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WHEN TRAVELING WITH PETS FROM ALPHA DOG PR
Traveling with pets is on the rise in America and the industry is supplying everything an owner needs to make their beloved four-legged family members feel welcome

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Los Angeles, CA – Americans love their pets. That’s a fact which is evidenced by the $41 billion spent last year in pet goods and services, according to a recent story in Businessweek. Besides the growing number of pet spas, doggie day care centers and animal cafes, more and more people are taking their four-legged family members along on vacation. In fact, 14 percent of all U.S. adults have traveled with a pet on a trip of 50 miles or more in the past three years, according to the latest Travel Poll by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA). This translates to 29.1 million Americans traveling with their beloved pets spreading across all socio-economic and educational levels. According to Travel Network of Kendall, which specializes in pet travel, a recent survey of its clients showed that 70% don’t want to leave their pets behind when they vacation.

So where do you take Fido and Fluffy on vacation? More and more hotels and resorts are catering to this segment of the traveling population and there are many goods and services designed with the traveling dog in mind. Here are a few:

• Travel Network of Kendall offers an exciting and much needed full line of customized travel concepts incorporating traveling with your dog. The company develops top-quality destination packages that cater to the canine enthusiast. For more information, visit Travel Network of Kendall or contact Elsa Cristiobal at 1-800 228-6422 or 305-251-7700.
• On a mission to make a major difference in the lives of abused and homeless animals, DogChewz NYC introduces “I’m Dottie,” a line of blankets for dogs and cats. A metaphor for the company’s commitment to animals, the “I’m Dottie” envelops and embraces our beloved pets in a handmade fabric, trimmed in an elegant satin. Part of the Royal Tiny-ness® line of beds and blankets, “I’m Dottie” comes in a delightful array of colors. DogChewz NYC also offers other tempting treats to eat and elegant accessories to spoil the love of your life! Visit dogchewz.com or call Sari Remer at 212-752-5855.
• PetRelocation.com specializes in the transportation of live animals to ease the burdens of families who are moving or traveling with their pets. PetRelocation.com is the leading one-stop-shop for local, national and international transportation of live animals, safely, door-to-door, to/from any location in the world. Forty million+ Americans move each year and more than 60% of these are families owning pets, so there is a huge demand for this unique pet travel service. PetRelocation.com has recently launched HydrationGel.com - the #1 solution to pet dehydration when traveling. HydrationGel.com is the best option available in preventing pet dehydration during long transportations or on trips with limited water sources. Visit PetRelocation.com or call 877-PET-MOVE.
• PetFlys offers trendy, edgy airline approved carriers for everyone’s beloved four legged family member. All PetFlys Pet Carriers feature the exclusive PetFlys Brag Window to proudly display your baby’s photo for all to see and admire! Mascot “Monkey Boy” is it’s new plush pet toy with love to spare (comes with spare squeaker hearts to replace the one in his pouch once your dog has worn it out) PetFlys carriers have appeared on shows such as Ugly Betty, Runs House, The Girls Next Door, Life with the Kardashian’s, and Extreme Makeover: Home Addition and others.
• Don’t leave home without Happy Hips All Natural Duck Breast treats from DOGSWELL. For the dog on the go, these tasty delights help maintain healthy joints with glucosamine and chondroitin. They are rich in protein, digestible and low in fat. Available in Beef Liver, Lamb and Chicken. For pets who might get a little nervous on trips, try the MellowMut chicken breast treats with chamomile and lavender. They are human-grade, made with no fillers, no by-product, no hormones, no antibiotics, no salt, and no preservatives. These jerky treats are made from real chicken breasts with added nutrients to help maintain a peaceful lifestyle. www.dogswell.com. Find DOGSWELL treats at select grocery stores and specialty boutiques such as Barknbitches.com
• If you can’t bring your beloved four-legged friend along, at least you can be reminded of their unconditional love by wearing one of Urban Bone’s beautifully hand-crafted necklaces (which come blank so customers can engrave their pet’s name). Urban Bone offers its signature necklace called the Urban Lu Lu Circle with pavé diamond bone charm. All necklaces are offered in 16,” 18,” and 20” sizes. The 14k gold disk comes in yellow and white
• Pet owners should be sure to pack their copy of Dog First Aid, a new book by the American Red Cross dedicated solely to the health and well-being of dogs. This unique health and emergency preparedness guide is packaged with a full-length instructional DVD, with nearly 70 health and wellness topics covering everything from routine cuts and scrapes to rescue steps you should take if your dog is choking or has a cardiac emergency
• “The Doggie Bag,” is a full body suit/cover used primarily to protect a car’s interior from dog hair, dander, mud, etc. during transport. As a medical application, it is a great alternative to E-Collars, helping to prevent licking/scratching of hot spots or sutures after surgery. The Doggie Bag can also be used as a simple rain or snow coat! It takes very little time to put on; the handles are there to assist a dog into a truck or SUV, as well as aide with hip ailments. Keeping the hair on the dog…NOT in your car!
• The award-winning “Animal Wow: Volume One” is the perfect movie to bring on a road trip for kids to watch as the miles fly by. Included is an award winning DVD, a music CD, book, crayons, games featuring over three hours of activity-packed family entertainment. On pit stops, children can try out the training tips with their four legged best friend
• Does your dog know proper etiquette when visiting friend’s homes or hotels and resorts? If not, be sure to check out the chapter on travel in Doc Halligan’s What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs, a lifelong companion for easily accessible and necessary pet care advice from a renowned veterinarian and animal welfare advocate. She has appeared on The Today Show, LIVE with Regis & Kelly and many other national television shows.
• Bring along a daily dose of goodness for your best friend with Vita Paw bottled vitamin water. Health conscious consumer’s want the best for themselves and their pets. VitaPaw is vitamin enhanced water designed to hydrate dogs while providing essential nutrients they need to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Created to refresh, dehydrate and reward, VitaPaw is made with only the finest ingredients. Even the most discriminating pet will enjoy this fresh alternative to water. Visit Vitapaw.com or call 512-864-2288.

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