Archive for the ‘hotels’ Category

NYC: Weekend Getaways For You and Fido

Between crazy weather patterns, kids back to school on the trains being nutty, and MTA proposing cuts and fare increases, isn’t it time for a weekend getaway?! There are several places that you drive to that aren’t too far away but can help you recharge and come back to the grind refreshed. You can [...]

It’s Not Easy Being a Cat: Cats and Stress

Cats sleep anywhere from 12 to 18 hours a day broken up into several naps throughout the day. Some of that time is really just lying around with their eyes closed but not fully asleep and some of it is deep sleep where you may hear your cat “snore” and dream.
But cats, as relaxed, cool, [...]

Meetup.com: A great way to find other dog lovers

Snickers at the NYC Shiba Inu Meet Up

Have you ever gone to the local dog park and found yourself surrounded by a dozen or more dogs that are all the same breed and wondered what is going on? You probably went on a day when there was a breed-specific meet up happening.
More and more people and their dogs schedule play dates. [...]

Kimpton Hotels: A Pet-friendly Profile

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(This is the first in a continuing series of articles that will highlight particularly pet-friendly hotels and lodgings, offering an in-depth look at their accommodations, amenities and corporate philosophy with regard to accepting animals.)
When you think “pet-friendly hotels,” do middle-of-the-road lodgings come to mind—accommodations
that are decent and comfortable but never luxurious? Are you resigned to the fact [...]

Tips for Bringing Cats to Hotels

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Many hotels allow cats, it is just not as mainstream as with dogs. There are many ways your cat can have a peaceful, enjoyable stay in the hotel room. Make sure to call in advance to check if there are fees for bringing your cat to the hotel.
It is a good idea that when you [...]

Off the Beaten Path: Pet-Friendly Rhode Island

Formal dress not required at Rhode Island restaurants.

When most people consider Rhode Island vacations, they usually think Newport or Block Island. And while they are great destinations, there are a lot of other extremely beautiful and pet-friendly places to visit in the Ocean State.
Our CEO, Smudge Kingsley, recently packed us up and took us on a road trip to visit some of [...]

Three Amazing Pet Friendly Hotels

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Taking your pet on a vacation is all fine and good, but where to stay? If you don’t have accommodating friends or in laws to bother, what’s a pet owner to do? We’ve done our part to help out by highlighting some of the nation’s best pet hotels. If you’ve hit the road anywhere in [...]