Today's Pet Travel Headlines 
 
Dog Friendly Beach of the Month - Grayton Beach(October 21) - Florida - When Colonel Charles T. Gray built a small home here in 1885, the windswept dunes were a lonely place. There were no roads or bridges to get there and if you did come to settle you couldn't grow anything in the sandy soil. Complete Story

Pet Accessories for Pet Travel(October 21) - While some may scoff at the notion of maintaining a dog’s safety while driving, this is not a category that is unserious. If a driver is transporting a pet, the driver has the responsibility to maintain the safety of the pet. Complete Story

Best new cars for pet travel(October 20) - Cars.com notes that Volvo models are generally dog-friendly, offering nets spanning the space between the ceiling and the front or rear seats to keep dogs contained and out of the driver’s way.  Complete Story

Dog 'Howl-o-ween' to be held Oct. 26(October 19) - San Diego - The third annual Halloween carnival for dogs and their owners will be Oct. 26 in Ocean Beach.  Complete Story
 
Rescued greyhounds bring happiness to all at the beach(October 19) - Delaware - No Dogs Allowed signs were replaced with welcome mats as 1,500 dogs and their owners filled Dewey Beach and spilled into nearby resort areas for the 14th annual Greyhounds Reach the Beach.  Complete Story
 
Having Fun Outdoors with Your Dog(October 9) - Sierra Club - With dogs becoming more like family members these days, it's not surprising that people want to include them in outdoor activities. And although it's not always a good idea to mix pets and wilderness, it might be possible to take Fido along if you follow some simple precautions. Complete Story

Dog Day photos were playful, charming(October 7) - Ohio - Tristate dogs spent the waning days of summer balancing on boogie boards, jumping into pools, and sleeping in the shade. Proud owners recorded it all in photographs entered in the Cincinnati.Com "Dog Days of Summer" contest. Complete Story

Beverly Hills Chihuahua - #1 at the Box Office(October 8) - Movie - A pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua named Chloe finds herself accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a day spa or Rodeo Drive boutique anywhere in sight. Complete Story

Hiking with your dog tips(October 7) - Get Hiking - Your dog can be one of your best hiking companions. They force you to keep a brisk pace, provide you with a willing partner in your endeavor, and also cause you to be more attentive to the weather and trail conditions (on their behalf).  Complete Story

Jet set's pets could get hotel at MIA(October 4) - Miami - Instead of toting Fido to a kennel, vacationers and business travelers may one day be able to leave their pampered pet at a resort at Miami International Airport. Complete Story
 
Taking a Trip With Your Pet(October 4) - Washington Post - Feeding and giving your animal liquids right before travel can cause problems. Your pet will have to go to the bathroom, and it might not be possible to take a bathroom break for quite some time when traveling. Complete Story
  
New Luxury Pet Hotel For London(October 4) - UK - A £2.5 million luxury pet hotel has just opened inside the M25, North of London. Owned by property developer, Ray Fawehimi, and located on three and a half acres on the edge of the green belt in Enfield, the site has 29 cat rooms and 55 dog rooms. Complete Story

Pet Life Radio Presents a Special Pet Travel Series on "Travel Tails"(October 3) - PR Release - “Travel Tails” on PetLifeRadio.com will feature a special series, “Luxury Digs; Being in the Dog House Has Never Felt So Good!”, hosted by Janine Franceschi, owner of PAW; Pet-friendly Accommodations Worldwide.  Complete Story

Being In The Doghouse Never Felt So Good(October 3) - PR Release - In August 2008, Janine Franceschi, owner of PAW, Pet-friendly Accommodations Worldwide, along with her Irish setter, Beau, launched a four-month, 30-state tour in New York City to promote the booking site of the only collection of luxury, pet-friendly accommodations on the Web today, www.luxurypaw.com. Complete Story

Talking travel with the expert on traveling with pets(October 2) - I'm here with Doug Poindexter, president of the World Wide Pet Industry Association, the oldest nonprofit within the field dedicated to pet care. He's here to talk about the tricks of the trade when it comes to traveling with pets, or what to do if you have to leave them behind. Complete Story

Program puts safety first for dogs in cars(October 2) - California - How does your pet ride in the car? Everyone loves the picture of a happy dog, tongue flapping, heading face-first into the wind from the passenger seat of a vehicle Complete Story

Lost dog finds Fla. travel agency, and a way home(October 1) - Florida - A golden retriever who was 400 miles from his Atlanta home booked a trip back by simply looking pathetic outside of a Florida travel agency. Complete Story

AIR MILES: Pets and Traveling Tips(October 1) - Canada - Knowing how much we love our pets - dogs, cats, rabbits or otherwise - the AIR MILES(R) Reward Program and Global Pet Foods have developed a list of key travel-with-your-pet tips, including what to do if you can't bring them along, for Canadian pet owners. Complete Story

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brings Pet Friendly Collection Straight to Your Door(September 23) - Market Watch - Right on the tail of the brand's recently introduced Pet Friendly program, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is bringing the comfort of its guest rooms into the homes of its guests with the Pet Friendly collection now available on www.HiltonToHome.com.  Complete Story

Sit! Stay! Five dog-friendly California hotels(September 21) - LA Times - re and more hotels are catering to dogs and their owners. Here are five that know how to pamper a pup with gourmet treats, plush beds and personalized water bowls. Complete Story
 
Pet Life Radio Presents a Special Pet Travel Series on "Travel Tails"(September 20) - PR Release - Janine Franceschi, host of Travel Tails will be traveling to 23 states with her Irish Setter Beau to stay in and review 4-star or higher rated, luxury pet-friendly hotel accommodations. Complete Story
 
How to travel distances with cats(September 19) - Morning Call - We may relocate to California in a year and wondered if you have any advice on cross-country traveling for our cats.  Complete Story
  
Plan ahead to ease pets' travel woes(September 18) - Sun Herald - As Gustav threatened us with flooding, many found themselves preparing to turn their cars into miniature versions of Noah's Ark. When the time came to evacuate, we suspect many pet owners were wondering just how in the heck Noah got all those animals to calmly board the ship. Complete Story
 
Talking travel with the expert on traveling with pets(September 17) - I'm here with Doug Poindexter, president of the World Wide Pet Industry Association, the oldest nonprofit within the field dedicated to pet care. He's here to talk about the tricks of the trade when it comes to traveling with pets. Complete Story
  
Have dog, will travel -- and brighten lives(September 16) - Massachusetts - A year ago, Nikki, a 9-year-old yellow lab, was scheduled for euthanasia at an area shelter, but thanks to Wayne Sorel she now spends her days brightening the lives of nursing home residents. Complete Story
  
AAA Announces Pet Photo Contest(September) -More than 29.1 million pet owners bring their furry friends with them on vacation, according to the Automobile Association of America (AAA). To make traveling with pets easy and fun, AAA publishes Traveling With Your Pet: The AAA PetBook, featuring advice on where to stay, where to play and how to travel safely. Complete Story

Hitting the open road with your pets(September) - When it comes to a family vacation, many dogs and some cats, get to call shot gun. Thankfully, they don't know what shot gun is and are content with riding along in the back seat. Complete Story
  
British Airways World Cargo offers new option for unaccompanied pets(September) - British Airways World Cargo has announced that it will be enabling customers to send dogs, cats and ferrets unaccompanied into London's Gatwick Airport from approved non-European origins. Complete Story
  
Four-legged friends deserve a good meal, too(September) - When it comes to pets, Warren Eckstein loves yours as much as you do. He hosts a long-running nationally syndicated radio show, The Pet Show with Warren Eckstein, heard in more than 100 cities. Complete Story