Great Website to Support if You Like Walking Your Best Friend on the Beach!

It was a perfect day to go for a walk on the beach with Cello & my husband so we headed out to Jennings Beach in Fairfield. Jennings is one of the few beaches left where you can let your dog run off leash.

Cello was exploring, running and making friends, 4 and 2 legged alike when I was asked what kind of dog he was. Not unusual for sure, but one of the people was shooting tons of pics. After chatting for a bit I was handed a card for a great website...Fairfield Beach Access.

FairfieldBeachAccess.org is a site devoted to networking and sharing information to preserve and enhance the enjoyment of outdoor activities with your best bud. There is information on nutrition, how to find a holistic vet, a place if you've lost your dog and they even have a low tide calendar. There is a section devoted to Natural Toxins and Poisons and Hypothermia in dogs. They also feature wonderful photos of dogs running free that really capture the joy our best friends feel. Bravo!!!!

I signed up for their e-newsletter to show support of the phenomenal job they are doing. I am so happy that I was introduced to this site and thought that my fellow dog lovers would find it useful as well.

Enjoy the Outdoors with your Dog -- Even in Winter!

Beat those winter blahs and head outside with your canine companion. Sure, it's chilly, but the sunshine and camaraderie will give you, and your pet, a boost. In the short video below I share some of my favorite dog-walking spots in Fairfield County, CT.

The Adventure Continues, Day 4

We woke to a gorgeous November day and felt that at 65 degrees, we needed to be outdoors! After packing a goody bag full of snacks and drinks and a snack bag for Cello, my Spinone Italiano, we were ready to go.

Our first stop though was Coffee an' Donut Shop in Westport on Main Street (across the St. from Bogey's). If you love donuts and want something special, this is the place to go. These tasty treats are homemade and you can get anything from a plain old fashioned to a coconut twist. My personal favorite is the cinnamon, crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside...yum! We were lucky it was during the week and after 9a.m. so we didn't have to wait on line. If your travels take you there on a weekend, be prepared to wait on a line out the door. You can also sit at a table or even better at the counters and have a regular breakfast. It's the place to go for that small town feel!

With donuts at the ready, we drove to Compo Beach in Westport. I love the fact that I can let Cello run off leash and play with other dogs. You can walk for quite a stretch although if you go with your dog, part of the beach requires you to put your pooch on a leash. Henry ran around, threw rocks in the water, collected seashells and thought it might be fun to swim like Cello.

Another great feature of Compo is the large playground. It was rebuilt a few years ago and it is a kids dream. With swings, rock climbing area, bars, slides and towers, there's something for most age groups. Dogs aren't allowed here so Cello and I had to sit by the sidelines and watch Henry explore with his mama and dada while pop-pop clicked away. The area is also totally fenced in and has plenty of benches for those parents or grandparents that need a break.

There is also a skateboard park for the more adventurous!

Tomorrow is day 5 and we're going strong. How does a morning at the fire station sound? Find out in tomorrow's installment of "What to do in Fairfield County with an Almost 3 Year Old".