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Kiki Hamann Canine Couture is Fergie’s favorite designer. She has earned more frequent flier miles while flying in her KH Night-Rider carrier than George Clooney but Kiki always allows her to do it in style.

Fergie, my tiny Yorkie, is already clamoring for the latest book from Bruce Littlefield, a lifestyle expert and bestselling author. He’s written his latest book with words that dogs can understand and illustrations that get tails wagging.

Take it from me; if you want the upscale, boutique hotel experience with a friendly touch; the Kimpton Palomar Westwood is for you. The restaurant, BLVD 16 was also excellent and although we dined outside of the hotel once during our stay; we never left after giving this restaurant a try.

Stellar Stores for Pets!

Never underestimate the travel buying-power held by those of the pet persuasion. More and more hotels, restaurants and city halls are finding that being pet-friendly is not only great customer service; it’s also good for business. One innovative airport concessionaire is meeting the demands of sophisticated airborne animals by providing just the retail therapy any well-traveled pet and their companion would appreciate.

If you don’t own a dog, chances are you know someone who does. That’s why Dog‧E‧works, [...]

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By Margery Wilson

To say fashion is going to the dogs is an understatement — when it comes to canine couture by Kiki Hamann.

Dressing animals is not new. Millions of animals are “dressed” in one way or another and have been for years — from horses wearing fitted blankets to dogs wearing coats and boots during cold weather.  I used to fit my goats out in sweatshirts during cold snaps [...]

Dear Sky Steward,

I am planning on traveling with my toy poodle in the next month and then periodically for the rest of the year. To be completely honest, I am a bit nervous about it. What do airlines charge for pets to travel and what are the policies? BTW, the last time I traveled with my pet, I was barked at by a flight attendant because I took my pet out for a little bit of “togetherness” [...]

by Margery Wilson

No matter if your dog is a city slicker or beach lover, Loews Hotels puts the WOW in Bow Wow this summer with the Dog Days of Summer package.   From May 1 – August 31, 2010 select Loews Hotels are offering a special promotion for you and your four legged best buddy.  Included is a deluxe room, a special barbeque meal created by Master Chef Marc Ehrler- – amazing “Scooby BBQ Sliders” that are veterinarian approved.

Loews Hotels has [...]

by Elizabeth Smith

Paco on a Mexican beach May 1. Allen said Delta Air Lines lost his dog at the airport in Mexico City. The airline said Paco escaped from his kennel (Photo by Josiah Allen)

According to CNN, Paco, a dog adopted in Mexico by Delta customer Josiah Allen, was lost in transit between Puerto Vallarta, where the dog was adopted by Allen and his girlfriend, and Detroit.  Paco made it from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City, but disappeared after [...]

Pet travel on Sky Steward Airlines is a truly remarkable experience for pets of all kinds. From gourmet meals to puppy martinis to in-flight entertaiment provided by the Pet Network, Sky Steward Airlines is elevating the pet travel experience. "The airlines are going to the dogs" now has a whole new meaning!

See our other article with more pet tips and airline pet travel charges

Lucy. My 13 year old Yorkie

There is some good news for anyone who’s worried about experiencing a problem when traveling with a pet. I’ll tell you about it in a minute.

If I had my way, everyone could keep smaller dogs on their laps during the flight. There are however a couple of issues that flair up:

Dogs sometimes snap at the flight attendant’s hand as they attempt to place something on their master’s tray (understandable under the circumstances) I’ll continue [...]