Dear Lucky, My mom’s new boyfriend is going on vacation with us to New Mexico. I’m not really sold on the idea, but now I found out he’s bringing his son with him. How am I going to make it on a fifteen hour trip with a Pomeranian?! -Trixy, Kansas City, MO Dear Trixy, Do […]
Fidgit Fears Kennels
Dear Lucky, I’m so worried! My parents have to put me in a boarding kennel for a whole week while they go on vacation! What am I going to do? Will I be okay in there? How can I help mom and dad find the right kennel for me? -Fidgit, Atlanta, GA Dear Fidgit, Don’t […]
Duke Gets Dirty
Dear Lucky, I love spring, especially when my dad takes me to the lake on fishing trips. However, I always get in so much trouble when it’s time to go home. My paws are muddy and my fur is wet and tangled. What can I do to stay out of trouble and help my dad […]
Roxanne’s Going Cross Country
Dear Lucky, I am preparing to travel cross-country to Colorado. My friends in the park have told me stories about how they have gotten car sick on long car rides. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting sick and ruining my trip? -Roxanne, Newark, NJ Dear Roxanne, Just like humans, all animals react […]
Indoors Out!
How to Take the Stress out of Travel for Your Indoor Cat When I was offered my dream job in Italy, there was never a question of whether or not I would bring my cat, Lola – the question was how? I’d never traveled with a cat before, and she had always been an indoor […]
Furry and Frugal: Pet & Economy-Friendly Accommodations
For most people the phrase “pet travel” conjures an image of celebrities with tiny, primped dogs swathed in all the latest fashions, ordering room service while lounging in decadent, luxury hotels. But luckily, many budget motel lines, family bed and breakfasts, and even occasional hostels are catching on to the pet lifestyle way of traveling […]