In this episode we learn how these folks celebrate the holidays every year. Who knows, maybe they'll inspire you to create a special St. Patrick's Day party for your pooch. And be sure to let us know what questions you would like us to ask and what cites we should visit!
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Here at Paw Nation, we know that every pet has a story, and it's usually a story their owners just love to tell. So we decided to hit the streets to ask pets (and their owners) about everything from how they were adopted to what was the naughtiest thing they've ever done. It's our new weekly series, "Pet on the Street." We hope you love it.
In this episode we learn how these folks celebrate the holidays every year. Who knows, maybe they'll inspire you to create a special St. Patrick's Day party for your pooch. And be sure to let us know what questions you would like us to ask and what cites we should visit!
In this episode we learn how these folks celebrate the holidays every year. Who knows, maybe they'll inspire you to create a special St. Patrick's Day party for your pooch. And be sure to let us know what questions you would like us to ask and what cites we should visit!
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Dog Travel in the Air
If you can't afford luxurious pet-exclusive airlines like Pet Airways, your dog may be flying to your destination in coach or, even worse, cargo. It's important to contact the airline when booking your flight to be well informed of airline instructions, and ensure you're flying on a day where the cargo temperature will be suitable for your pet to travel.
As for preparing your dog for the big day, "The best possible situation is to have a tired dog [when you board the plane] so he'll sleep for the flight," said Hughes. "Take him to a dog run, or take him on a long walk before going to the airport."
Hughes also says that it's important to be prepared when picking your dog up at cargo. "Have your dog's leash ready, and know where the potty areas are," she said. Ask airline personnel where exclusive "pet potty" areas are located before your dog deplanes, so you'll be ready to dash upon his arrival.
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The holidays are a bittersweet time for animals. More families invite new pets into their homes than any other time of year, but unfortunately, most of these new furry friends come from backyard breeders and puppy mills.
Thankfully, Iams Home 4 the Holidays, founded in 1999 and going strong, is aiming to help adopt 1,500,000 pets this holiday season via non-profit shelters and rescue organizations.
In the past, animal-loving celebrities such as Diane Keaton and Kristen Bell have lent a helping hand to participating non-profit shelters, and this year, Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank joins the ranks of animal ambassadors. While you may think this is Swank's first turn around the adoption block, you'd be wrong.
John van Zante, spokesman for the Helen Woodward Animal Center where the drive originated, tells Paw Nation that Swank has been involved with animal shelters and rescues since she was a teenager, and has two rescued dogs of her own.
Swank recently came out for a shoot at the Helen Woodward Animal Center and brought her dogs along. "Her dogs are part of her life," says van Zante. "That's who she is."
He did say there was one "problem" with Swank during the shoot, though -- she kept disappearing between takes to visit the animals at the shelter! "She went to the animal therapy center and met Harriet, our umbrella cockatoo; she worked with our medical staff to do an exam on a baby kitten. She was in the kennel with some puppies and of course she had to bring treats along. She really loves and cares about animals. It's just so genuine."
For more information, including lists of participating shelters near you, visit home4theholidays.com.
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