Those wide puppy-dog eyes glisten back at you as you leave your dog with the grumpy attendant at the counter of your local boarding kennel. That’s the moment when you get the overwhelming urge to cancel all your plans, run to your pup and force out through sobs, “I’ll never leave you again!” But […]
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 […]
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. […]
Big Dog, Little Dog: The 5 Top Travel Tips
Traveling with a pet can be a challenge. If you’re staying in a hotel or traveling by airplane, the challenge is even greater – especially if your pet is large. For example, many hotels that accept pets have weight restrictions, so it’s imperative that you call ahead of time to inquire. Likewise, airplane travel is […]
Heavenly Puppy Hikes @ Red Mountain Resort In Utah
Every dog will be red with envy when they hear at the Dog Park about this Magical Destination in the Red Rock Mountains. The spa’s backdrop is the Mojave Desert landscape – so note bring lots of water for you and your pup. Situated on Fifty-five acres of black lava gardens and fragrant mesquite […]
Should You Take A Vacation From Your Pet?
There are many benefits to having animal companions, not the least of which is stress reduction. So given the magical healing powers of pets, is it ever possible that a person needs to kiss Fluffy good-bye and get off on her own for a few days? In most cases, “a well-trained, well-socialized [animal] is […]