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Category: Pet Friendly Travel

  • Pet-Friendly Hotels at Universal Studios Hollywood: The Ultimate Guide

    One of the things I especially like about Universal Studios (particularly compared to Disney) is that Universal Studios, both in Hollywood and Orlando. In Hollywood, there are several pet-friendly hotel options. Here is my ultimate guide to pet-friendly hotels at Universal Studios Hollywood. Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City is located a half…

  • 5 Great Places to Take Your Pet in West LA

    Looking for something to do with your pet this weekend in West LA? Look no further. Here are 5 great places to take your pet in West LA. 1. Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. is located on UCLA’s campus at 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095, and admission…

  • The Social Side of Parrots, the Sociable Birds

    Parrots are some of the most intelligent and sociable birds in the world. They are known for their ability to mimic human speech, but they are also highly social creatures with complex social needs. In the wild, parrots live in flocks of up to several hundred individuals. These flocks provide parrots with companionship, safety, and…

  • Fawkes’s World: A Glimpse into the Life of a Green-cheeked Conure

    It may sound crazy to interview a parrot, but I did just that. Here is my interview with Fawkes the Green-Cheeked Conure. TV Show Preferences First, the questions were yes/no questions, but we talked about tv shows and one movie series that I have watched recently. Of those shows, Fawkes the Green-Cheeked Conure liked all…

  • The Ultimate Airline Packing List for Pet Parents

    Your pet is a member of your family, and we get it. Leaving them behind might not be an option, so here is our Airline Packing List for Pet Parents. Pet Carrier Although specific requirements may vary slightly depending on the airline and even from plane to plane within a specific airline, requirements are generally…

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    The Best Ways to Travel with Your Pet: The Ultimate Ranking of Pet-Friendly Transportation

    Transportation gets tricky when you’re traveling with fur or feather babies. It can be difficult to know what options are best or if you’ll be kicked off for taking your best friend with you. So here are my Pet Friendly Transportation Rankings. 4. Least Pet Friendly Transportation: Bus I’ve ranked the bus as last for…

  • How to Give Your Parrot a Merry Christmas

    Although this wasn’t Fawkes’ first Christmas, this was the first Christmas that he really got to celebrate with me. A Story a Day Until Christmas One thing that I’ve tried to do the last few years, but really only succeeded this year was reading A Story a Day Until Christmas. This is a book that…

  • Pet-Friendly Paradise: Everything You Need to Know About Staying at Sapphire Falls Resort with Your Pet

    When my friend and I went to Universal Studios Orlando last year, we stayed at Sapphire Falls Resort. Because of this, I can give you more specifics about this particular hotel than the others in Orlando. Pet Friendly Sapphire Falls Resort is a premiere hotel in the Universal Orlando resort, and it has the distinction…

  • Fawkes the Parrot Takes to the Skies in First Class

    Fawkes and I are just got back from Monterey on Cyber Monday, and we flew first class to get here! Airlines & Cost So, Fawkes and I flew up here on Alaska airlines, first class. It was a short flight, so relatively inexpensive, $85 + tax for me, and $100 for Fawkes. I made the…

  • How to Clean Your Bird’s Cage

    Cleaning your bird’s cage is extremely important to keep your bird healthy and happy. So, here is how to clean your bird’s cage. Changing the paper It is best to line the bottom of your bird’s cage with newspaper or some other sort of paper. I use butcher paper, but newspaper works just as well.…