. Photography by Madeline Broderick....
View ArticleDog-friendly Wedding Venues
Moonstone Manor Including dogs in weddings has become a coast-to-coast phenomenon! Lancaster has joined the trend, as more and more venues are welcoming pets to take part in the weddings of their...
View ArticleTop Dogs
Okay, I’ll admit it. I voted more than once. In fact, I voted multiple times a day on various devices. While there were nearly 12,000 candidates, two viable contenders emerged from the pack: Oscar the...
View ArticleDogscaping
With patience and training, you can have the best of both worlds: a pet to share the backyard with and beautiful landscaping and gardens. Photo: Chris Y, Unsplash The arrival of spring will undoubtedly...
View ArticleDogscaping … Plants to Avoid
As you set out to buy plants for your garden this spring, check your list to make sure your choices are dog-friendly, as many ornamental plants can pose major dangers to your four-legged family member....
View ArticleHounding the Coffee Trail
Wherever I travel, I always seek out great coffee. Edward Harris, the president and CEO of Discover Lancaster, tells me I am not alone in this practice. We recently chatted over an Americano and an...
View ArticlePlan a Vacation Your Dog Will Love
Eleven-year-old Piper has visited 13 states and driven through at least three or four more. She’s called five states “home” for at least a couple of months or more. Not bad for a runty kid from nowhere...
View ArticleOut & About
Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, whose column appears in more than 200 newspapers, was recently asked the question: … “‘back in the day’ – a few years ago, pre-pandemic – most people did not take their...
View ArticleThe Laundry Goes to the Dogs
What happened when Kim and Curt Myers became pet parents and remodeled their home during Covid? The Myers’ new laundry became a multi-functional space that caters to the needs of the newest family...
View ArticlePlayful Pups Retreat: An Enriching Experience
A year spent in California in the mid ’90s prompted Laurie Yost to look at human-canine relationships in an all-new way. Dog parks, dog hotels and dog spas were all-new concepts at that time. The way...
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