WATCH US
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
at 8 PM PST, 11 PM EST
Pet Travel in The US
The pet travel market is booming, with about $6 billion spent annually by the 30 million Americans who said they had traveled with their pets in the past three years. It’s no surprise that more and more places are welcoming furry travelers, who are very happy with this trend.
Pet Friendly Destinations
We’ll be visiting some of the pet friendliest destinations in the country, showcasing the best lodgings, restaurants, hiking and hanging-out spots, and offering pet travel tips. We’ll also be highlighting places in every city that are doing creative things to help animals. We hope you’ll help us find the best your hometown has to offer.
Kyra Batte, Host of THe Pet Friendly Traveler
Our host, Kyra Batte, is a beauty queen, animal advocate, and smart cookie: She graduated from the University of Arizona with a psychology degree and has been a pet enthusiast from way back. She shares her home in Tucson with Kissy, a toy poodle, and Kujo, a shy Shih-Tzu Maltese mix, and can’t wait to travel around the country meeting fellow animal lovers.
| Dog Days of Summer |
| Written by TPFT |
| Thursday, 05 May 2011 21:49 |
|
Remember those lazy, hot summer days where you just want to lie around and do nothing? Maybe look up at the sky and watch the clouds drift by, or look down at your feet and watch your dog sleep the day away? The term “Dog Days” conjures up such memories… Where did that term come from? We can trace the origin of the expression “Dog Days of Summer” to ancient Rome, for it was believed from July 24 to August 24 a star by the name of Sirius rose and set with the sun. Sirius, also called the “Dog Star”, is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (“Large Dog”). Today, Dog Days of Summer lasts 40 days, beginning July 3 and ending August 11. |
