Camelids are arguably the cutest family of animals. They are even-toed ungulates, like pigs, deer, and giraffes, meaning their middle two toes tend to bear their weight. And what a weight these two toes can carry! This endlessly adorable family, Camelids, is comprised of the Arabian camel, the Bactrian camel, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. […]
Holiday Celebrations Around The World Honoring Dogs!
In the Mesopotamian religion, there was a group who worshiped a dog deity and a temple referred to as “the dog house.” In the ancient Egyptian religion, Anubis, the god of the afterlife, had the head of a jackal. Zoroastrianism included the proper treatment of dogs in their holy books and required that dogs had […]
Charming Bed & Breakfasts That Welcome Four-Legged Guests
Beautiful antique furniture, big fluffy robes, extravagant breakfasts and intimate settings are what most often come to mind when thinking of Bed & Breakfast inns. Handmade doggie treats, however, is one luxurious amenity that would not normally be included. The truth is that more and more inns are accepting, as well as pampering, four-legged guests. […]
The Scenic Pet-Friendly Town of Taos, New Mexico
Animal Fair Media’s Wendy Diamond, and her faithful four-legged companion Baby Hope, would never shy away from an adventure! The two recently explored the many pet-friendly aspects and exciting attractions of Taos, a scenic town in northern New Mexico, and were happy to learn that the historic area is full of fun activities, exciting culture, […]
Giraffe For Breakfast? Only In This Rare Breed Hotel In Kenya …
The Giraffe Manor located between Nairobi and the Ngong Hills Nature Reserve is a really cool boutique hotel that is the true animal-lovers MUST do. With Giraffe’s wandering about on the grounds, the price for having breakfast with a giraffe poking its head through the windows, is steep but for most happy […]
Pet-Friendly Austin, Texas Is The Place To Be!
Yee-haw! While visiting Texas for the South By Southwest 2015 Music Festival, I was able to explore the beautiful city of Austin with Baby Hope. The Live Music Capital of the World might inspire you to sing to your pooch. Whether you have pleasant vocal stylings is a matter of opinion, […]