Seven puppies die in American Airlines cargo
Thinking of checking your pets on your next summer flight? After checking out this sad bit of news, you may want to think again. Seven puppies have died after flying in the cargo hold of an American...
View ArticleSenators call for change in airline pet rules
In response to the seven puppies that died in the cargo hold of an American Airlines jet earlier this month, Senators Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.)...
View ArticleFlying the not-so-friendly skies with pets, a reader’s tale
A few weeks ago, following a flurry of pet-travel stories in the news, I asked readers to share their own “pet-is-my-copilot” experiences. Here’s one I’d like to pass along. It’s a tale of three dogs...
View ArticleSurf ‘n turf: not every dog digs water
My pit-bull mutt Lorna Doone isn’t technically a water dog replete with webbed feet and a buoyant build, but she loves, LOVES to swim. And while squeaky grocery carts and sugar-crazed children may...
View ArticleHow do pets influence your holiday plans?
Now that I have an almost-7-month-old pup in my life, this year I’ve opted for a few short getaways, rather than one big trip, between Christmas and the New Year. A recent survey from PetRelocation.com...
View ArticleTop fido-friendly ski resorts
Powder hounds rejoice! Fido Friendly magazine recently released its list of what it deems to be the most pooch-friendly snow destinations in all the land. dogblog.ruffwear.net So, without further ado,...
View ArticleKitten freezes in Delta cargo hold
On January 22, Connecticut resident Heather Lombardi was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her new, not-so-furry family member, Snickers, an 11-week-old, 3-pound hairless kitten that she had recently...
View ArticleThe definitive pet travel guide
According to the U.S. Travel Association, an estimated 29.1 million Americans say they have traveled with a pet in the past three years. Before I scoot out the door to start my long weekend (yippee!),...
View Article2011 top airlines for pet travel
If you are traveling to a faraway destination with your furry friend, getting from Point A to Point B safely can sometimes be a challenge. To help you fly the most pet-friendly skies, Petfinder.com has...
View ArticleFavorite pet travel products
It’s hard to believe summer’s end is nigh. (Although while the rest of the country cools off, we San Franciscans can finally look forward to our Indian Summer. Hooray!) planetdog.com While many of you...
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