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If your travel plans include flying with your pet, one of the first and most important things to consider is the pet carrier. Getting the right carrier for your pet is essential and should not be a last minute purchase. Pets need ample time to adapt to their new "temporary" quarters.

When flying with your pet, the first decision to make is whether the carrier should be hard sided or soft sided. Very small dogs can typically fit in a carrier that will slide beneath the seat in front of you on the plane (inside the cabin). This means a soft sided carrier. The size of the carrier which will fit in this space is dependent upon the airline. Medium to large size pets need to travel beneath the cabin which means a hard sided carrier. Read the rest of this entry »

A hard worker like you deserves a break every now and then. I’m not just talking about a weekend at the spa or a night off from work. You deserve to go on a real vacation—take a week off to relax and detoxify your mind and body. Any average Joe or Jane might already be packing upon reading my persuasive words, however if you’re a pet owner, you may respond with a defeated shrug of your shoulders and a sigh thinking "I wish! But I can’t bring my dog along with me without getting stressed out looking after him!" Well then, that dilemma of yours is precisely why I’ve penned this article. I’m here to offer you a solution in the form of Pet Sitting.

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As pet lovers we tend to be oblivious to the odor, and airborne hair and dander that often come with having a pet as a family member.

But, if you’re planning to host the office, neighborhood, or community group in your home during the holidays, for best results you’ll want to use these cleaning tips so that your guests (even those who are not pet lovers) have a great time in your home. Before you begin, make sure to ask about all cleaning products that will be used in your home, and verify that they are pet safe. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people have expressed to me that they would love to be able to communicate with their pets. But for many reasons they feel like they aren’t able to.

All of us are born with the inherent ability to communicate with our animal companions and all life for that matter.

Here are 2 ways to help you overcome self-defeating doubt so you can confidently communicate with your animal companions.

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The death of a pet could easily be one of the hardest ordeals you go through. Most likely you will experience grief in the form of crying, fatigue, depression, loss of appetite, apathy, sleeplessness or oversleeping, anger, guilt and even anxiety.

It’s important to know that everything you are going through is a natural process. However there are steps, tools, and processes you can take advantage of that will make the grieving process easier.

Here are 5 tips that will help during the grieving process and allow you to move on with your life more quickly and easily. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people have chosen to share their life with a pet. Pets definitely add much to our lives, companionship, service and even entertainment. While most people think of dogs, cats or horses as pets there are many other unique and interesting animals that have made their way into the human household.

Here are 7 not-so common household pets. Read the rest of this entry »

Halloween night is always fun; what other holiday lets you dress up in costume, hand out candy to kids you don’t know, and maybe even have a scary surprise or two? Although he might not be able to enjoy the chocolates with you, your dog may like to get dressed up for a night out. In recent years, designers have begun manufacturing pet Halloween costumes. These pet costumes, which can be super heroes, villains, or anything in between, are becoming more popular whether they are purchased over the internet or from a local store.

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Unlike their owners, cats and dogs don’t always enjoy the fun spirit of Halloween. While we humans tend to get excited and go romping out into the neighborhood, frolicking through fallen leaves, ringing doorbells and bringing home the rewards of our labor in the form of sweet treats, many of our animal companions find this time quite stressful. Your pet does not realize the costumes and sounds are make-believe and the people behind those getups are just that…people. You may find that your animal will panic when you answer the door for trick-or-treaters or when you dress up in your Halloween costume.

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There are approximately 180 million age 55+ travelers in the U.S. Their mounting numbers paired with their massive financial muscle and availability of free time make them a very lucrative market for the U.S. travel industry. The average spending by mature travelers on their last adventure travel vacation was $1,300 compared to $950 for travelers between the ages of 35-54 and $660 for travelers between the ages 18-34.

You would of never of guessed it but the day has come where you are finally witness to one of the most bizarre inventions of our time. Pet Airways as you may of guessed is an airline dedicated to the transportation of pets. By the end of the year the business wants to be recognised on a world wide scale.

This is not going to be easy but I strongly think it is possible. OK – It may be a bit of a crazy idea but this business idea has some real potential and I want to see how they are going to develop their business in the future months and years.

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