don, Author at The Harbor Dogs' Stories

Dec 1, 2022

FUDGIE QUESTIONS – by Don

Marz is the first dog we’ve had that we are seriously worried about jumping off a balcony after a tennis ball. Or jumping over the shop fence and meeting a fast-moving dump truck. Or hopping the fence and going on a merry little adventure forever. He’s also pretty impervious to criticism. Unless you scream it […]

Nov 1, 2022

A WEE NY TEST — by Don

After reading this delightful Manhattan Socialite’s hilarious send up of Maine, I got to thinking mayhap a Mainer should respond in kind to the waves and waves of sophisticated and culturally aware New Yorkers inundating our fair shores every summer. That’s when I got to work creating “The Test.” It is a free, simple, quick, […]

Jul 1, 2022

Weird Eatin’s – by Don

Quiet everyone! The blog is starting! THE BLOG IS STARTING!!!! If you own a dog, you’ve most likely seen them eat just awful, weird, and unexplainable things. I once saw an article about a dog that ate packs of cigarettes. Open or unopened. Then she would vomit them all over the house. When her owners […]

May 1, 2022

Goodbye Max – by Don

Maximus Gary Kingsbury was born in Bangor Maine- Friday, May 16, 2008. We had to put him down on Saturday, March 12, 2022 just before noon. He was dying of kidney failure. He was almost 15 years old. He was in more pain than we could bear.

Oct 1, 2021

Auggie’s Addiction – by Don

Auggie has a problem. Therefore, Chez Salty has a problem. Auggie is a Foodoholic. When Augustus Megatron Bulldozer Kingsbury was a mere 7-week old pup, he would charge to the communal puppy bowl in the whelping box and gorge himself. Having wolfed the kibble in his personal area down, he would shove his brothers […]

Jun 1, 2021

Buddy – by Don

We got Buddy when he was 9 years old. We said goodbye to Buddy on May 18th 2021 when he was 15-1/2 years old. We got him because of Facebook. It’s the only time I remember something good coming to us from Facebook. Our long-time friend Jen shared a post about Buddy needing a new […]

May 1, 2021

The Rancid Interview – by Don

Hello. This is Chad Rancid of “Who The Hell Cares?” Magazine. Today, I have a very special guest for you. The first ever interview of Don Kingsbury- reclusive hobo genius behind the unstoppable juggernaut, “Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters.” Mr. Kingsbury was VERY clear: “We ain’t That Salty Dog thing in Wiscassett. That’s a groomer. […]

Dec 1, 2020

Getting to Know Me Better- by Don

NO. It’s not a continuation of Max’s new novel “Day of the Dogs.” Sheesh. Settle down. So many people come in and ask me annoying questions that it makes me want to set my skin on fire. I need my skin to live, so I figured I would take all the most commonly-asked questions you […]

Jul 1, 2020

Hair of the 5 Dogs That Bit Me – by Don

Thanks to those of you who sent emails laughing at my broken ankle. Evidently, Max’s telling of of how I broke my ankle and my subsequent flounderings were quite a Biped laugh machine. Instead of actually trying hard to present you with a clear and compelling narrative, I’m just going to jot down five lukewarmly-endearing […]

Feb 1, 2020

Small Head Ted – by Don

Do you like reading? I like writing! Two years after losing My Beloved Coal, I insisted we get another dog. I was convinced Buddy was going to kick the bucket any minute and I couldn’t picture life without at least three dogs. That was 20 months ago. I’m convinced Buddy is the Rasputin of our […]