Archive for the ‘travel’ Category
Pet Stop
My alternate title for this was “a dog walks into an avocado farm…” but you can’t really pass up “pet stop” when it presents itself.
I love when businesses, whether they sell cars, clothes, or avocados, make pets feel welcome. That’s extra true when that business is at the end of a windy, 17-mile drive and my dog could stand to empty. I appreciate a water bowl or treats behind the counter, but this goes above and beyond: fire hydrant, wood chips, dirt, rock, and a cute label. Here’s Gida enjoying the offerings.
Good job, Morro Creek Ranch in Morro Bay, CA. Beautiful ‘cados, by the way.
Argo Pet Avion Carrier
Guinea Pig {Product Review}
I often get strange looks when people learn I use a pet carrier for my dog, Happy. Many even say things like, “You California people and your dogs.” There’s an assumption that if you put your pup in a carrier, you must consider your canine companion an accessory more than a pet. Not true. The use of a soft pet carrier is necessary for anyone who travels with a pet, uses public transportation or brings a small furry friend on long trips. Carriers can also keep small dogs safe in the car, as many can be secured in place with a seatbelt to prevent the dog from being thrown around if an accident occurs. They also prevent pups from moving about the car, distracting the driver.
Cross Country Driving with Two Canine Co-Pilots
After a grueling cross country move with two small dogs, my fiance and I are now bi-coastal with a new home on the East Coast. We weighed the different options for moving our belongings from San Francisco to the DC region and for a few reasons — mostly that we are clearly crazy — we decided driving everything ourselves in a U-haul was the best option. This, of course, meant our two dogs would be coming along for the ride. For your reading pleasure, here are Ten Takeaways from a Cross Country Trip with Two Dogs: Read the rest of this entry »
Travels with Pawesome — Primate Pets
The Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Vietnam’s Cuc Phuong National Park houses some 140 different species of primates, many of which are endangered langurs native to Southeast Asia. Most of these primates were being trafficked for meat or to be sold as pets, according to our guide. But here’s what struck me: since the center opened in 1993, roughly 40 have been successfully released in the wild. Only.
