Pet Patrol

Would you like to try a train trip with your best friend? Now is the time to take the plunge because Amtrak and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) have teamed up for the holidays to offer a special deal to pet owners. In celebration of the December 6 release of the blockbuster film, The Secret Life of Pets, a special pets ride free deal is available for trips booked from December 6 through December 11 or while supplies last. The December 9 through March 31, 2017.

Susie and Beau are definitely happy dogs! They are always looking for new places to carry their happy canine energy and believe they have found another one on the west coast in the Nob Hill district of San Francisco.

Looking for a luxury venue in New York City where you can stay with your dog sharing the experience? HotelLEX fills the bill by providing perks for both humans and canines.

It is always good to see more progress for pet friendliness in America. As more and more empty- nesters, especially baby boomers, add fur children to replace the human children, we are finding that more businesses, apartments, hotels and restaurants are increasingly becoming pet friendly. Commercial air travel and rail have been slow to follow, but now we are seeing progress in those arenas as well.

When traveling, an emergency can occur at any time. When it involves your pet, it becomes a bit more challenging to handle. Before you leave, you must think about the possibility of having to get your pet to a veterinarian overseas— but how? What if you lose him and need help finding him, but no one speaks your language?

Melia has just opened a new property in downtown Miami that also provides services for pets that goes beyond simply pet friendly. To accomplish this, the hotel has involved the dog care experts at Downtown Dogs Miami to provide the high level of care and service.

Interested in staying in a unique boutique hotel in one of the most interesting cities in America? The bonus for pet owners is that it is also very pet friendly. The hotel is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood at 660 North State Street, which is known for the largest concentration of art galleries outside of New York’s Manhattan. In addition the Magnificent Mile is only three blocks away – loaded with great restaurants and places to shop.

The only real cruising opportunity to Europe with your dog or cat is aboard the Queen Mary 2. Two years ago we reported that the Queen Mary provided for a dozen kennels for passengers pets on the journey from New York to England. Subsequently since that time the Cunard Line has spent $132 million in renovations that include new accommodations for both four legged and two legged passengers.

The Leisure Leash is ideal for humans and dogs on the go where a versatile and portable solution is needed.  The Leisure Leash was designed with five things in mind: teaching, training, flexibility, economy and convenience. The greatest advantage is that your dog carries the leash, and gives you a total hands free option in dog parks, beaches and freedom in open spaces. Also it is good to know that the product is made completely in America.

A unique hotel built on a pier jutting into the Columbia River in Astoria Oregon, the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa is built on the site of the Union Fish Cannery 600 feet into the river. The hotel offers magnificent views into the environs of a working river including views out to Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and nearby Washington. Each room has a private balcony out to the river.