15 Dog-Friendly Joie de Vivre Hotels Drop Canine Weight Limits, Offer Pet-Friendly Perks

Joie De Vivre Makes Special Accommodations For Guests’ Four-Legged Friends.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 19, 2009 — Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, has made canine check-ins at its pet-friendly hotels even more welcoming for dogs and their owners. At its 15 pet-friendly boutique properties in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Southern California, dog owners can now bring their pets along for the journey without worrying about weight limit restrictions or pet fees being imposed for their stay. Read more

PetMeds Partners with Pet Airways, an Airline Exclusively for Pets

With flights commencing in July 2009 and 5 city regions to pick from (New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles) Pet Airways allows pet parents to safely move their pets around the U.S.

Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 28, 2009 — America’s Largest Pet Pharmacy, PetMeds (http://www.petmeds.com) (NASDAQ: PETS), has partnered with Pet Airways, a sophisticated flight alternative designed for the safety and comfort of traveling pets. Read more

Dog Travel – What You Need To Carry When You Travel With Your Dog

Spring is here and with the onset of warm weather, comes more dog shows and our annual vacations, plus the urge to take a Sunday drive. However, we sometimes neglect the needs of our pets or do not take extra precautions for unseen emergencies. If you cannot board your pet, or leave it at home and find that you must take it with you please make sure you provide adequate ventilation and water in your vehicle. Plus you should read up on heat stroke and heat prostration. Below is a simple check list to ensure your pet is provided for under normal circumstances and in the event of an emergency: Read more

It’s Easy for Dogs to “Go Green” at Loews Hotels

Canines Can Take an Environmentally-Friendly “Grrreen Dog” Vacation this Earth Day

New York (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 8, 2009 — As part of its commitment to the environment, Loews Hotels encourages even its furriest guests to do their part in promoting responsible, sustainable consumption (literally). The new Loews “Grrreen Dog” package features a specially created “Dog Gone Green” room service meal, a veterinarian approved healthy feast which mixes locally grown ingredients from neighborhood farms with a lot of love. The “Grrreen Dog” package will launch on Earth Day (April 22, 2009) and features several additional earth-friendly components. Read more

“Presidential POOCH” Package @ Loews Hotel

During the first 100 days of the Obama administration (Jan. 20th – Apr. 29th), Loews Hotel is offering an “indoguration” for all with the “Presidential Pooch” package.

The “Presidential Pooch” package includes:

• 1 night stay at one of the 17 Loews Hotel properties for guests and their pets
• “Stars & Stripes” room service meal for dogs*
• Patriotic-themed bandanna for dogs

The price of this package is at a 10% discounted off the Loews Best Guaranteed Rate.  Rates start at $139/night, but vary based on location. Read more

Dog Friendly Vacation Places

If you’re one who prefers to bring their dog on vacations, rather than leaving it at the dog kennel, or would like find a place you can go vacationing with your dog, then don’t worry, there are pet friendly places to travel to, that will be enjoyable for both you and your dog!

Here are a few pet friendly vacation ideas:

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Traveling With Your Pet Requires Preparation

During the summer, many people enjoy bringing their pets with them when they travel.  However, this isn’t as simple if one were traveling alone.  Traveling with your pet requires preparation work.  Decisions need to be made about certain issues before taking your pet along with you for the ride.  For instance, if your pet suffers from health issues, it’s best to leave it at home. 

If you do however decide to bring your pet, there needs to be preparation.  You will need to make sure you have all the basic needs that you would have at home, on your trip as well such as: food, treats, toys, bed, cold water, and bowls for the road.  Remember that not all hotels are pet friendly, so you will need to do your research before booking reservations.  Check with your vet to see if your pet is up to date on all vaccinations.

Safety precautions also need to be made when traveling such as:

1. Make sure your pet is supervised at all times
    
2. If you’re in the pool, ocean, or on a boat, give your pet a flotation device to wear
    
3. Don’t let your pet drink pool water, because the chlorine can lead to an upset stomach
    
4. Don’t apply sunscreen or insect repellant to your pet
    
5. Don’t leave your pet unattended in a vehicle