Have you noticed something different about my blog? It's ORANGE! That's because I'm Going Orange for Animals!
Every April, the ASPCA celebrated Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. I know about animal cruelty. We live on a dirt road, all the way at the end. Lots of animals are dropped off out here by people who don't want them. Mom and Dad find a lot of them and try to help them. We have found kittens with their tails cut off, dogs with gunshot wounds, dogs and cats that were beaten, some that were starving or sick and just left to die. People can be very mean to little animals like me. So each year, the ASPCA urges supporters across the country to “Go Orange for Animals” throughout the month of April—when the ASPCA’s charter was signed in 1866—to raise awareness for their cause.
It’s fun to go orange! Orange is a great color! Austin has an orange bandanna that Mom bought him. And the ASPCA has some great ideas and suggestions on how you can go orange too! What can you do?
Support Your Local Animal ShelterCoordinate a ”Go Orange for Animals” event with a local animal welfare group or shelter of your choice and donate the proceeds and/or supplies that you collect. Be sure to alert local media about your event! Possibilities include decorating the building orange and holding an adoption event or donation drive. To find a shelter or rescue group near you, visit our shelter database.
Tie One (or Two!) On Decorate with orange bows, ribbons and lights. They’ll look great wherever you put them—on trees, your house, over your office door, hanging from your dashboard, on your pooch, even in your hair!
Pimp Your Ride
Vroom-vroom for animals! Write some animal-friendly messages on your vehicle— “Go Orange for Animals!” or “Celebrate Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!” Most auto parts stores sell specific window-marking chalk for writing on your windows. You’ll be surprised by how far a little creative writing can go to help animals!
Play Dress-up
Open your closet and get out those bright orange pants, shirts, ties, shoelaces and socks and don them every Friday—or any other day of the week—for the month of April.
Sweet Treats
Organize an orange-themed bake sale for animals at your local shelter or rescue group. Make orange cupcakes or cookies, or even cookies in the shape of cats and dogs wearing orange frosted collars! Set up a table at your school, church, local library, club or office and let people know their purchase of orange deliciousness will benefit animals for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month! You can also persuade your local bakery to create special orange baked goods and ask if it might donate some of the proceeds to animal welfare efforts.
Show Your Virtual Support
Dedicate your Facebook status, Twitter or blog to the ASPCA during the month of April and encourage your friends to spread the word about the month-long “Go Orange for Animals” campaign!
Grow Orange
Got a green thumb? Plant an orange garden for animals. Ask your local garden center what orange flowering plants work best in your area, and do some creative landscaping. Trim your shrubs into animal shapes, and decorate them in orange bows or lights. No garden? Try window boxes or flowerpots, but do let people (and the media) know that your orange garden is all for and all about animals. Mom went shopping today and found all sorts of orange plants for our garden. It's going to be great when she gets them all planted!
Become an Animal Activist
Visit the ASPCA's Advocacy Center to find out everything you can do to raise awareness for animal rights.
Call or write your local law enforcement officials. Let them know that animal cruelty is a crime and investigating these cases should be a priority.
Help fight for the passage of strong anti-cruelty laws on federal, state and local levels by joining the ASPCA's Advocacy Brigade.
Write a letter to the editor of your local or regional newspaper, reminding them that April is “Go Orange for Animals Month.” Be sure to include a heads-up about your “Go Orange” plans. You can also contact TV and radio stations, letting them know about your event and inviting them to add their unique efforts to the “Go Orange for Animals” campaign.
Mom is going to look for orange collars so Austin, Oscar, and I can wear them. I am glad she is not going to make me wear a bandanna like Austin. But an orange collar would be cool!
Blog, Post, Tweet, Pin!
If you have an online site, spread the word about Go Orange for Animals! Spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn! Turn your website orange this month.
Mom and Dad have been able to save many of the animals they find. But many more have suffered and died just because someone was mean to them. Won't you help us fight animal cruelty? Go Orange for Animals!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Their Goal is to Put Themselves Out of Business!
