The Canine Corner...by Missy MacTavish

I am tired of being left behind when my two legged parents go away on trips. Things are changing however and I wanted to let you in on them.

Did you know that 25% of travelers took their pet along with them on vacations last year? And the number is growing by 10% each month.

There are many hotels that accommodate types like me and even some airlines are beginning to respect us. Virgin Atlantic even has pet passports bearing the photo and paw print. Animals get a paw print for each flight and when they get five paw prints they get a free present. Virgin even has logo t shirts for dogs.

There is even a web site with lots of good information, at www.DogFriendly.com

There are even travel agents that specialize in pet travel, like my Mom. I think things are going to be a lot better next year and I hope to take a trip to Scotland to look up my ancesters in the Shetland Islands.

Until next time, have a nice doggie day...Miss Missy.