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Memorial Day Bike Ride

May 26th, 2008 admin Posted in Travel Comments

Happy Memorial Day pet lovers!

Many of you are going to be taking a nice bike ride today .. as the Summer season feels like it’s beginning in earnest. Make sure that you bring your canine or feline friend along with you.

The Pet Bicycle Carrier allows you to safely and easily transport your pet on bike rides. It attaches securely with a heavy-duty plastic clip to the front handlebars, giving you a constant view of your pet and pets a great view of the road.

A mesh top cover zips to keep pet contained but with plenty of airflow. Plus a cool feature is side pockets that can be used for waste bags, water bottles, treats, or toys, while the front zippered pocket can be used to securely hold keys and wallet.

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Safe Pet Travels

May 24th, 2008 admin Posted in Travel Comments

Since this is Memorial Day weekend, there will be many folks taking to the roads with their pet friends heading to the beach, the mountains, the ballgame, or any other fun activities that an extra long weekend can bring.

But travel safe … the worst thing to happen in a collision is for your pet to not be securely fastened and get tossed about the car. As we all know however your pet, in particular your dog, is going to want to look out the window.

Here’s a solution available at Jakes for $139.95. Position it in the back seat and fasten the seatbelt:

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Pet Sitting & Walking Services

May 15th, 2008 admin Posted in Travel Comments

In today’s hustle and bustle world, some times the hardest part of the day is trying to find a moment to get your pet outside for some good exercise. Or you might have to travel for business and don’t feel like imposing on the neighbors checking in on your friends to make sure they are fed and watered.

There are now services available like Sittercity where you can locate a pet sitter near you. Enter your zip code on the Pet page and you will be given a list of pre-screened sitters with comprehensive profiles and interview videos for you to choose from.

Before you decide to trust your loved one with a sitter, make sure to check credentials as closely as SitterCity does. There are also organizations like Pet Sitter International that assist people interested in having a pet sitting business identify the resources they need to succeed.

Enlisting the help of these organizations will give you the peace of mind knowing that you are doing what’s best for your pet.

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Dog Friendly State Park System

May 13th, 2008 admin Posted in Travel Comments

For those of you who enjoy traveling with your pet, the Georgia State Parks and Lodges system has announced that all 30 State Parks that offer cottages have a least one that is “fido friendly” for you to rent.

For a fee of $40 per dog you can bring up to two dogs to enjoy the fun of a wonderful state park. Make sure to have all current vaccinations and that your friend doesn’t keep any of the neighbors up at night.

More information is available at their web site

If you are traveling outside of the state of Georgia and want more information about where you can find lodging with your pets, you can find listings at the Petswelcome.com web site.

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