With Presidents Day coming up, all of us at Petswelcome thought it would be a good idea to update our Top Ten Presidential Dog Facts. With the impeachment just finished, the debacle in the Iowa caucuses still unraveling, and all the bad political news thatâs making headlines, itâs the perfect time to focus on (hu)manâs […]
A few years ago, I was visiting a friend in Santa Monica, CA, and, as we were walking down to the pier, I was amazed at the number of homeless people that had congregated there. The tents, pitched blankets, and other makeshift shelters offered a striking contrast to the upscale restaurants, high-priced condos and beautiful […]
At Petswelcome, winter is our favorite time to travel. Why? Because it offers the widest variety of experiences. You can head to a ski resort, hit the slopes and enjoy the crowds, energy and excitement, turning an otherwise dull season into a memorable high. Or, on the other hand, in a completely different approach, you […]
At Petswelcome, we get many calls about taking pets on a plane. Thatâs because a lot of people fly with them–over 2 million domestic pets and other live animals are transported by air every year. And while it’s often not the preferred way to travel with a pet (it’s often stressful, not cheap, and requires […]
Letâs face it, dogs sleep a lot. Cats, too. Thatâs why choosing a bed for your pet is an important decision. They are going to spend a lot of time on it so you want to make sure youâve chosen the correct one. To help you help you decide, Petswelcome has scoured the web to […]
Unfortunately, dogs and cats canât vote. If they could, Iâm sure the world would be a better place. And so, every November, itâs up to us humans to try to fix the mess weâve made. Itâs a big responsibility and one we should all take seriously. No matter what your political leaning, itâs important to […]
A few years ago, I was at a supermarket checkout with my brother when the woman at the cash register told us that the total came to $56.47. My brother looked at her and asked, âWould you take fifty dollars even?â She looked astonished. He then smiled and said, âHey, I sell cars for a […]
At Petswelcome, weâre always surprised at the wide diversity of pet friendly lodgings we sign up every month. From working ranches to rustic cabins to coastal bed and breakfasts to an inn situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York, the pet friendly marketplace has certainly come a long way in offering travelers […]
Dear Hotel Managers: Summer is the time when Petswelcome gets the most calls from people who want to know about specific information that is not stated in your pet policy. And so weâve compiled a Travelers Wish List for Pet Policy Information so that you can be ahead of the curve. Needless to say, we […]
One of the great things about working at Petswelcome is âdiscoveringâ an up-and-coming pet-friendly hotel chain that understands not only the needs of travelers and their pets but, more importantly, delivers on that understanding in spades. Not that pet friendly My Place Hotels needs to be discoveredâthey opened their first property in 2012âbut their phenomenal growth (they now have […]
Pet Friendly Bed and Breakfasts are something special. Â You stay at one not because you just want a place to sleep. You choose it because it is a destination in itself, a place that allows you to step into someone elseâs world and enjoy all they have to offer. This includes not simply their lodging, […]
The Mount Baker region of the North Cascades in Washington State is a beautiful vacation destination to visit any time of year. Located east of Bellingham, Mount Baker is part of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, a major outdoor recreation area known for its world-class skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering and hiking. Because the skiing is so […]
This is the third and final article on a trip taken by Petswelcome founding partner Fred Grayson and his wife, Valerie, Â traveling from New York City to Florida with their dog Charlie. After being on a long road trip, heading home always gives rise to mixed feelings. There is some regret that our adventures are […]
This is the second article on a trip taken by Petswelcome founding partner Fred Grayson and his wife, Valerie, Â traveling from New York City to Florida with their dog Charlie. The third and final installment will appear next week. When our week at Anna Maria Island, FL, was over, we packed up the car again […]
Whenever someone from Petswelcome is heading out on the road with a pet, we always thrust a pencil and notebook in their hands to keep a record of their trip. Not only does it help keep us updated on pet friendly hotels, it also serves as a great template for travelers taking their dogs and/or cats […]
We can dream canât we? Petswelcome has been doing this a long time and we always thought that, one day, some ambitious entrepreneur would come up with the brilliant idea of starting a hotel chain dedicated to pets. Yes, there are some great chains like Kimpton, La Quinta, and others that are wonderfully pet friendly. […]
Knowledge is power. That’s why all of us at Petswelcome agree that pet friendly concierges are one of the most important amenities a hotel can offer. They can make the difference between aimlessly walking around a strange locale with your pet in tow or actually engaging with, and feeling part of, your new surroundings. Pet friendly concierges […]
âNobody knows youâre a dog on the internet,â is the caption of a famous New Yorker cartoon that shows one dog sitting at a computer explaining to another dog the advantages of cyberspace. Iâve always loved that cartoon and thought that, in a weird way, it captured what I do for a living. Not that […]
While we kid around a lot at Petswelcome, weâve actually been very busy these past two months signing up new pet friendly properties, including pet friendly hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals. These listings all cater to different tastes and reveal the wide variety of quality options you have to choose from when […]
As the new year gets into gear, all of us at Petswelcome look forward to expanding our list of pet friendly hotels, inns, b&bs, cabins, and vacation rentals to make it easier for you to go anywhere you want with your pet. Weâre always amazed at the different kinds of lodgings that accept pets as […]
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