4 Dog-Friendly Summer Adventures for You and Your Pup in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
Life in the Lakes Region, especially in the summer, is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. But it’s not just us humans who can have adventures around town. What better way to spend your down time than with your beloved pup! Below are some of our favorite dog-friendly locations around the Lakes Region so you […]
Navigating Pet Parenthood: Your Top 5 Questions About Dog Walking Answered by Homeward Bound
At Homeward Bound, we know that being a pet parent involves a delicate dance of decisions – a balancing act that considers your pet’s personality, health, and well-being alongside the practicalities of budget and lifestyle. We’ve had countless heart-to-hearts with our clients, and we get it; you want the best for your fur baby. So, […]
3 Meaningful Gifts for Planet, People and Pet Lovers
The world keeps on changing. Doesn’t it seem like every morning we wake up to something new? World-shaking events like wildfires, climate change, and poverty make us pause and fit them into our daily perspective. Our own personal wants often shrink in comparison, and we find we are viewing the world through an ever-changing lens. […]
Create A Sense-Enriching Garden For You and Your Dog
If you and your dog are anything like CiCi and me, you’re more than ready or winter’s gray skies to give way to a sunny spring. CiCi is looking forward to getting in some running with her dad! Here in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region we won’t be able to garden until May but that doesn’t […]
Homeward Bound’s COVID-19 Safety Protocol for Employees and Clients
At Homeward Bound, we take the safety of our clients and their pets, our employees and our community seriously. That’s why we closed down for 111 days during Governor Sununu’s Stay at Home Order. We took this time to do our part to help stop the spread of novel coronavirus. When we reopened for dog […]
Vote For Us for Best Pet Care in The Best of The Lakes Region
Did you hear the great news? Homeward Bound was again nominated for the Pet Care category in the second annual Best of the Lakes Region program put together by the Laconia Daily Sun! We are honored to be placed in the same category as some of our other favorite Pet Care providers in the Lakes […]
Can My Dog Spread Coronavirus?
Since we first heard about coronavirus, I have wondered whether dogs could transmit coronavirus to other humans. To answer my questions, I reached out to a professor of mine from my days at Michigan State University. While obtaining my MS in Fisheries and Wildlife, I worked closely with Dr. Graham Hickling, a Disease Ecologist. He […]
A Second Open Letter to the Homeward Bound Family Regarding COVID-19
Dear Homeward Bound Family, As you are aware, Governor Sununu has issued a Stay at Home order and ordered all non-essential businesses closed until May 4th. As such, to do our part in social distancing and to keep you, your pets, our employees and our community safe, we will continue to suspend our mid-day dog walks until May 4th. I […]
Why Your Dog Shouldn’t Drink Puddle Water
Those first spring walks of the season are a welcomed change, no more shivering or walking through deep snow and thankfully no more ice to slip on. Pretty soon it will be nice enough to head outdoors without a big heavy coat and your dog will be able to run on the fresh green grass. […]
An Open Letter to the Homeward Bound Family Regarding COVID-19
The following is a letter I sent out to our active clients March 17th, 2020. As our vacation clients have not been able to travel all of our Vacation Cat Care Visits have been canceled. We were still in operation but doing Mid-Day Dog Walks only. We know it’s going to take all of us […]
