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Post by M. Grade Summer is here and that means it’s vacation season for many Americans. Some people find it very hard to leave their pets behind when going on vacation. So, it’s a good thing there are certain places that are pet friendly, which means you and your furry companion can travel together. Before making a spontaneous trip somewhere with your pet, though, there are a few things you should consider to maximize comfort and ensure safe traveling. Hitting the Road!? When people think about the needs of animals, food and water are the two main necessities that pop into mind. But when traveling for a short or even extended period, thinking outside of the box is necessary. What to Bring -Food (main diet, treats) -Proper storage for food (air sealed/locking lid container) -Water -Bowls -Medications -Leashes -List of local emergency hospitals or clinics -Bedding -Toys   * Paperwork - when crossing state lines with pets, it is required   you have an up to date c...

Blog Post by Sara Enos   “My dog is great with kids - he just let’s them do whatever they want. They ride him like a horse and they hold on to his tail in the winter to slide around on the ice; it’s so funny!” When sentences like these roll off the tongues of dog owners, the expression on my face probably mimics that of someone who has just snorted lemon juice. Oddly enough, it crushes people when you don’t find their stories about their kids and dogs like these nearly as entertaining as they do.   They aren’t entertaining. They are accidents waiting to happen. The sentence that often follows those incidents is usually along the lines of “I don’t know what happened, the dog just snapped”. A phrase those of us in the dog world hear far too often.     Most incidents involving dogs and kids are preventable. I’d wager to say that 99.99% of them are preventable, (given that rare, freak accident that no one sees coming). Education , responsible pet ownership , and ...