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 […]
8 Tips To Get Your Boss To Throw You A Top Dog Treat
You’re about to graduate from college: Four years of hard work (and probably a little fun, too!) and you have your diploma in hand. Congratulations are in order — but don’t think the hard part is over! Now, you have to compete in a massive job market, which doesn’t have many jobs to offer. You’ll need […]
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 […]
#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, […]
Alternative Remedies For The Anxious Pet Traveler
With airlines and hotels becoming increasingly pet-friendly, more and more of us are traveling with our puppies and pooches in tow. But as logistics have become easier, sometimes our pets still have trouble navigating the big and scary world of travel. Animal Fair looks at several remedies for treating travel anxiety in our pets. “A […]
They Only Get Better With Age: Adopt a Senior Dog with The @GreyMuzzleOrg anization!
In 2008, after being inspired into action, Julie Dudley started The Grey Muzzle Organization, a group founded to help homeless senior dogs. Her inspiration came after she volunteered and witnessed the struggles of senior dogs. Younger dogs are more likely to be adopted than older dogs. After doing some research, Julie found that, at the […]