The gloves are off. This is the last round of voting in the Best Cities for Pet Travelers brackets before the final four. No more holding back. I’m coming out against Burlington, Vermont with the kinda talk that is usually only seen in a recycling center. Here’s why you need to vote for Cape May, …
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What Makes a Great Pet-Friendly Destination?
We’ve had a lot of fun learning about the best cities for pet travelers this week. But what really makes a place pet-friendly? Is it just having a nice dog park or a shop that sells yummy dog treats? Or are there other things you should consider when taking your dog on vacation with you? …
Kicking Butt and Taking Names – Trash Talkin’ Round 2
Bringing out the beast. Yes, I usually try to see both sides of every issue. I urge reasoned discourse. And I hate conflict. But the Best City for Pet Traveler’s brackets over at Take Paws, the Go Pet Friendly blog, has stirred up my competitive juices. Maybe it’s all those years watching my office get …
The Story of My Life in 1000 Words or Less
If you haven’t heard, I’m the new Pet Travel contributor over at A Traveler’s Library. And today, the grand poobah blogger extraordinaire who runs the joint, Vera Marie Badertscher, has dug into my back story. You’ll find her interview with me here. What will you learn in the interview that I haven’t already shared in …
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Each month I will contribute a review of a book or film on the subject of Pet Travel to A Traveler’s Library. You can find my latest review at Parrots? In San Francisco? Here’s a riddle. How is building a relationship with an animal like taking a trip? Give up? You’ll feel like a stranger, …
Pet Travel Book Club (In which my first entry has no pets, no travel, and no book)
Edie Jarolim is one scary lady. She’s brainy. She has a wicked sense of humor. She’s thoughtful. And she’s a great writer. Why is that so scary? Because she has handed the reins for the Pet Travel Book Club over to me. The Pet Travel Book Club Reviews a Movie Following in Edie’s footsteps, Stepping …
When Should Your Dog Go With You? When Should Your Dog Stay Home?
I love taking my dogs places. I love it so much, I’ve even changed what I do with my free time. In college, I was a serious film buff. I’d sneak into my (now) husband’s film theory class at 8:00 a.m. to see Eisentstein’s Battleship Potemkin and watched many of the art films showing in town. …
When Should Your Dog Go With You? When Should Your Dog Stay Home?
My recent post on Dogs in Church drew a very thoughtful comment from Ms. Wild Dingo of the blog, Wild Dingo. She starts out talking about seeing dogs in public places (such as stores) being bored and restless. She goes on to note: “we as dog lovers have to respect that not everyone likes dogs. …