As always, whenever we visit a new city, we check out a local animal shelter. I have been blessed to find a forever family that loves me. And it is my mission to help as many other shelter animals find a home as possible.
Our trip to Omaha was no different. While there we visited the Nebraska Humane Society. The Nebraska Humane Society was founded in 1875 and is the fifth oldest Humane Society in the United States! They were originally established for the protection of both animals and children. In the mid 1940’s, state agencies began to embrace child welfare issues, leaving the Nebraska Humane Society as the sole organization within the Omaha area designated for the protection of animals. They provide education, give sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and promote responsible pet ownership.
The Nebraska Humane Society is unique among animal shelters. In addition to taking animals whose owners can no longer care for them, they provide animal control services for the Omaha Metro area. That means they are the facility that houses all animals with nowhere else to go. And they are so good at finding homes for these animals that they have not had to euthanize an adoptable dog for lack of space in several years!! How cool is that?!
The Nebraska Humane Society has a variety of animals available for adoption. For example, there is Cowboy, a neutered male, brown Pekingese mix. Shelter staff think he is about 3 years old.
There is also Taylor, the cat. Taylor is a neutered male, orange tabby Domestic Shorthair mix. He looks a lot like our cat Marmalade. Maybe they are related!
They even have guinea pigs, Peter Pan and Tinkerbelle. I just recently found out about guinea pigs and have added them to my list of furry friends. I still don't understand how such cute little critters wind up in shelters.
For Moms and Dads who want a bigger friend, the Nebraska Humane Society also has several horses that need forever families. They don't stay at the shelter though. You will have to make
special arrangements to meet them.
The Nebraska Humane Society says that they have a goal of one day putting themselves out of business. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Until then, please stop by and visit - either in person or online. Tell them Traveling Bob sent you!
Our trip to Omaha was no different. While there we visited the Nebraska Humane Society. The Nebraska Humane Society was founded in 1875 and is the fifth oldest Humane Society in the United States! They were originally established for the protection of both animals and children. In the mid 1940’s, state agencies began to embrace child welfare issues, leaving the Nebraska Humane Society as the sole organization within the Omaha area designated for the protection of animals. They provide education, give sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and promote responsible pet ownership.
The Nebraska Humane Society is unique among animal shelters. In addition to taking animals whose owners can no longer care for them, they provide animal control services for the Omaha Metro area. That means they are the facility that houses all animals with nowhere else to go. And they are so good at finding homes for these animals that they have not had to euthanize an adoptable dog for lack of space in several years!! How cool is that?!
The Nebraska Humane Society has a variety of animals available for adoption. For example, there is Cowboy, a neutered male, brown Pekingese mix. Shelter staff think he is about 3 years old.
There is also Taylor, the cat. Taylor is a neutered male, orange tabby Domestic Shorthair mix. He looks a lot like our cat Marmalade. Maybe they are related!
They even have guinea pigs, Peter Pan and Tinkerbelle. I just recently found out about guinea pigs and have added them to my list of furry friends. I still don't understand how such cute little critters wind up in shelters.
For Moms and Dads who want a bigger friend, the Nebraska Humane Society also has several horses that need forever families. They don't stay at the shelter though. You will have to make
special arrangements to meet them.
The Nebraska Humane Society says that they have a goal of one day putting themselves out of business. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Until then, please stop by and visit - either in person or online. Tell them Traveling Bob sent you!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
A Dog's Day in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska. A great place to explore – and eat – and play. All of my favorite things. What little dog could resist the chance to spend a day there?
Of course the first thing we always want to do is find a place to stay. I do enjoy my naps and I need a nice, comfortable place to cozy up with Mom after a long day’s adventure. Our choice was the Holiday Inn Express Omaha West. It’s pet friendly, smoke-free, and the beds are SOOOO comfortable. We had a room in the back so I could look out the window and see trees. It was just like being at home. Well, almost.
