Big Stretch Maine

06/04/2026

05/31/2026

Hey Friends! 🐾

Looking for a date night idea with your pooch? 🐕 We just went to see our friends at 📍 and Jerry had a BLAST! He made some new friends while Mom & Dad got to have dinner and drinks! 🍔🍟🍻

Food ratings:
🧀 Cheese Curds: 100/10
🍔 Smash Burger: 100/10 (coming from the burger snob, this is HUGE)
🍟 Fries: 10/10, honestly when was the last time I had fries this good? Its been too long.
-🧁 Pup Muffin: Jerry gives 10/10

💤 Quiet drive home tonight, for sure. Stay tuned for some fresh event updates coming REAL soon! 🗓 In the meantime, go check out the snacks & pups at The Barkery! 🐕🐾🍻

Namaste friends 🐾
Merrissa

05/25/2026

Hey Friends! 🐾

Just a little reminder for the day. While Jerry absolutely hates the rain (and his rain coat), he is MORE than happy to indulge in puddle jumping with the little one.

Having a feral outdoor kid is the best. No screens, video games, only the few minutes I took to take a few precious videos of the magic of childhood.

Remember to jump in the puddles today. Before you know it, this magic will grow up and be gone...

Namaste friends 🐾

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Just me and my bathroom security... Do you leave your babes outside the door or have you given up?

05/19/2026

🌞 Good Morning Friends! 🐾

Is it safe to say its FINALLY summer?! 🌞😎🏖 90°+ today here in Southern Maine so I wanted to give a quick update and important reminders! 💦

Remember to drink lots of water and wear lots of sunscreen. Dont forget fresh water for the fur babes too! 🐕 And if you're out walking the pooch without protective booties, PLEASE PLEASE be aware of the pavement temperatures, as they can easily get way too hot for sweet paw pads. 🥵🔥

I miss you all in my yoga classes🧘‍♀️, but feel free to check out upcoming events near you if you miss me too (or if you just really want to help the shelters, thats okay too).

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️🌻🧴

Namaste friends 🐾
Merrissa

05/17/2026

🚗 Clean car ✔️
🐕 Cooled pooch ✔️..scratches on car from excited pooch... ✔️
Sorry, Dad 😅

05/11/2026

Hi Friends! 🐾

Not really 'adoptable pet' related, but im here for all things good for you. Ever since Covid, things haven't been perfect 🤕 There's chaos in the world 🌏, kids to care for 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦, and finding the motivation to do something consistently, honestly, can be really hard some days.

If you love setting goals but feel like you fail because you're making the goals too hard, try the Finch app 🐦. Ive been playing for a few weeks now and I see a considerable difference in my productivity, motivation, and mental health 📈. Even if you struggle to get out of bed in the morning 🛌, they have a goal for that. With magical sounds and rainbow stones 🌈, quests to adventure with and seriously the cutest little bird you get to nurture and love. ❤️

Im not being sponsored by them (but im here for it ), i just believe in sharing the tools I find to help my mental health with everyone, because we all deserve to feel our best. 🥰

Namaste friends
Merrissa & Birb 🐾🐦

05/03/2026

Hey Friends! 🐾

Its been a rough few weeks. After an absolutely predictable injury 🤕 (because I find ways to injure myself on everything), Im just happy to have my trusty steed by my side! 🐾

❓️⁉️ Did you know? Snuggles from your pet actually help you heal faster? Its science.. 🔬🧪

As I am completely unable to relocate myself independently 🚗 , im sad I won't be able to make content with my adoptable friends for a bit. Im still here though! And happy to repost all the sweet faces I see online in the meantime. 🐶🐱🐭🐰

Thank you all for your patience, love, and support ❤️

Namaste friends 🐾
Merrissa (aka Gimpy, per hubby)