Woodland Wanders

06/12/2026

Indigo here, Chief Adventure Tester reporting for duty!

A few weeks ago, I stopped by Monadnock Canine Rehab and Fitness for a consult to make sure my adventure engine was running at peak performance. The Adventure Human wanted a professional set of eyes on my gait so I can keep doing important things like hiking mountains, swimming, playing agility, sniffing every interesting smell, and generally causing just the right amount of chaos.

Good news: I had a blast. There were balance toys, interesting exercises, treats, and lots of people who spoke fluent dog.

The best part? I got homework. 📚🐕

Apparently "professional athlete" dogs have to do strength and mobility work too. I've been practicing my exercises so I can stay strong, comfortable, and ready for whatever adventure comes next.

If you've ever wondered what canine rehab is all about—or if your dog is recovering from an injury, getting older, competing in sports, or just wants to stay in tip-top shape—go check out their Open House this Saturday!

I know I'll be looking forward to going back for more workouts. 💪🐾

Remember to stop by and see us at our open house tomorrow!!! 🐾🩵

06/09/2026

MISSION REPORT: AGENT BIJOU

After extensive field research, I have concluded that dragging the Adventure Human through the forest at maximum speed is unnecessary.

Current protocol:

✓ Sniff things
✓ Explore things
✓ Check in
✓ Continue exploring things

Results indicate significantly increased enjoyment of missions and excellent trail-side morale.

Further testing is planned.

🐾 Agent Bijou, signing off.

🌲 Woodland Wanders
Where Play Meets Purpose

05/17/2026

FIELD REPORT: HORSE YOGA DEPLOYMENT

Not that long ago, the Adventure Human was helping care for these horses, and naturally I appointed myself part of the barn staff. My responsibilities included stealing horse balls, inspecting feed buckets, lurking dramatically in the aisleway, and generally inserting myself into everyone’s business.

Now the herd is hosting yoga with horses involved, which feels suspiciously calm for my liking, but apparently humans enjoy things like “deep breathing” and “inner peace.” Personally, I believe in cardio and mild chaos.

Still — these are good humans, good horses, and a really cool event. So if you’ve been needing an excuse to stretch, decompress, and spend time around giant emotionally supportive prey animals consider this your sign.

I cannot promise I won’t attempt another equestrian ball heist if deployed onsite.

— Agent Indigo
Director of Equestrian Ball Redistribution 🐴

05/16/2026

🚨 AGENTS OF C.H.A.O.S. — RED ALERT: PARVO 🚨

Listen up, Agents.

There is a CONFIRMED parvo alert in the Windham County, VT / Brattleboro area, which is uncomfortably close to the Monadnock region.
And because parvo spreads like a tiny plague goblin with a personal vendetta, we are treating this like a full tactical biohazard situation.

This virus spreads through:
☣️ Dogs
☣️ Humans
☣️ Shoes
☣️ Leashes
☣️ Crates
☣️ Floors
☣️ Tires
☣️ Shared spaces
☣️ Literally the environment itself

AND IT CAN LIVE THERE FOR MONTHS.
Sometimes YEARS.

So no, this is not the time for:
“he just has an upset tummy”
or
“my dog is friendly”
or
“one quick stop at the pet store won’t matter.”
Absolutely not, Susan. We ride at biosecurity.

🚨 HIGH RISK AGENTS:
• Puppies
• Under-vaccinated dogs
• Immunocompromised dogs
• Chaos goblins who lick everything they encounter

MISSION PROTOCOLS:
✔️ Verify vaccine status
✔️ Avoid unnecessary communal dog spaces
✔️ Skip shared bowls + high-traffic potty zones
✔️ Sanitize shoes, crates, bowls, leashes, gear, and surfaces
✔️ Monitor for:
— vomiting
— lethargy
— loss of appetite
— fever
— diarrhea (especially bloody diarrhea)
⚠️ If symptoms appear: CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY.
Do not “wait and see.”

This is not the fun kind of chaos.
This is not about blaming facilities or panicking.
This is about protecting the pack, being smart, and not letting a microscopic gremlin body slam your dog’s immune system.

Stay alert.
Wash your paws.
(And by paws, we mean your shoes too, human.)

Protect the pack.
Contain the chaos.

~ Agent Indigo
Field Commander, Pack Protection Division

05/07/2026

Hot yoga, apparently.

The Adventure Human signed herself up to voluntarily marinate in a heated room this Saturday in support of the Monadnock Humane Society.

Bold strategy.
Personally, I prefer cardio that involves mud, poor decisions, and chasing things through the woods, but okay.

You should probably bring your humans too.
They need enrichment and emotional conditioning.

I’ll be supervising from a safe distance because voluntarily overheating indoors feels deeply unnatural, but helping shelter animals? That part slaps.

See you there, adventure humans. Hydrate accordingly. 🐾

By-Donation Community Class this Saturday! This month’s class will benefit 🐾
Monadnock Humane Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization in Swanzey, New Hampshire. They operate an animal shelter and adoption center for cats, dogs, and other small animals, provide veterinary and wellness services such as spay/neuter clinics and vaccinations, and offer pet boarding, training, and grooming. They also support the community through animal cruelty investigations, lost-and-found services, and education programs that promote responsible pet ownership and strengthen the bond between people and animals.
Cara will teach this Saturday’s class! Please pre-register for class ahead of time. Donations accepted by cash, check, or Venmo. See you on Saturday 😎

05/04/2026

SPRING TURKEY SEASON SAFETY – NEW HAMPSHIRE
PREVENTION IS KEY TO KEEPING A DOG SAFE!

2026 SEASON DATES
Spring Season: May 1 – May 31
1/2 Hour before Sunrise until 12 Noon

PROTECT YOUR DOG IN THE WOODS

BE SEEN
Wear blaze orange — for you and your dog

KEEP THEM CLOSE
Always use a leash during hikes

TIME IT RIGHT
Avoid early morning & dusk (peak hunting hours)

STAY ON TRAILS
Hunters are often set up off-trail

ADD BELLS& COLOR
Bright gear + bells can save lives.

04/29/2026

Don’t rush it.
It looks like a simple moment.
It really isn’t.

If you have a really social dog, awesome. You’ll likely never have the dilemma or issues with these decisions.
But many more dogs need us to make careful decisions. We are the “gate keeper”.
What was their most recent experience?
Good, bad or you’re just uneasy because of a little niggling feeling.
That matters.

Perhaps you know that your dog’s energy changes after 5 minutes of playing and you’re very aware that energy can tip over into something else.
The fact you know that is brilliant!

We tend to focus on the obvious and what we see in that moment.
The eagerness.
The wagging tail.
The forward movement by one desperate to meet the other.
The “friendly” approach.
But that’s not all that we should notice and the more you look at the bigger picture, the easier it is to make decisions and those decisions matter.

Because once they’re in it, it’s much harder to change.

It’s ok to pause.
It’s ok to step away.
It’s ok to say no.

And yes
It’s absolutely ok to say yes too.

04/29/2026

Over the next few weeks, Iow-flying helicopters and airplanes are dropping oral rabies vaccine bait blister packs across the state. This joint effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Vermont Department of Health aims to reduce rabies in racoons and skunks. The packs don't harm people or pets — but please, leave them for wildlife to get eaten! Learn more at HealthVermont.gov/Rabies.

04/29/2026

Missing 3-10-26: Crane Brook rd and Ryan Rd Acworth, NH. "Digger" is a brindle Beagle mix weighing 45lbs at 2 years old. He is friendly, wearing orange collar and tags with a black training collar. Please do not chase. Call with sightings 855-639-5678

02/10/2026