Once we settled in, Mom had a couple of people to visit. Then the rest of the day was ours. First we went to The Green Spot. Mom and Dad had coffee and I met some new friends. Mom bought some treats for me too. She said they were healthy and organic. All I know is that they were delicious!
After coffee and treats, Mom wanted to do a little shopping so we went to Old Market. Mom wanted to check out the Tannenbaum Christmas Shop. Dad is not a big fan of Christmas decorations. He just likes the presents. So we waited outside since I was not allowed in the store. Fortunately, Mom didn’t take too long this time. Sometimes when she gets browsing in a new store like this she can forget that Dad and I are waiting – especially if it’s a book store.
After shopping, I needed some time to just walk around so we went to the Heartland of America Park and Fountain. It’s a great place to stroll around. Dad stopped to get us some sandwiches and drinks on the way and we had a picnic in the park. Dad really liked the fountain with the light show. He said it reminded him a little bit of some fountain in Vegas. And I even saw deer! I had to stay on my leash, so I couldn’t chase them. But I am not allowed to chase them at home either so I didn’t mind. I did bark at them – just a little.
After our busy day, we went back to the room to rest and have dinner. Dad and Mom stopped at Upstream Brewing Company to get food to take back to the hotel. They do have outer tables, but Mom was too tired to ask if I could sit at them. So they just got takeout so we could eat and rest before driving home in the morning. Mom had a Reuben Sandwich and Dad had a Brewer’s Burger. They were both delicious. I know because I had a bite of each along with my own dinner. I got to have a couple of French fries too and they were yummy!
Good food, great place to stay, and things to do that even I can visit. I like Omaha. I hope we can go again soon.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
House Rabbit Society focuses on "partner adoptions," urges people to consider adopting a buddy for their bunny."
House Rabbit Society (HRS), an international nonprofit animal rescue and education group,is celebrating February as "Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month."
Mary Cotter, Marketing/Education Director of the Richmond-based HRS says the organization will focus on partner adoptions during this special month: "Many people feel guilty leaving their companion rabbit home alone all day, when they are at work. Adopting a partner bunny is the perfect solution. It's not only good for your bunny; it's good for you!"
According to Cotter, two bunnies are not twice the work of one, as long as they are bonded. "They share living quarters, food and water bowls, and even a litterbox - so the cleanup is essentially the same. And the bunnies entertain one another, groom one another, and keep each other company when their humans are not at home."
"Introductions need to be done carefully," says Margo DeMello, President of HRS, who lives with a group of bonded rabbits herself. "Rabbits typically can be aggressive when first introduced, and injuries can occur if they are not properly supervised." She cautions that both rabbits must be spayed/neutered, not only to prevent breeding and health problems, but also so that their behavior toward one another is not determined by "raging hormones."
"Rabbits, like people, need time to work out their relationships," adds Cotter. "But a patient human caretaker will be well-rewarded: once they are bonded, there is just nothing more heartwarming than watching a bunny couple snuggle up to each other and kiss each other's faces."
HRS has chapters and representatives across the United States, as well as overseas, and most chapters offer bonded pairs for adoption, as well as single rabbits who can be bonded to a rabbit-in-residence. Many people new to rabbits prefer to start out with a single rabbit, and adopt a partner bunny at a later time.
"Adopters are welcome to contact any of our chapters at any time, for help in adopting or bonding rabbits," says DeMello. "And there are several internet groups where bonding advice from HRS volunteers is also available, including a group dedicated to this topic only: groups.yahoo.com/group/bunbond/."
The mission of HRS is twofold: to educate the public about these often-misunderstood companion animals, and to help rescue and "re-home" domestic rabbits. HRS advocates spaying and neutering rabbits - both for health reasons and also to help put an end to the animal overpopulation problem.
For more information on Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, log onto House Rabbit Society. To find out more about adopting a rabbit, contact your local shelter or your your nearest HRS chapter. For more information on House Rabbit Society's rescue and education work in your area, please call House Rabbit Society at (510) 970-7575.
