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Monday, 31 October 2016
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Sunday, 30 October 2016
Our Dog-Friendly Port Aransas Getaway
This week we took a quick trip to Port Aransas, one of the most dog-friendly destinations in Texas. The beaches here are dog-friendly year around but we love the fall months when the beaches are very quiet. (Leashes are mandatory year-around.)
We wanted to share our top activities on this trip:
Enjoying the Dog-Friendly Port Aransas Beach
As I mentioned, the beach is dog-friendly and, on the stretch of beach in town, driving is restricted to a driving area up by the dunes. That makes this our favorite stretch of beach. Further south, Padre Island National Seashore is equally beautiful but vehicles on the beach are scary with the dogs; the wind and the sand make it impossible to hear an approaching car.
Staying at A Laughing Horse Lodge
We stayed at A Laughing Horse Lodge, a collection of dog-friendly cottages just a few blocks from the beach. Not only does the accommodation provide dog tags with the hotel address at check-in but the facility also includes a self-service dog wash.
Shopping at a Dog-Friendly Souvenir Shop
Port Aransas is known for its Texas-sized gift stores; we took a break from the heat at the dog-friendly Palace Gift Store (405 S Alister St.)
Dining at Stingrays
Stingrays has a great dog-friendly patio and even brings out bowls of water for the dogs. We couldn't miss a chance to snap a photo of Irie and Tiki in front of the restaurant's Farley Boat (above). You'll see these concrete planters throughout town, a reminder of the famous Farley Boats that brought the attention of the world to this coastal town for tarpon fishing.
Dining at The Beach Lodge
As the name suggests, The Beach Lodge is right on the beach. Along with dog-friendly accommodations, they also have a dog-friendly patio (with three meals a day!) We enjoyed a shrimp dinner here our first night.
Getting Take Out Breakfast at Whataburger
We've had a lot of Whataburger meals across Texas–but we've never had a golf cart in line ahead of us! Golf carts are street legal in Port Aransas except on the main stretch of highway. Irie and Tiki love this Whataburger–they offer dog treats at the takeout window 
We got breakfast every morning here and headed to the park to watch for dolphins.
Watching Sunrise on the Beach
Since daylight savings time will soon end and sunrise is as late as it ever gets, it wasn't too difficult to get up and head to the beach before dawn–and the beautiful colors were definitely worth it!
Spotting Dolphins from the Ferry
The free ferry that connects Port Aransas and Mustang Island to the mainland is a great place to watch for dolphins; on our arrival, we spotted three dolphins along the short ride. Irie and Tiki are old pros at riding the ferry now and don't mind the noises that first were a little frightening to them.
If you're looking for a dog-friendly beach getaway in Texas, we highly recommend Port Aransas, especially during off season. For more information, visit the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, 29 October 2016
50% Off Sale This Weekend!
Today Irie and Tiki are joining their cat sisters and brother in celebrating National Cat Day with a 50% off sale on our special Cat Day Collection page!
Whether you're shopping for your favorite cat lover, a pet sitter, veterinarian, rescue friend or yourself, we wanted to let you know that several of our dog items are also included in the sale, from our “Dog Lover” necklace to our exclusive RESCUE Tote (above).
Use coupon code CATDAY at checkout to save 50% on everything on the Cat Day page! All purchases over $10 include free US shipping, too!
Also, Monday is the last day for our PIT BULLS sale. You can save 50% on all the bracelets (singles and sets) in our Pit Bulls Collection with coupon code PITTIES at checkout.
Friday, 28 October 2016
Trick or Treat Fun on the Beach!
Rachael Ray Nutrish has sponsored this post, but all opinions are my own.
This week, we headed to Port Aransas with Irie and Tiki to squeeze in one more beach visit before the weather turns cold. We love going the week before Halloween when decorations are up and the girls can “dress up” in their Halloween bandanas for our meals at the many dog-friendly patio restaurants in town.
Of course, Halloween means trick or treating or, in Irie and Tiki's case, trick AND treating! We got in some fun training on the beach with one of their favorite treats, Nutrish Soup Bones, as a reward:
Available in larger sizes in beef and barley, chicken and veggies, and turkey and rice flavors (or in mini size in beef and chicken flavors), Soup Bones give Irie and Tiki the sensation of a “bone” chew without the worry of splintering a tooth. (Both girls have had multiple extractions because of their previous love of marrow bones.) Made in US facilities, the treats have a meaty center that both Irie and Tiki just love.
