Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present
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Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present
Paperback – August 12, 2025
by Megin Potter
Dog lovers and history buffs will be delighted by Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present, a fascinating look at the connections between canines and their community as we evolve together through time.
A curated retrospective featuring the local heroes, beloved family members, and best friends - the dogs - who have shaped our leisure time, laws, and lives in Upstate New York. Including;
Unlock the present by decoding our collective history - the controversies, prominent citizens, and notable celebrations of the past.
Buy Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present on Amazon
* A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the Friends of Fort Hardy Park, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Paperback – August 12, 2025
by Megin Potter
Dog lovers and history buffs will be delighted by Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present, a fascinating look at the connections between canines and their community as we evolve together through time.
A curated retrospective featuring the local heroes, beloved family members, and best friends - the dogs - who have shaped our leisure time, laws, and lives in Upstate New York. Including;
- Early Native American dog legends and practices
- Dog fighting, disease, confinement, and control
- The accident that kept an Olympic dog sled racer from competing in Saratoga’s Dog Sled Derby
- The watchdogs that saved champion thoroughbred horses at the Saratoga Race Course
- An American Revolutionary War Rebel who was captured by the British and surrendered in Saratoga
- High society dog shows, trends, and soirees
- New York State’s role in leading the nation’s animal welfare laws
- Managing life, death, work, and doggie do-do
- The pet industry's evolution, from Alexander Graham Bell’s pup to today’s dog food fads
- Dogs in art, literature, and the stars
Unlock the present by decoding our collective history - the controversies, prominent citizens, and notable celebrations of the past.
Buy Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present on Amazon
* A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the Friends of Fort Hardy Park, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Press Reviews
This book is for ALL dog lovers, not just those lucky enough to live in Saratoga County! My copy has dozens of dog-eared (!!) pages where I discovered something I just HAD to share with another (another DOG LOVER of course!), but this quote from Dr. Bruchac sums up beautifully how those of us who are DOG LOVERS feel about our four-legged companions…
“Native people believed animals were co-equal with human beings, rather than pets to be used. They had a soul, emotions, and a language akin to human language. A dog was a member of the family.”
Make sure the dog lover in your life finds this GOOD READ under the tree!”
“Native people believed animals were co-equal with human beings, rather than pets to be used. They had a soul, emotions, and a language akin to human language. A dog was a member of the family.”
Make sure the dog lover in your life finds this GOOD READ under the tree!”
- From the Editor-in-Chief, Chris Bushee, Saratoga Christmas 2025
"The past is stitched into every living rhythm here, and few writers have captured that connection between life and legacy as gracefully as Megin Potter. An experienced feature writer with more than 1,500 published works, Potter has spent her career revealing what makes the Saratoga region of Upstate New York so distinct. Her stories explore the people, history, animals, and organizations that define this place’s uncommon character. Her book, Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present, extends that exploration with warmth and wit, tracing how canines have shaped—and mirrored—the community’s story from colonial fields to modern sidewalks. Through her writing, everyday encounters become threads in the larger fabric of local heritage."
Megin Potter Interview: Friday's Familiar Discourse by Sean Kelleher on Substack
Megin Potter Interview: Friday's Familiar Discourse by Sean Kelleher on Substack