Mary Cotter, Marketing/Education Director of the Richmond-based HRS says the organization will focus on partner adoptions during this special month: "Many people feel guilty leaving their companion rabbit home alone all day, when they are at work. Adopting a partner bunny is the perfect solution. It's not only good for your bunny; it's good for you!"
According to Cotter, two bunnies are not twice the work of one, as long as they are bonded. "They share living quarters, food and water bowls, and even a litterbox - so the cleanup is essentially the same. And the bunnies entertain one another, groom one another, and keep each other company when their humans are not at home."
"Introductions need to be done carefully," says Margo DeMello, President of HRS, who lives with a group of bonded rabbits herself. "Rabbits typically can be aggressive when first introduced, and injuries can occur if they are not properly supervised." She cautions that both rabbits must be spayed/neutered, not only to prevent breeding and health problems, but also so that their behavior toward one another is not determined by "raging hormones."
"Rabbits, like people, need time to work out their relationships," adds Cotter. "But a patient human caretaker will be well-rewarded: once they are bonded, there is just nothing more heartwarming than watching a bunny couple snuggle up to each other and kiss each other's faces."
HRS has chapters and representatives across the United States, as well as overseas, and most chapters offer bonded pairs for adoption, as well as single rabbits who can be bonded to a rabbit-in-residence. Many people new to rabbits prefer to start out with a single rabbit, and adopt a partner bunny at a later time.
"Adopters are welcome to contact any of our chapters at any time, for help in adopting or bonding rabbits," says DeMello. "And there are several internet groups where bonding advice from HRS volunteers is also available, including a group dedicated to this topic only: groups.yahoo.com/group/bunbond/."
The mission of HRS is twofold: to educate the public about these often-misunderstood companion animals, and to help rescue and "re-home" domestic rabbits. HRS advocates spaying and neutering rabbits - both for health reasons and also to help put an end to the animal overpopulation problem.
For more information on Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, log onto House Rabbit Society. To find out more about adopting a rabbit, contact your local shelter or your your nearest HRS chapter. For more information on House Rabbit Society's rescue and education work in your area, please call House Rabbit Society at (510) 970-7575.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy "Mew" Year!
We have been very busy over the past several months. Bob, Austin, and I have been "helping" Mom work on our new website. It will be finished soon. I can't wait for the official unveiling. Plus Bob has several new T-shirt designs that he will be adding to his store.
We had a wonderful Christmas. All the dogs got new chew bones and treats. And we cats got new toys. I am glad that Mom remembered to get me more fuzzy mice. My old ones were pretty chewed up. Fuzzy mice are the best playthings ever!
Bob also got a leather "biker" hat and bandannaa. Mom said it's for pictures for a new T-shirt design. Can't wait to see that. Bob thinks he looks cool, but I think he just looks silly!
Now that the holidays are over, I am glad that we will have some time to rest and relax. It does get cold sometimes during the winter here in NW Arkansas. I am looking forward to some nights curled up in Mom's lap by the fire. I may have to push Bob and Austin out of the way, but some well-placed claws in the right spot might help convince them to share some space.
Mom has been spending the last few days finally getting all her pictures from the camera to the computer. That's exciting because now we can share photos of the rest of the family. Mom is not good about pictures. She takes them, but then she never does anything else with them.
Dad has been working on a new sunroom for us. Mom thinks it's for her, but I have already claimed one of the windows for myself. That leaves a few other windows but I don't think there will be one left after the other cats stake their claim.
Speaking of the sun, I see a a nice ray of sunshine on my favorite spot on the porch. And it's perfect porch-napping weather - not too hot and not too cold. I will have to go let Mom know I want to go outside.
Have a Happy "Mew" Year from all of us - Iris (that's me), Bob, Austin, Oscar, Ginger, Bitty Kitty, JoyBelle, Buddy, Bogart, Cobweb, Gremlin, Bubba and Duchess!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Joys of Being a Senior Pet
I am a senior citizen. In dog years, I am older than my Baby Boomer Mom. I admit, that's a bit weird at times. But it's nice to know she's still young enough to take care of me!
