Travels with Sasha

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2008-09-19T11:15:00.001-07:00

testing blogging from igoogle

2008-06-10T10:14:00.001-07:00

this is pretty neat. you can do almost everything you need to do...

Dog kills cat, court awards owner $45,000 - Yahoo! News

2005-05-10T13:36:00.000-07:00

ok, this is an odd story!

Half Moon Bay, CA - great dog beach and lunch spot!

2005-03-16T19:54:00.000-08:00

Went to Half Moon Bay this weekend. Our favorite dog friendly beach is Poplar Beach, which is near Main Street. When you go, just watch out for the horses.

After spending an hour or so running the pooches, we went to lunch at Barbara's FishTrap - they have the best fish and chips in california!

Cal has trip abroad in which to resolve some issues

2005-03-12T12:41:00.000-08:00

While this isn't related to pets or travel...i had to put this up. My beloved Cal bears weren't that great this year (too many injuries), but next year they should be good...everyone is returning and leon should be healthy. march madness here we come...yes, i know that it's a year away, but stilll...

Pets.com and other memorable moments...

2005-03-02T23:19:00.000-08:00

AHHH, Pets.com made it intoYahoo!'s "Netrospective: 10 years, 100 moments of the Web"

happy bday Y!

flickr photos

2005-02-19T15:42:00.000-08:00

just added a feed of photos from flickr - all tagged "dog"

while this is very cool, everyone should understand that i'm not in control of this feed and not responsible for the content! :)

and, yes - i'm having trouble with my template...i'll fix it when i have time...

RSS feeds about dogs

2005-02-18T08:21:00.000-08:00

there are thousands of sites that expose their "dog" content via rss. i'm going to compile a best of list. for starters, you can look at the following couple of sites

Dog Tags at Technorati (collection of technorati, flickr, del.icio.us tags)

Dog blog search at Technorati

About Dogs - A Resource for Dog Owners and Owners-to-be

All public Y! groups have RSS feeds and an easy way to track them via My Yahoo!

Purina - look at the bottom right

Dog Friendly Directory

2005-02-17T22:18:00.000-08:00

Dog Friendly Directory: "Tips for Traveling with Fido

Traveling with your favorite four-legged buddy can be a lot of fun if everything is well planned in advance. Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your pet make the most of your vacation together.

1. Always visit with your veterinarian before you leave on a trip. Ask your vet about any flea, heartworm, Lyme disease, giardia or tick risks for areas you will be traveling to. If you think that your pet may become carsick or restless, ask your vet about medications or treatments that you can give to your pet to help calm him.
2. It is a good idea to carry a health certificate for each animal traveling with you if traveling state to state or crossing international borders. This can be arranged through your vet.
3. Be sure to check with your airline carrier before heading for the airport in case policies have changed since the last time you traveled by air.
4. Invest in an airline-approved crate that has enough room for your pet to move around easily, stand up and lie down. Keep your identification clearly labeled on the side.
5. Invest in a car carrier for your pet if you will be driving long distances. A 2 mile trip to the vet is very different from a 400 mile expedition, especially if Fido prefers the driver's seat! Car carriers prevent driver distractions and protect your pet in the event of an accident. The best ones are secured by seat belts and are fitted with harnesses for your pet. Let your pet get used to the carrier a few weeks before you leave by letting him go in and out as he pleases. Use rewards to praise your dog for good behavior.
6. Don't roll down a car window enough for a dog to stick its head out, just enough to get a good whiff of fresh air is plenty.
7. Feed your pet a few hours before leaving to avoid carsickness.
8. Never leave an animal alone in a closed car. Keep the air-conditioner going while traveling. Also, keep your animal warm if leaving it alone in a car in cold weather.
9. Keep in mind how long you will be traveling and make sure to bring at least one bowl of fresh water for your pet to drink. If traveling long distances or an extended period of time, add one or two more, just in case.
10. Always check the pet policies at the hotel, motel, inn, or even campground you plan to stay at. Treat your accommodations like you would your own home and please always clean up after your pet. Accommodations that allow you to bring your beloved pet make special allowances and we should not abuse the privilege.
11. Check out your accommodations thoroughly for proper places to walk your dog and distance to busy streets before making reservations. Treat the areas where you walk as if it were you own yard. Your courtesy will spread to others.
12. When in a hotel room, keep a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door to avoid a maid being injured or allowing your pet to escape.

Finally, always remember to bring the following on trips:

* Medications, supplements, and preventatives
* Waste removal bags
* A sturdy leash and extra collar
* An old blanket or sheet to make cleanup easier wherever the pet's carrier will be secured
* Old sheets to cover bedding and furniture once you reach your accommodations
* Some of your pet's own bedding
* Two gallons of extra drinking water from home
* Food & water bowl set
* Treats
* Toys or chew items
* Brush or comb and lint remover
* Old towels, carpet cleaner, disinfectant spray, and trash bags for accidents
* Flashlight for those nighttime walks

purina...

2005-02-17T22:13:00.000-08:00

so, purina has RSS feeds for cats, etc...i know, i know, but i'm sure the RSS feeds for dogs are coming soon.

fascinating to see how corporate america is adopting blogging and rss to communicate with their audience...

Great dog site...dogster!!!

2005-02-17T22:11:00.001-08:00

here's another great dog site

TravelDog site

2004-12-16T07:49:00.000-08:00

looks like a great resource site!

too bad it's not free...

Backpacking with dogs

2004-12-15T14:11:00.000-08:00

if you take your dog backpacking - check with your vet to see if you dog's feet are sensitive. the granite rock in Tahoe is tough on greyhounds for instance.

also, just an fyi, but all national forests are ok to camp in and dogs are allowed off leash. but, don't try that at state or national parks - like yosemite

Ahh...this would be sweet

2004-12-14T09:18:00.000-08:00

now if we could only get dogs to do this!!!

Beverly Hills Pooch

2004-12-14T08:59:00.000-08:00

When travelling to LA, there are great places to stay with dogs - from the W in westwood to

Carmel - heaven for dogs and owners

2004-12-14T08:30:00.000-08:00

In my first post on travelling with dogs, i want to point out that Carmel beach (Carmel, CA) is probably the number one place in the world to take your pooch.

Not only is the city itself friendly - many great places to stay and the restaurants accept you dog, but the beach is heavenly!

i'll post some listings of dog friendly hotels later.

here is a start...

--don