Every pet parent has their own train horror story: Amanda Sullivan described her experiences on MBTA Boston subways with her dog, Roxie. “My little Roxie loves to chase squirrels and other furry creatures. We were waiting for the subway to arrive and all of a sudden a rat ran across my feet. I started screaming; she started barking […]
Is Puppy Prozac Safe For Pets?
When Ellen Palestrant, author of Pretzel on Prozac, immigrated with her family from South Africa to the American Southwest, she anticipated the adjustment might not be easy for everyone. But she did not foresee how hard the move would be on her dog Pretzel. In unfamiliar surroundings never before experienced, all routines shattered, Pretzel became […]
Traveling To New Heights With Your Furry Friend!
By Dylan Davis Taking a vacation with your pet requires a few precautions to ensure a safe and fun traveling experience. Remember these tips so your pets can have a tail-wagging fun vacation! 1. Fly the Pet-Friendly Skies! American Airlines and Sherpa have the Guaranteed on Board program. Continental Airlines is also one of the […]
Seeing the Pet Light With Memphis Photographer Jack Kenner
To call Jack Kenner a “pet photographer” would be like calling Jerry Seinfeld a sitcom actor—it’s true, but there is a lot more to the story. The Memphis native majored in film production in college and then studied photography at the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara. He worked as a commercial photographer in New York […]
#SXSW Most Pet-Friendly Hotel : The Driskill – Austin, Texas
There’s going to be a stampede of vacationing pets and their parents visiting The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas after the word gets out that Animal Fair’s readers have honored the historic establishment with the 2008 Cesar® Five Dog Bone Award for Pet-Friendliest Hotel. The Driskill, built in 1886 by a wealthy Texas cattle rancher, […]
Ask The Trainer With Legendary Broadway Trainer Bill Berloni!
“When I was 19, I was asked to train the original Sandy for the original production of Annie,” said Bill Berloni. We were in his dressing room at the Palace Theatre, where he was in rehearsals for Legally Blonde. The five dogs that are in the show had settled quickly around him or onto […]