Now that I am a bit older, I admit there are some things I cannot do as well as when I was a puppy. Mom needs to help get up in my chair sometimes. And I sleep more now than I used to.
Mom seems to enjoy my company more now too. She laughs at Austin's antics and likes to play with him outside and take him for walks. But in the evenings, she likes to sit in our chair and read or watch TV and I will curl up in her lap and just be with her. She will scratch my ears or sometimes give me a belly rub. It's pleasant to just spend quiet time together. Austin is constantly jumping up and down and Mom finally gets tired of it and tells him to stay down. But she seems to really enjoy having me laying quietly in her lap.
Now that it's getting colder at night, she often lets me sleep with her. We lay quietly next to each other snuggled under the quilt. Sometimes Dad's snoring wakes me up, but Mom will nudge him and he quiets right down. And sometimes Austin will try to squirm his way in. But he can't ever lay still long enough so Mom makes him sleep at the food of the bed or he would keep all of us (Mom, Dad, and me) awake all night.
I remember my puppy years. There was so much to learn. How to go outside so I didn't mess in the house. What toys I could chew on and some things (like shoes) are not chew toys. Mom was often stern with me while I struggled to learn the rules. Now I watch Austin going through the same thing and I am glad that I am old enough to know all the rules. I'm done teething so Mom and I don't have any differences of opinion over what makes an appropriate chew toy. And while Austin needs to run and play ALOT, I'm content to walk quietly with Mom or just sit in the sun on the porch with her or in our comfy chair. Being a older dog is much less stressful than being a puppy!
There are lots of senior pets in shelters all over the country that would welcome the chance to share their golden years with a special Mom and Dad. And there are lots of advantages to owning a senior dog. We are already grown so you know exactly how big we are going to be. We are done teething so you don't have to worry about us chewing up your favorite slippers - or the rockers on your antique rocking chair (sorry Mom!). Most of us have been housebroken already so once we know where we are supposed to go, there aren't the usual puppy messes to clean up. Some of us have even been trained to do other things. When Ginger came to live with us, she soon showed us that she had been trained to herd. Now she uses that training to round up everything from grandkids to cats for Mom. Our older cats have years of experience hunting. So while neighbors complain of mice coming in their houses for the winter or finding snakes in their yard, Mom relaxes knowing that her four-legged mouse traps and snake deterrents are on the job. (I don't have any special tricks or skills. I guess it's a good thing I'm so cute!)
At shelters, older dogs are often the last to be adopted and the first to be put to sleep. When you save the life of one of us senior dogs, you will be rewarded with unconditional love and devotion every day. If you don't believe we can know and express gratitude, just talk to someone who has adopted a senior pet.
Ready for some good senior pet companionship? Check out these programs that specialize in senior pet adoption.
Berkeley East Bay Humane Society
H.A.R.T. (Humane Animal Rescue Team),
Muttville
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends (AARF)
Pets for Seniors,
The Hinsdale Humane Society
Indiana Petite Paws Rescue Angels, Inc
St. Louis Senior Dogs Project
Senior Dogs 4 Seniors
Posh Pets Rescue
North Shore Animal League
Warwick Valley Humane Society
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs (SSD)
Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon
South East Dallas Humane Society
.
Now that I am a bit older, I admit there are some things I cannot do as well as when I was a puppy. Mom needs to help get up in my chair sometimes. And I sleep more now than I used to.
Mom seems to enjoy my company more now too. She laughs at Austin's antics and likes to play with him outside and take him for walks. But in the evenings, she likes to sit in our chair and read or watch TV and I will curl up in her lap and just be with her. She will scratch my ears or sometimes give me a belly rub. It's pleasant to just spend quiet time together. Austin is constantly jumping up and down and Mom finally gets tired of it and tells him to stay down. But she seems to really enjoy having me laying quietly in her lap.
