Dogs have sure come a long way from the days of 'farm hands'. Now majority of dog owners consider these furry companions to be family. I know I do, and I'm sure most of my blog readers would agree. It's becoming more and more common that since they have reached this status, that we want them to go places with us. Due to this, businesses are becoming more 'pet friendly'. You'd probably be surprised to find exactly where all you can take Fido these days!
Here is a wonderful website to find out just where your adventures can begin! Bring Fido (http://www.bringfido.com/) has quite an extensive listing. You can browse pet friendly destinations worldwide! Enter a 'quick search' on a city and go! There are pet friendly accommodations such as hotels, bed and breakfast, camping....dog air travel, pet services, dog friendly attractions such as beaches, hiking, tours and shopping.
With the warmth of summer under our toes, there are listings of outdoor restaurants and dog events. The little extras on the website include dog pictures (you can even send a free dog e-postcard!), a dog forum and free stuff for pets. And if you find a place or know of a place that isn't listed, you can add it yourself! It's a very useful resource for pet parents. Need some human assistance? You can even speak to a pet friendly travel expert. What's not to love about all this?
Please remember, never leave your dog in a vehicle on a hot day...even just 75 degrees outside can be 120 degrees inside in just a half hour! Leave your dog at home...safe in a climate controlled environment. I've taken my dog with me to the drive-up at the bank, into Home Depot and Lowe's...and pet stores are always, of course, pet friendly. There's no reason to put their life at risk for you to go off an do something and leave them. Enjoy this summer with your loyal friend and be safe. Being able to spend quality time with this special family member is a great bonding experience that every dog lover should partake of.
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