Austin is so pet-friendly it passed an ordinance allowing local restaurants to welcome pets as guests in outdoor areas. The city’s website lists a number of participating restaurants, including Mangia Pizza, Java Dive Organic Café, and Scholz Garten, the self-proclaimed oldest business in Texas. Dogplaces.com has a much longer list, however you should check with [...]
Flying with your pet doesn’t have to be stressful if you do a little advance planning. First, you have to know the basics: Your pet must be at least eight weeks old and fully weaned to travel by air. Depending on your destination, you may need to visit a veterinarian within ten days of traveling [...]
When you’re relocating to a new home, particularly if it’s far from your current residence, you may want to utilize a pet transport company to get your little guy from A to B. We know; it’s not easy handing your pet over to a new third party. If they’re driving cross-country [...]
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Your pet will definitely put a sticker on his doggie bag that reads, “Portland or bust” because this spot is ideal for animals. The city has 20 off-leash dog parks—that’s right…twenty! You can also bring your dog to a number of local attractions, including the Hoyt Arboretum and Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. On Saturday, you [...]
If you want to bring a large pet on a flight, you have to be comfortable leaving him in the plane’s cargo area where the luggage goes. That can be a little risky. For starters, the temperature might fluctuate creating a less than comfortable environment. Secondly, turbulence may shift the crate around, which could be [...]
Posted in Pet Care & Travel Guide Tags: pet airlines, pet airways, pet flying, pet shipping 1 Comment »Email scams are pretty ubiquitous nowadays. Either an African Prince wants to pay you to move money from his homeland to an American bank, or someone tries to get you to pay the taxes on the millions of dollars you supposedly won. The puppy adoption email has become just as prevalent. Here’s an example: you [...]
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Going on a road trip? Fantastic! If you’re going to bring your cat along for the ride, you’ll need to assemble an arsenal of supplies to ensure her comfort, health, and safety. This checklist covers all the bases:
Medications/Back Flower Essence “Rescue Remedy.” If your cat is scared of traveling or leaving home, you can reduce [...]
