http://www.petswelcome.com/articles Pet Travel Articles Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-orange-county-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-orange-county-california.html#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:06:53 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=5075 Orange County, California, is blessed not only with many famous tourist attractions for humans, but also many dog-friendly spots and facilities. The towns of Long Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach and Anaheim are all packed with wonderful places to take canine companions, whether their human buddies are there for the beaches or Disneyland. As [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-orange-county-california.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-santa-barbara-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-santa-barbara-california.html#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:48:10 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4963 Santa Barbara, California, is a beautiful resort and beach destination on the Pacific Ocean. Its climate is almost Mediterranean-feeling, and there are lots of outdoor locations for visitors to get some exercise with their canine companions. This city is full of pleasant nature and gardens, as well as some nice restaurants that welcome dogs. Attractions [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-santa-barbara-california.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-carmel-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-carmel-california.html#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:36:48 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4599 Carmel, California, is one of the best places in the country to have a dog-friendly vacation. Not only is there a wonderful off-leash beach, but there are plenty of other outdoor attractions like walking tours, drives and hikes. Attractions Carmel Walks Tour This is a two-hour walking tour of Carmel, and it takes people through [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-carmel-california.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-around-oakland-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-around-oakland-california.html#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:38:48 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4480 Oakland, California, has a number of fenced-in, off-leash dogs parks around the city. There are also a couple of regional parks where dogs are allowed to hike without leashes. This area has beautiful nature, and some of the parks have Redwood trees. Hardy Dog Park Hardy Dog Park is over 2 acres in size, and [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-around-oakland-california.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-around-salinas-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-around-salinas-california.html#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:57:47 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4295 Lots of great chain and local pet stores are in business around Salinas, California. Shoppers have several options to buy premium cat and dog food, aquarium supplies or pet travel accessories. There is also a dog boarding ranch! Pet Fun at Harden Ranch Plaza Pet Fun is a big discount pet store that has had [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-around-salinas-california.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-around-sonoma-wine-country-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-around-sonoma-wine-country-california.html#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:20:40 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4183 Sonoma Wine County is a beautiful area, and fortunately some people have utilized the land to create wonderful dog parks! Elizabeth Anne Perrone Dog Park The Elizabeth Anne Perrone Dog Park is located in Glen Ellen, California. It is a fenced-in, one-acre area that has a drinking fountain, a gazebo, shade trees and trails. It [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-around-sonoma-wine-country-california.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-in-the-east-bay-area-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-in-the-east-bay-area-california.html#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:52:50 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4047 The East Bay in California consists of many different towns that have some great pet stores. These shops sell anything from holistic cat and dog foods to self-service pet washes to interesting fish, bird and reptile species. Paws and Claws Paws and Claws is a locally-owned Oakland store that carries lots of natural pet foods [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-in-the-east-bay-area-california.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-dog-events-around-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-dog-events-around-california.html#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:18:35 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4011 There are lots of great summer pet-related events happening around California, including coffee and donut gatherings, fundraisers at bars, dog walks and pet care seminars. Canines and Coffee Terry Miller Park Valencia, California July 31 Canines and Coffee will be a free dog and human event starting at 9:30 and going on through 11:30 AM. [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-dog-events-around-california.html/feed 2 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-monterey-california.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-monterey-california.html#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:23:50 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=3971 Monterey, California, is a small city on the Pacific Coast in Central California. It has beautiful beaches and lots of other outdoor and water activities for humans and dogs. It is often windy and cool in this beach town, so come prepared. Attractions Monterey Bay Sailing Monterey Bay Sailing is docked at Fisherman’s Wharf, and [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-monterey-california.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/west-coast-ferret-clubs-and-rescue-groups.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/west-coast-ferret-clubs-and-rescue-groups.html#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:56:39 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=3739 Ferret lovers and owners throughout the West Coast of the United States have a handful of clubs they can join. Some of these clubs are rescue networks, if people are interested in adopting ferrets. The California clubs pay close attention to the legalization issues regarding ferrets. Ferret Friends, Inc Ferret Friends, Inc, is based out [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/west-coast-ferret-clubs-and-rescue-groups.html/feed 0