Millions of people will hit the road this holiday season to spend time with friends and family, and for many of us, spending the holidays away from our pets is inconceivable. Planning ahead and taking some precautions can help ensure that everyone—including the furry members of the family—has a safe and enjoyable trip. Amy and [...]
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A few years ago my husband and I traveled to Greece. We rented a small car and spent about a month touring the cities and small towns. Greece is a beautiful country, however, my heart was saddened by all of the stray animals I encountered. I was feeding stray cats and dogs everywhere I went. [...] Eden exists in Costa Rica thanks to the protected zone and the work of the people at Pacuare Lodge, which is located near the town of Siguirres. The area, known as Pacuare, covers about 25,000 acres of natural beauty. The rainforest here is home to jaguars, ocelots, howler monkeys, sloths, and other species of mammals [...] The signs along the road alerted us to watch out for moose. It was dark, and we were weary. After driving almost four hours on I-95 from the Sebago Lake region of Maine, we reached the town of Millinocket, a base for visitors to Baxter State Park. With one more mile to go, a moose [...] The hardest part of traveling is leaving your dog at home. Yes, there are wonderful pet sitters. However, for short road trips, you might want to take your dog with you. If your dog is not used to riding in a car, plan ahead. He might associate car rides with going to the veterinarian. Take him for short rides to the dog park before you go on vacation together; this will get him accustomed to riding in the car, and it will make it an overall pleasurable [...] |
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