Pets are members of the family, so it is important to consider how to provide for them in your estate plan just as you would the human family members. While we may think of pets as part of our family, the law considers them to be property. This means that you cannot leave anything in […]
Pet-Friendly Travel With Southern Charm: Savannah, Georgia
Sultry and sassy Savannah is a vibrant city of picturesque plazas, stately Spanish Moss, mouthwatering cuisine, and locals who love their pooches. Would you expect anything less from the city that is home to the most famous animal in the state – the English bulldog named Uga who serves as the University of Georgia […]
Mardi Gras’ Haven -The Pet Friendly Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, Louisiana
Musical Genius Jeremy Davenport, The Mystic Krewe of Barkus, Brad Pitt, “arf”fordable luxury – any of these could be the reason our readers chose The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans as well as our 2009 recipient of the Cesar® Five Dog Bone Award for Pet-Friendliest Hotel. “We are a wonderfully pet-friendly hotel on the edge of the […]
Krewe of Barkus – Mardi Gras Has Gone To The Dogs!
Everyone knows about the mystery and magic behind Mardi Gras in New Orleans (or what we used to refer to it in the Midwest as “Fat Tuesday”), but what about Mardi Gras’ sister, canine-friendly bash? The Mystic Krewe of Barkus is Mardi Gras’ sole canine-exclusive krewe, the equivalent of Bacchus (for humans), and this February […]
5 Quirky Facts International Polar Bear Day!
Did you know that polar bears aren’t actually white? Since International Polar Bear Day is on Feb. 27, I’m writing with a paw-some story idea to raise awareness about these magnificent and vulnerable creatures. >> What’s so special about polar bears? A lot more than you could have imagined. To honor our Arctic friends’ special day, National Today is sharing […]
Save Senior Pups! Top Five Reasons to Support Grey Muzzle!
Top Five Reasons to Support Grey Muzzle The Grey Muzzle Organization envisions a world where every senior dog not only survives but thrives, where no aging companion departs alone and afraid. Since its establishment in 2008, Grey Muzzle has disbursed $4.6 million in grants to bolster the well-being of senior dogs across the nation. Here […]