By Nancy Wilson
(Republished with permission from Downeast Dog News)
What makes a region dog-friendly? A lot of people with dogs? Parks and public places that allow dogs? Pet-friendly lodging and restaurants? Businesses that have dogs or invite dogs inside? Whatever the answer may be, the Midcoast area of Maine is purported to be one of the dog-friendliest regions of Maine. In particular, the Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor regions have a large number of dog-lovers, and businesses that are “co-owned and co-operated” by resident dogs. Continue Reading »
By Carol Bryant
(Republished with permission from Downeast Dog News)
Dirigo: Latin meaning “I Lead.” Did you know that “Dirigo” is Maine’s state motto? Well, southern Maine, you truly do lead the pack in your acceptance and friendliness of both the human and canine variety of species to your area.
To say that Maine puts out the welcome mat to four-legged visitors is an understatement, as I learned when visiting southern Maine with my 15-year-old well-traveled cocker spaniel. Continue Reading »
By Doug Gelbert
(Republished from Hikewithyourdog.com)
Sandy Hook is a 7-mile sand spit dangling into the Atlantic Ocean off the northern tip of New Jersey. Ships sailing into New York harbor have always needed to navigate around the shifting sands of Sandy Hook. The first lighthouse was built from lottery funds in 1764. The strategic peninsula has been fortified since the War of 1812 and the Hook was the site of the first United States Army Proving Ground. The last active military base, Fort Hancock, closed in 1974 but the United States Coast Guard still maintains an active presence at Sandy Hook. Continue Reading »
By PAW (Pet-friendly Accommodations Worldwide)
(Republished from www.luxurypaw.com)
PAW Names the 2008 ‘Top Dogs’ in Luxury, Pet-friendly Hotels
PAW; Pet-friendly Accommodations Worldwide, (www.luxurypaw.com) the only on line hotel booking engine specializing in luxury, pet-friendly hotels releases the results of their 13,000 mile, 30-state, 50-luxury, pet-friendly hotel adventure and reveals who the ‘Top Dogs’ are when it comes to luxury pet-friendly hotels in the US. Continue Reading »
By CTTC
(Republished from www.visitcalifornia.com)
It’s no surprise that California has gone to the dogs. After all, if the Golden State had a temperament, it would be characteristic of Fido - warm, welcoming, good natured and eager to have a good time. But rolling out the California welcome mat for four-legged friends is also a wise business decision. Continue Reading »
By: VISIT FLORIDA
(Republished from www.visitflorida.org)
A “Purr-fect” Vacation for the Whole Family - Florida’s four-legged friends deserve to lie in the lap of luxury, as opposed to their owners, when they are on vacation. It’s a “ruff” life and VISIT FLORIDA®, the state’s official source for travel planning, wants to pamper pooches and fancy-up felines alongside their well-deserving owners. The Sunshine State’s luxury resorts offer some of the best pet spa treatments, amenities and many tail-wagging activities, paws down! Treat your “very important pets” to a Florida vacation that will have them all ears. Continue Reading »