I also love that Soup Bones are great as a restaurant treat–nice and quiet, odor-free, and long-lasting. Tiki stayed busy with her treat during our dinner at Tuesday night's busy patio filled with World Series viewers and diners:
Nutrish Soup Bones make a great way to keep your dog busy during Halloween trick or treating, distracting your dog from the stress of costumed strangers at your door. Also, if you'll be greeting many Halloween canine visitors on Monday, either the mini Soup Bones or the Chk'n Drumstix or Beefy Tips make a popular yet small treat for handing out:
I love that the treats contain no meat by-products or artificial flavors–and that a portion of Nutrish proceeds go to Rachael's Rescue®, which was created to help animals in need. To date, over $14 million has been donated. This money has gone toward food, medical supplies and treatments for these unfortunate animals.
Whether you're enjoying your Halloween on the beach, handing out treats to trick or treaters, or just enjoying a quiet evening at home, be sure to keep Halloween safety in mind:
- Keep all chocolates away from your dog.
- Watch out for discarded candy along your dog walking route the day after Halloween.
- Make sure your dog is wearing a current ID tag, even inside your home. The opening and closing of the door to trick or treaters can make it all too easy for even the best mannered dog to slip outside. Consider keeping your dog in a closed bedroom with calming music during trick or treat hours.
- If you'll be trick or treating with your dog, make sure your dog's costume is safe, comfortable and temperature-appropriate (or follow Irie and Tiki's lead and just go with Halloween bandanas!) Don't consider trick or treating with dogs who are afraid of costumes, hats, energetic children, or loud noises.
Make sure this Halloween weekend is a treat for you AND your dog!
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Thursday, 27 October 2016
Fido + Fluffy's Freebie Friday Returns from the Beach!
This week we took a two-night trip to the beach on a quick travel writing assignment. We headed to our favorite Texas beach community: Port Aransas. The weather was warm (upper 80s!) but nice and sunny, just about perfect for some beach fun (and some lazy dog beach naps)…
I'll be bringing you more about our trip, the dog-friendly restaurants we enjoyed, and more…but, first, it's time for a new Freebie Friday blog hop!
Now it's time for a new Fido + Fluffy's Freebie Friday Blog Hop! Every week, we co-host this blog hop with To Dog With Love and CatTipper, featuring giveaways for pets and pet lovers.
If you're a blogger with a pet-related giveaway, be sure to link up! Please link directly to your giveaway, not to your home page. (PLEASE don't link to non-giveaway posts.) We post a new blog hop every Thursday afternoon at 4pm ET. Good luck!
Disclaimer: Each giveaway has its own entry rules. CatTipper, To Dog With Love, and DogTipper assume no responsibility for the legality of the rules governing the listings on other sites and giveaways that are posted here. We simply provide this forum as a gathering place for pet product giveaways to be offered. Fulfillment of each giveaway is done by the blog conducting the giveaway, not by the hosts of this giveaway hop; please contact the giveaway host with any questions regarding a giveaway or giveaway prize.
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Cleveland Indians Help Animals in Need with 2017 Pet Calendar
The 2016 World Series is underway, and while only time will tell what the future holds for the history of the Cleveland Indians, the major league baseball team has already won the admiration of animal lovers for helping to create a better future for dogs and cats who have been thrown a curve ball in life.
Progressive Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians, serves as a backdrop for players who pitch the option of pet adoption in the 2017 Indians Pet Calendar. The following animal-loving athletes stepped in front of a camera on the pitcher's mound, in the dugout and in the stands, posing with tail-wagging members of their own home team and some adorable four-legged fans from Friendship Animal Protective League.
- Cody Anderson
- Michael Brantley
- Yan Gomes
- Tommy Hunter
- Corey Kluber
- Francisco Lindor
- Tyler Maquin
- Zach McAllister
- Mike Napoli
- Carlos Santana
…and more!
Proceeds from sales of the $21 calendar will benefit Cleveland Indians Charities, Cleveland Animal Protective League and Friendship Animal Protective League. Founded in 1957, the non-profit humane society in Elyria, Ohio is the largest animal shelter in Lorain County.
Baseball buffs can fetch the recently unleashed pet calendar in the Indians' Progressive Field team store and at Friendship Animal Protective League's online store.
The Cleveland Indians recently unveiled pages from the pet calendar on Twitter:
If you don't have your Tribe pet calendar yet … Do it!
They're available today in Team Shop and Section 156! pic.twitter.com/lTKgbayNE9
- Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 17, 2016
It being #NationalDogDay just gives us an excuse to share some more adorable 2017 Indians Pet Calendar photos. pic.twitter.com/nDxhN6djLY
- Cleveland Indians (@Indians) August 26, 2016
Photo Credit: Cleveland Indians/ Friendship Animal Protective League
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