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FAMILY PET  

Summer is here and so is the travel season. Wether you're packing up the whole family for a summer road trip for the Fourth of July or a family vacation, don't forget to make travel plans for the family dog as well.

Residents of the coastal states can usually recite the contents of a hurricane kit, routes to safety, and directions on how to prepare one's home for tropical-force winds. Unfortunately, many forget about the family pet until it's too late.

According to APPM survey, 63% U.S. households owned a pet. From 1994 - 2005: Pet Industry expenditures climbed $17 billion to $36.3 billion. Family of pet owners provide for their mental, physical & behavior needs. Increase number of private pet labeling.

Traveling with pets can be a rewarding or harrowing experience. But by taking the appropriate precautionary measures, you can enjoy a memorable getaway and ensure the future of many more!

Planning to go on vacation with your pet can prove challenging. Here are some tips, and information on hotels, to make your planning easier.

South Padre Island is a fabulous vacation spot for the entire family. Beaches, shopping, water parks, dolphin cruises, and fishing are just a few of the activities.

A travel journal is a way to capture your memories of a vacation and also create a wonderful, very personalized souvenir of your vacation that you will enjoy for years to come. Here are some tips to create a travel journal for your next vacation.

Pet friendly hotels are growing in numbers and in most cases it does not cost much more than putting them in a kennel.

Tips on what to do on an African Safari in malaria free zones for your next family vacation

Although these ancient dogs were associated with both Egyptian royalty and Bedouin nomadicism, salukis make sharp, noble pets for us modern folk. Don't let your lack of acquaintance with the breed prevent you from exploring saluki adoption.

Many people see traveling with pets as a daunting task, but also don't want to leave precious "furry family members" at home during a long trip. Find out how to make a vacation easier on your pet and let him or her experience your family outing.

After their racing careers, retired greyhounds are either adopted or euthanized. Because greyhound racing is still a popular sport, thousands of these dogs pass their speed peak every year and face a grim fate unless they are adopted as pets.

The decision to say goodbye to a family pet is always heartwrenching, but when the right home can't be found, perhaps it's time to reconsider the decision.

Digital photo craft project for kids are fun for kids of all ages. I love making these simple Family Pet pillow covers out of Fabric pieces and Digital Photo Iron Transfer Paper

This Family Pet Napkin Holder is perfect to display on your kitchen table, for the kids to give as a homemade gift, or even as a fun family craft project for the weekend.

Rats seem like an unlikely family pet, often considered vermin. However, when well kept, rats are friendly, social animals that are clean, intelligent, and affectionate.

Are you thinking about getting a family pet?

These simple Pet photo food bowl place mats are a very easy craft project you can make out of those great photographs you have of your pet laying around the house.

In a recent article for U.S. News and World Report, the author discusses the growing trend of traveling with yout pet.

A guide on how to bring your pet along on your next vacation, with suggestions to help everyone (including Fido) enjoy the trip.

This simple door mat craft project is so easy to make. Don't be intimidated if you think you are not the best artist. Simple silhouette shapes make this easy pet lover's doormat and super easy craft project for kids and adults for all ages.

Not even the animal control workers could believe what happened to Cujo.

Retired racing greyhounds are not trained to live in a home so make your greyhound adoption's transition a little easier with these tips!

Today, many dog owners are turning to alternative medicine approaches to treat disease and injury in dogs, thereby saving significants amount of money on traditional healthcare.

For many homeowner's, the purchase of low quality dog food is quite common. For dogs, the importance of a high quality dog food leads to longevity and improved quality of life.

Many people have jobs that require out-of-town business trips. Maintaining a pet while keeping a busy schedule is a challenge, especially for single workers.

For a family who has never had a dog, or has not had a dog in awhile, picking the right dog can be a scary task. This article will help your family make the right choice.

A family pet suffers from botulism toxicity after digging up a rawhide bone buried a year earlier.

Are you going on vacation soon? If you plan on taking your family pet, you'll want to plan ahead to ensure their comfort and safety. Find out the five smart rules to follow to make this happen.

That is why a growing segment of Americans are quickly jumping on a trend that is taking over our Country. Families have discovered that there is a new kind of insurance on the market, pet insurance.

Many hotel, motel, and even resort chains - realizing a growing trend in travel with pets - now offer pet-friendly amenities and services. Here is a list of several, along with contact information.

Travel with your whole family should be fun this summer, so make sure even your pets have a fun safe vacation.

Around the Lake Norman community of North Carolina, it is obvious pet owners only want the best for their pets.

Have you ever wondered what your family pet is thinking? Pet communicator Robyn DeVoist shares stories of her readings with pets.

You may think you can't travel with your pet because he'll end up spending all of his time in the car. Not true. Many businesses now accept pets as guests. Here is a guide to finding accomodations for your pets when you travel.

People who enjoy taking their pets on vacation can find a number of pet-friendly hotels in Portland, Maine.

Got travel plans? What about your dog, cat, bird, rodent or other pet? Will your pets travel with you, or must you leave them behind? If they cannot go along, what quality arrangements can you make for their care? Actually, travelers today have multiple options.

We often rely on our family members and friends to watch our beloved fur-balls while traveling. Other times we put them in kennels. But why not bring them alone?

It's never easy for anyone to lose a pet. It can be a traumatic and painful experience. Pet owners know that it doesn't matter whether it was a dog, bird or even a salamander - the point is that pets are a very real part of the family.

Forget parakeets, puppies, hamsters and guinea pigs! If you're in the market for a first pet for your family, consider buying them a hermit crab instead.

The death of a pet can be tramatic for a family, especially if the pet was a child's pet.

Losing a pet is never easy, but if the family comes together, everybody can learn to grieve together and help everybody overcome the passing of the family pet. It is never easy, but if you have each other, the grief process may be easier.

Couples often fight over the family pet, with each laying claim to the animal.

There has been a sharp increase in the sales of cookbooks for pets. All of a sudden preparing lamb stew for the family pet suddenly sounds like a good idea at least for some people.

My friend instinctively took all the correct steps to find her pets. She and her son and a friend fanned out around the neighborhood while she called the police. But try as they might, they could not discover the whereabouts of the second pet.

Some pets take more medications than their owners. And it can cost as much to medicate a pet as it would to medicate a human.

Each spring and summer, dogs experience an increased risk of flea skin irritations. Learning to control, destroy and prevent fleas is crucial to keeping your family and family pet happy and healthy.

Choosing the best pet for your family is very important.

Some helpful tips to get your pet ready for the newborn.

While most families will choose a dog or cat as a family pet, some others desire to bring something a little different into their home. One such pet is a ferret.