Now that it's getting colder at night, she often lets me sleep with her. We lay quietly next to each other snuggled under the quilt. Sometimes Dad's snoring wakes me up, but Mom will nudge him and he quiets right down. And sometimes Austin will try to squirm his way in. But he can't ever lay still long enough so Mom makes him sleep at the food of the bed or he would keep all of us (Mom, Dad, and me) awake all night.
I remember my puppy years. There was so much to learn. How to go outside so I didn't mess in the house. What toys I could chew on and some things (like shoes) are not chew toys. Mom was often stern with me while I struggled to learn the rules. Now I watch Austin going through the same thing and I am glad that I am old enough to know all the rules. I'm done teething so Mom and I don't have any differences of opinion over what makes an appropriate chew toy. And while Austin needs to run and play ALOT, I'm content to walk quietly with Mom or just sit in the sun on the porch with her or in our comfy chair. Being a older dog is much less stressful than being a puppy!
There are lots of senior pets in shelters all over the country that would welcome the chance to share their golden years with a special Mom and Dad. And there are lots of advantages to owning a senior dog. We are already grown so you know exactly how big we are going to be. We are done teething so you don't have to worry about us chewing up your favorite slippers - or the rockers on your antique rocking chair (sorry Mom!). Most of us have been housebroken already so once we know where we are supposed to go, there aren't the usual puppy messes to clean up. Some of us have even been trained to do other things. When Ginger came to live with us, she soon showed us that she had been trained to herd. Now she uses that training to round up everything from grandkids to cats for Mom. Our older cats have years of experience hunting. So while neighbors complain of mice coming in their houses for the winter or finding snakes in their yard, Mom relaxes knowing that her four-legged mouse traps and snake deterrents are on the job. (I don't have any special tricks or skills. I guess it's a good thing I'm so cute!)
At shelters, older dogs are often the last to be adopted and the first to be put to sleep. When you save the life of one of us senior dogs, you will be rewarded with unconditional love and devotion every day. If you don't believe we can know and express gratitude, just talk to someone who has adopted a senior pet.
Ready for some good senior pet companionship? Check out these programs that specialize in senior pet adoption.
Berkeley East Bay Humane Society
H.A.R.T. (Humane Animal Rescue Team),
Muttville
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends (AARF)
Pets for Seniors,
The Hinsdale Humane Society
Indiana Petite Paws Rescue Angels, Inc
St. Louis Senior Dogs Project
Senior Dogs 4 Seniors
Posh Pets Rescue
North Shore Animal League
Warwick Valley Humane Society
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs (SSD)
Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon
South East Dallas Humane Society
.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Las Vegas, Baby!
Mom and Dad go to Las Vegas at least once or twice a year. But they never take me with them! I heard them last night discussing another trip and this time I am determined not to be left behind. So, I did a little research on where I can stay and what I can do. Before I share it with mom, I'm going to pass on what I found with you!
There are several hotels in Las Vegas that allow pets. My choice is the Four Seasons Las Vegas. The Hotel welcomes dogs weighing up to 25 pounds each (additional fee applies). Mom and I have stayed in other Four Seasons hotels and they are simply the best. They are located at the end of the strip by Mandalay Bay, so while they do not have a casino (Yeah!), there is one very close by. The rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows so I can have a good view of what's going on, big comfortable beds, and large flat-screen TVs so I can sit in mom's lap and watch my favorite shows with her, just like we do at home.
If the Four Seasons doesn't interest you, other options include Staybridge Suites Las Vegas or The Platinum Hotel and Spa.
I won't be bored while we are there. Mom is not a big fan of the casinos. But I found plenty of places that she and I can go while Dad tries his luck on the slot machines. Red Rock Canyon is less than a half-hour drive from the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are lots of hiking trails for me and mom to check out. Pets are allowed on trails in Red Rock Canyon as well as the campgrounds and visitor center, but we have to keep our owners on a leash.
