http://www.petswelcome.com/articles Pet Travel Articles Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-friendly-lodging-profile-sandbridge-realty.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-friendly-lodging-profile-sandbridge-realty.html#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:00:01 +0000 Jessica http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=8866 One of the things that can make or break a vacation when traveling with pets is the accommodation. Not all “pet-friendly lodging” is created equally, so at PetsWelcome we thought we’d start highlighting properties that take being pet-friendly very seriously. If you own or know of a property – a hotel, vacation rental, B&B, etc. [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-friendly-lodging-profile-sandbridge-realty.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-around-williamsburg-virginia.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-around-williamsburg-virginia.html#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:53:06 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4536 Williamsburg, Virginia, along with Jamestown and Yorktown, is a region of many significant historical sites and interesting activities. This area is well set up with its colonial towns, battlefields and historic campuses. With all of the things to explore and learn, many of these places allow leashed dogs to accompany their owners. There are also [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-around-williamsburg-virginia.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-pet-events-in-virginia-and-west-virginia.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-pet-events-in-virginia-and-west-virginia.html#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:11:17 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=4080 There are a bunch of great pet activities in West Virginia and Virginia to get involved in, such as adoption shows, dog washes, dog fun days, animal communication workshops and a Westie Walk! Cocker Spaniel Adoption Show Alexandria-Hybla Petsmart Alexandria, Virginia August 7 The Cocker Spaniel Adoption Show will be hosted by the Oldies But [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-pet-events-in-virginia-and-west-virginia.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-richmond-virginia.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-richmond-virginia.html#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:35:23 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=3603 Richmond, Virginia, is the capital of the state and is a medium-sized city of about 200,000. Richmond has a decent tourist infrastructure, with areas for cultural events and historic Civil War sites and cemeteries. In the spring, summer and fall there are plenty of nice areas to be outside that welcome leashed dogs. Those who [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-vacationing-in-richmond-virginia.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-pet-events-around-virginia-and-maryland.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-pet-events-around-virginia-and-maryland.html#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:28:51 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=3517 Those who will be around the metro area of Washington, DC, or throughout the states of Maryland and Virginia, have to check out the pet-related actives going on in the region. Throughout the rest of June and July, there are wine festivals, fairs, dog walks, lectures and more! Pet Fair Emmitsburg Veterinary Hospital Emmitsburg, Maryland [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-pet-events-around-virginia-and-maryland.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-around-virginia-beach-virginia.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-around-virginia-beach-virginia.html#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:11:56 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=1461 If you’re hitting up Virginia Beach, one of Virginia’s vacation hot spots, there sure are a lot of awesome pet stores in the area! Animal Jungle Virginia Beach, Virginia Animal Jungle is one of the largest pet stores on the whole East Coast, taking up over 30,000 square feet! It has 30,000 gallons of 200-65 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/pet-stores-around-virginia-beach-virginia.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-east-coast-reptile-shows.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-east-coast-reptile-shows.html#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:50:26 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=1424 If you find yourself on the East Coast in the next few weeks, it sure isn’t short of reptile shows! Northern Virginia Reptile Expo Prince William County Fairgrounds Manassas, Virginia December 12 This show is held from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. It costs $7 for adults and $2 for children 2-6. There will be vendors and [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-east-coast-reptile-shows.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/great-dog-parks-in-richmond-virginia.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/great-dog-parks-in-richmond-virginia.html#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:27:10 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=1232 Richmond, Virginia doesn’t have a plethora of dog parks, but it has a few ones that are very practical and fun! Most of them have special community organizations that maintain and improve these parks. Barker Field Dog Park at Byrd Park This is a fenced, off-leash dog park.  The specific area is deep inside the [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/great-dog-parks-in-richmond-virginia.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-cat-shows-in-the-south.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-cat-shows-in-the-south.html#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:23 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=1172 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-cat-shows-in-the-south.html/feed 4 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-reptile-shows-and-events-in-the-south.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-reptile-shows-and-events-in-the-south.html#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:07:08 +0000 Tanya http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=888 Heading Southward? Be aware that there are many fun and interesting reptile shows coming up in this region! Many of the events will display exotic reptiles and amphibians, as well as offer great deals on pet products. Eastern Kentucky Reptile Show Morehead Conference Center Morehead, Kentucky October 4 The Kentucky Reptile Show usually puts on [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/upcoming-reptile-shows-and-events-in-the-south.html/feed 4