Pet travel - Archives

• Pets die in hot cars, even on warm days
  Loudoun County Animal Care and Control will conduct a free demonstration of the dangers of leaving a pet unattended in a hot car. The simulation will be conducted in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart located at 950 Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg. Last year, Loudoun County Animal Care and Control responded to 63 calls for pets left in hot cars, with nearly half the calls occurring in August. In Loudoun County, it is illegal to leave an animal in a car when the outside temperature is above 70 degrees and the temperature inside of a vehicle is above 80 degrees.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• Blitz USA teams up with Designer Products
  Blitz U.S.A., the Miami, Oklahoma based manufacturer of plastic pet products, has entered into a marketing agreement with Designer Products of Arlington, Texas and Samsonite to market soft–sided carriers.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• More doors are open, but it could be a tight squeeze
  As the summer season approaches, travelers and their pets will vacation together in ever increasing numbers. According to a study by the American Animal Hospital Association, 67% of pet owners travel with their pets, an increase of 14% from two years before. While some people prefer to rough it and camp with their pets, the vast majority will choose from some 20,000 pet-friendly accommodations. Travelers should understand, though, that while pets are accepted, not all are welcome.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• Dogfriendly.com Announces Updated Edition Of Dog Travel Guide Book
  DogFriendly.com, one of the most popular Internet providers of dog travel information, announces the immediate availability of its updated edition of DogFriendly.com's California and Nevada Dog Travel Guide. This unique dog travel book offers 340 pages packed with information for the traveling dog from accommodations to attractions, parks, beaches, stores and outdoor restaurants that allow your dog to accompany you. The book also offers eleven highway guides to assist the dog owner in roadside accommodations.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: April 27, 2005



• Holiday pet safety tips
  The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate with family and loved ones, but it can also be a stressful and dangerous time for your family pet. With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, Orange County Animal Care Services offers the following tips to help keep your pet safe during this joyous season. Following these safety tips can help prevent an unnecessary medical emergency for your pet.
  • Hang breakable decorations and tinsel well out of paw's reach. Tinsel, ribbon and ornaments are especially dangerous to pets if chewed and swallowed.
  • Place holiday plants out of pet's reach. Some seasonal plants can be poisonous including mistletoe, holly berries and poinsettias.
  • Make sure strands of lights, loose wires and extension cords are out of reach. Pets, especially puppies, often try to chew them and may get burned, shocked or electrocuted.
  • Metal ornament hooks can get caught in curious mouths. Use ribbon or yarn instead of hooks to hang ornaments.
  • A Christmas tree should stand on a flat, wide base. Anchoring the tree with a fishing line tied to a drapery or ceiling rod or wall hook can prevent the tree from falling over on your pet.
  • Cats often see a Christmas tree as an excellent climbing post. Needles from both artificial and live trees are indigestible.
  • Chocolate is especially harmful to pets. Some ingredients in chocolate are toxins and can be fatal to animals.
  • If you are going away for the holidays, make sure that pet enclosures are secure and that your pets are wearing proper identification. Remember to make advance plans for their care during your absence.

  While your pet is safe in a loving home, remember those less fortunate animals. Nationwide, millions of pets will be homeless this holiday season. Orange County animal shelters appreciate toys, treats and any love and attention you can provide. Please visit your local shelter today and bring your holiday cheer to some well-deserved animals.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 25, 2004




• AKC applauds American Airlines' decision to lift breed ban
  After months of negotiations, the American Kennel Club has learned that American Airlines is reversing its ban on Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and any mixed breeds containing one or more of those breeds.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• Local dog trainer earns first National Pet Dog Trainer Certification in history
  Local dog trainer Frances Dauster of GRAND BAY, AL has earned Level I certification through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers , the first national certification for dog trainers in history.
  
  Up until the creation of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no true certification process for dog trainers.  Many schools teach dog trainers and offer certification for their specific programs.  These certificates, therefore, reflect the teachings and quality of a specific school.  Other organizations offer take-home tests for “certification.”  The trainers are not monitored to make sure they are completing the test without any assistance or collaboration, nor is the testing process standardized.
  
  The Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers is a true certification entity pursuing accreditation from NOCA, the National Organization for Competency Assurance.  The Council administered its first test September 28 2001 during the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Annual Educational Conference in Ellenville, NY.  The test site was professionally secured and moderated by Professional Testing Corporation of New York.
  
  This unprecedented process was originally implemented by the APDT, the largest association of dog trainers in the world, founded by noted veterinarian, behaviorist, and author Dr. Ian Dunbar.  Early on, the APDT recognized the need for certification for its profession.  Pet dog trainers needed a credible means of measuring their knowledge and skills and the dog-owning public needed a credible barometer for choosing a trainer. 
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Winners of AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship eligible to enter crufts
  The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that dogs awarded Best of Breed, Best of Opposite or Award of Merit at the 2002 AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship are now qualified to enter 2003 or 2004 Crufts, the world’s largest dog show, which takes place each March in Birmingham, England.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• Chester County SPCA provides pet travel tips for summer vacation getaways
  As millions of Americans plan summer road trips, the Chester County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering some travel tips to help companion animals arrive at vacation destinations safely and comfortably.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• A dog cage makes a great extra room for your dog
  A dog cage makes a wonderful place for your dog to escape to when the kids manage to tire him out. It may not happen all that often but when it does your dog will appreciate having a dog cage to escape too. After all, don’t you appreciate it when you have a few moments rest from the kids?
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 12, 2001



• A cat cage is a multi purpose item
  A cat cage can be used for many things. Not only can they make it easier when your cat needs to go to the vet, but it can also be a wonderful place for your cat to rest. A cat cage if introduced to your cat properly; can be a place of safety. Your cat will find it to be a place to escape too.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: October 29, 2001



• Everyone one with a pet should have an animal cage
  An animal cage makes it a lot easier for you to take your pet to and from the vet or to be groomed. After all, it is really hard to drive if your dog wants to see out the front window from the driver’s seat. Having a cage for your animal makes it easier to transport them. An animal cage also has other good uses.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: October 18, 2001