There is also a great dog park, Desert Breeze Dog Park, where we can play. It's divided into three large gated sections for small, medium, and large dogs. There are tables, benches and chairs for people to sit and relax while I burn off that energy. A hose and doggie bags available inside park.
I also found Las Vegas DockDogs. It looks a bit challenging for an old dog like me, but it also looks like fun. I think I'm a shoe-in for the Extreme Vertical! I may be small but I can jump!
You know I love to eat and there are plenty of places for me to do just that in Las Vegas! Mom loves coffee. I'm not fond of it, but most places that sell coffee also sell snacks - which I am VERY fond of! And I found the perfect coffee house in Las Vegas - It's a Grind. It sells only the best coffee so I'm sure it has great snacks too. I think I'll be very happy.
I love burgers and I found the perfect spot to get one - Hougan's Racing Sandwich Shop! While I munch on my 1/2 pound burger Dad can have a Philly Cheesesteak and Mom can have a Tailgate. Something for each of us. It doesn't get any better than that!
Hamburgers may be my favorite, but I love just about any sandwich so another place for lunch might be Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. The reviews I read said the sandwiches are so big, they will feed four people - or one little dog! Mom and Dad eat subs fairly often when they are both busy and too tired to cook so this sounds like a perfect solution for all of us.
Places to stay, things to do, places to eat - and all of them dog-friendly! It's Las Vegas, baby! And this time I'm going too! Now if I can just convince Mom and Dad....
There are several hotels in Las Vegas that allow pets. My choice is the Four Seasons Las Vegas. The Hotel welcomes dogs weighing up to 25 pounds each (additional fee applies). Mom and I have stayed in other Four Seasons hotels and they are simply the best. They are located at the end of the strip by Mandalay Bay, so while they do not have a casino (Yeah!), there is one very close by. The rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows so I can have a good view of what's going on, big comfortable beds, and large flat-screen TVs so I can sit in mom's lap and watch my favorite shows with her, just like we do at home.
If the Four Seasons doesn't interest you, other options include Staybridge Suites Las Vegas or The Platinum Hotel and Spa.
I won't be bored while we are there. Mom is not a big fan of the casinos. But I found plenty of places that she and I can go while Dad tries his luck on the slot machines. Red Rock Canyon is less than a half-hour drive from the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are lots of hiking trails for me and mom to check out. Pets are allowed on trails in Red Rock Canyon as well as the campgrounds and visitor center, but we have to keep our owners on a leash.
There is also a great dog park, Desert Breeze Dog Park, where we can play. It's divided into three large gated sections for small, medium, and large dogs. There are tables, benches and chairs for people to sit and relax while I burn off that energy. A hose and doggie bags available inside park.
I also found Las Vegas DockDogs. It looks a bit challenging for an old dog like me, but it also looks like fun. I think I'm a shoe-in for the Extreme Vertical! I may be small but I can jump!
You know I love to eat and there are plenty of places for me to do just that in Las Vegas! Mom loves coffee. I'm not fond of it, but most places that sell coffee also sell snacks - which I am VERY fond of! And I found the perfect coffee house in Las Vegas - It's a Grind. It sells only the best coffee so I'm sure it has great snacks too. I think I'll be very happy.
I love burgers and I found the perfect spot to get one - Hougan's Racing Sandwich Shop! While I munch on my 1/2 pound burger Dad can have a Philly Cheesesteak and Mom can have a Tailgate. Something for each of us. It doesn't get any better than that!
Hamburgers may be my favorite, but I love just about any sandwich so another place for lunch might be Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. The reviews I read said the sandwiches are so big, they will feed four people - or one little dog! Mom and Dad eat subs fairly often when they are both busy and too tired to cook so this sounds like a perfect solution for all of us.
Places to stay, things to do, places to eat - and all of them dog-friendly! It's Las Vegas, baby! And this time I'm going too! Now if I can just convince Mom and Dad....
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