Archive for November, 2009

Pet Stores in Reno, Nevada

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If you are traveling to Reno, Nevada, there is some good shopping to do in the pet sphere. It ranges from luxurious to outdoorsy to practical, from parrots to goats. Many of these stores also offer boarding, vet services or grooming.
Healthy Tails
This is a fancy pet store that is for luxury cats and dogs. It [...]

Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the capital of the state, and has a population of 227,000. It is located on the Mississippi River, on the Istrouma Bluff. It is one of the biggest petrochemical centers of the USA. Many people have relocated to Baton Rouge from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, as they have some protection [...]

Dog Parks in Saint Petersburg, Florida

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There are six official dog parks in this city. All of the dog parks are open daily, and open thirty minutes prior to sunrise and close thirty minutes after sunset. This is a good place to visit in Florida, as it isn’t as touristy as places like Miami or the Keys.
Rules: These are unsupervised parks, [...]

Upcoming Dog Events in California

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Though the season is slowing down with having tons of dog events, there are still a select few to attend in California in the next few weeks. Many of them are holiday-themed and fundraisers, so your pet can help you get in the spirit!

Great Danes Playdays
Old Port Beach
Avila Beach, California
November 7
The Gentle Giants club hosts [...]

Pet Stores in Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus, Ohio, has some wonderful shopping options for pets. The city offers cute local boutiques, custom aquarium designers, breeders, as well as chain stores to visit.
Posh Pets Boutique
This store always gets named for all sorts of titles like Best Pet Store in town. It offers fine collars, leashes, toys, foods, pet beds, designer pet carriers, [...]

Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Lincoln, Nebraska

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Lincoln, Nebraska is the capital and sports center of the state. It is home of the University of Nebraska, and has a population of about 250,000. It is famous for being one of the healthiest cities of the United States. It is a good place to go for sports fans because of all the teams [...]

Upcoming Cat Shows in the South

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There are many fun cat shows coming up in the South this month. Some of them are open to the public! Check with the individual shows’ websites on show rules and prices for entering your cat.
Cotton States Cat Club Championship Show
Gwinnett Center
Duluth, Georgia
November 7
This show will take place from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. It is open [...]

Upcoming Pet Events in Hawaii

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If it’s really cold and you just really need to get away from it all this winter, Hawaii is a good place to be. You won’t need a passport to go there if you’re traveling from the US, so that’s useful to know if you don’t have one yet, and it’s still far away. If [...]

Tips for Traveling with Your Rabbit

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If you are staying with family or friends on your trip, make sure in advance that no one is allergic to rabbits. If your rabbit is not used to car rides, and you are going to go on a long trip, you should train for it in advance. You should do small trips to start [...]

Dog Parks in Tampa, Florida

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Tampa, Florida, has many great off-leash dog parks. It is a good place to be right now if you are a northerner facing the cold. However, do keep in mind that there is a danger of alligators, so have an eye on your dog at all times possible!
David Island Dog Park
This is a nice park [...]