In case you missed it, the YHA (Youth Hostels Association) England & Wales, now welcomes Dogs in all of its 60 Camping & Cabin sites (with the exception of New Forest and YHA Exford).
YHA England and Wales now welcomes Dogs!
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Inn on the Lake, Ullswater
The Inn on the Lake Hotel is one of seven hotels in the Lake District Hotel group, all of which are dog-friendly. Each of these Lake District hotels allow dogs in most bedrooms - the Inn on the Lake has 15 designated dog-friendly rooms. Dogs are also welcome in most public areas of the hotel.
18 things you need to check for when choosing Pet Insurance
We all know how important our pets are to us, so much so they have become part of our family. Properly looking after their health and caring for them when they get sick or injured is becoming increasingly costly. As with any insurance policy, you need to choose both company and policy with care.
Safety Tips for Pet Owners When Traveling with Their Furry Companion
As pet owners develop ever stronger bonds with their four-legged pals, it becomes increasingly difficult to leave them behind, especially going on vacation. A survey found 72% of pet owners who travel without their pets worry about them during the trip.
The many benefits of Pet-Friendly Workplaces
There are many proven benefits to having a #petfriendly workplace. Pets in the workplace can lower stress and absenteeism, increase morale and productivity, improve relationships with co-workers and help team-building.
Travelling by Ferry with Dogs from Ireland to Spain / Portugal
Kevin K, one of our members from Dublin, very kindly offered to share his experiences of travelling with his dogs from Ireland to Spain / Portugal.
Kevin is also very happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this.
Our appearance on LMFM’s Late Lunch
Last week we spoke with Gerry Kelly on the north-east of Ireland's number one radio station LMFM about the story behind our website, about all things pet travel and more. In case you missed it, you can listen back to it here...
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Pet Nup?
What happens to your much loved pet in the event that a relationship breaks up? It's definitely something to consider, given the average relationship in the UK today is 2 years, 9 months, while the average dog lifespan is 10-13 years.
Thinking of getting a Dog? Please read this first…
Getting a pet is a really big decision, so you definitely need to spend time thinking about what kind of pet will work best for you, your family, your own circumstances - and your Pet! This is important because your pet will be part of your family for many years.
#GoWalkies Fundraiser for Irish Guide Dogs
Accompanied by one of her own dogs - labradoodle Berlino - Irish athlete and former Olympian Derval O’Rourke yesterday unveiled the Irish Guide Dogs #GoWalkies Christmas campaign.
The Supervet (he seems to deserve the title)
The Supervet
The Supervet is a Channel 4 TV Series, now in its third series, about Irish-born Vet Noel Fitzpatrick, a pioneer in neuro-orthopaedics, constructing custom-made bionic limbs for pets.
Eurotunnel Calais Pet Reception update
6th August: Eurotunnel opened a new and improved Pet Reception in Calais. The improved Facilities include a larger Pet Exercise area, complete with artificial grass. This lets your pet get some last minute exercise before boarding the shuttle. (more…)
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Cancer detected by dogs with 98% accuracy
A study by the Department of Urology at Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre in Milan supports the prospect of dogs being used to sniff out cancer. It found German Shepherds were able to detect cancer with incredibly high levels of accuracy. (more…)
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It seems Dogs really are our best friend
Domestic dogs display empathic response to distress in humans. A recent study seem to confirm the old adage that Dogs are a Man’s best friend.
The American Red Cross issues new Pet First Aid app
The new Pet First Aid app released by the American Red Cross is designed to help Dog and Cat owners to deliver emergency care until expert help is to hand. Obviously early intervention on health matters is important in terms of outcomes, and may even prove to be critical in some emergency situations. The app…
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The (Eurotunnel) train now standing at Platform…….
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, the Channel Tunnel operator, really does push the boat out when it comes to travelling with Pets. This includes trained pet staff, dedicated pet exercise areas, and a Pet Reception at the Calais terminal. In recognition of the company's efforts, Eurotunnel was the 2016 winner (fifth year running) of the Kennel Club's "Most Dog Friendly" award, in the Large Organisation category.
