“Well, I’ll tell you where they shouldn’t come from: a pet store!”

In Christie Keith’s latest edition of Your Whole Pet, a pet-themed column appearing in the San Francisco Chronicle, she discusses how to find your latest addition to the “fam” in an ethical manner. The options that she presents are all great ways to go about finding your new pet and all options don’t leave much room for an impulse buy.

First, check out your local humane society or shelter. As someone who found their pet at a shelter, this is something I wholeheartedly encourage people to do. There are many great pets that are there looking for a second chance because their parents could no longer take care of them. Sure, there are tons of cute puppies/kitties, but how about giving that senior dog/cat a chance?! Check to make sure that the shelter does adequate temperament testing and ask questions whether the dog/cat is suitable for your particular circumstances: children? other pets? can be left at home alone?

Second, there are tons of great rescue groups out there that are totally dedicated to finding homeless pets a forever home. We have supported many rescue organizations which often times are completely self-sustaining. Some of them allow people to foster the pets until a forever home is found which might be a good option for you if you are still trying to figure out if a pet fits with your lifestyle.

Lastly, there are responsible breeders out there. Christie gives from examples of questions you need to ask to determine whether or not you’re dealing with a responsible breeder:

1. What kinds of questions is your breeder asking you? Do you feel quite overwhelmed by all the questions, restrictions, and contracts? Your breeder is simply trying to find the best homes for her puppies/kitties.

2. Ask your breeder “if something happens and for some reason that I can not keep this puppy, will you take him/her back?” The breeder should answer with an unwavering YES.

3. What guarantee is given with your new pet? Are you required to return the animal to get a refund? Christie talked about her own experience of ending up with a puppy with severe allergies: “her breeder returned my money, contributed towards her vet bills and offered me a replacement puppy. And also, of course, let me keep her — because who on earth would want to see their lovingly bred puppy or kitten in the hands of someone who’d return it as if it were a defective washing machine?”

For more information to to read Ms. Keith’s enlightening article, check out: Your Whole Pet on SFGATE.COM

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This week we are lucky enough to have a guest blogger. This week’s blog comes to us from DJ Kuszewski at Wonder Dogs in El Segundo, CA. She has traveled frequently via plane with her 65. Shepherd mix www.gratefuldogs.net

Tips for flying with your furry friends….
Call the airline and get as much info ahead of time.

2) Plan overnight or early morning flights when it is cool. If your flight is delayed in the summer, the temps. get hot in the summer and if the plane is sitting on the tarmac with you pet while the engine is off, they won’t overheat. Most airlines will not take pets when it is above freezing or over 85 degrees in the summer, hence the early flights or red-eyes.

3) Write your pets name and your contact info all over the crate, and in large letters, so you can be reached at anytime in case of problems.

4) Some airline put zip-ties on the crate door to ensure it won’t open during flight and handling…but this can difficult to remove once you’ve received your dog at your destination. With the no sharp objects rule its to have some tool handy to let your dog out at baggage claim, nail clippers I think are ok, but I pack something just in case or ask an someone at the help desk to help you. Its very frustrating not to be able to open the cage when your dog is dying to pee and you have no tool to get the zip ties off.

5)Try to book direct flights, when this is not possible, book enough time between flights so that you can get your dog from baggage claim, take them on a walk and then have enought time to check them back in for the next flight.

6) Rather than getting your vet to prescribe tranquilizers…which can make your dog even more freaked out because they are not used to the drowsy feeling, not to mention stress of loud flight and being in a new place all alone with others handling them in their crate, talk to your vet about giving them some benadryl that can just make them a little sleepy. Often tranquilizers make pets like a dead weight in their crate, much like a package, and they are not able to adjust their body to the motions during the flight, which can be more dangerous than if they were awake and fully aware of their surroundings.

7) Before departing or boarding, check with the gate attendant or flight attendant on board to have the captain verify you dog has been loaded, you would not want to get to your destination and find out your dog didn’t get on the flight, better safe than sorry.

Do get to airport early to allow enough time to properly check your dog in (but not too early) often they will let you check in, and then allow you to take your dog for a walk for last minute tinkles and potty before being in a crate for awhile…I also tip the baggage handler that takes your dog and ask them to be careful.

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Our loyal customer and friend, Carol Usher, sent in this story of her travels while using the Honest Kitchen diets.

Last year we took our small Class-B RV and our two Airedales on our first extended trip…. taking us 11,000 miles cross-country and into Canada for two months. Since we feed our dogs a raw diet at home, including Honest Kitchen, we decided to keep up the regimen on the trip. Two of Honest Kitchen’s buckets (when you were still packaging with them) filled with 10 pounds of dehydrated food conveniently formed the foundation for one of the dog’s beds in our cramped quarters. We bought raw chicken and bones in local markets whenever we could, but ended up using the Honest Kitchen more frequently than anticipated. Using our lap-top computer, we took advantage of Honest Kitchen’s on-line ordering. With quick service from you, a new 10 pound bucket was waiting for us when we arrived at our pre-determined destination, so our doggie’s bellies never lacked their wholesome food for the entire trip. Heck, even *my* mouth waters when I smell the freshness of Honest Kitchen!

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