Pet
Health: Introduction to Animal
Massage
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Massage has been used for
therapeutic purposes - on
both humans and animals.
Equine massage therapy was
practiced by ancient Chinese
and Romans since the very
dawn of time and the
benefits have been
documented in our earliest
cultures...
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Spotlight: Dog Agility |
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Across North America, dog agility is one of the fastest
growing sports around. In this month's spotlight, the
Agility Association of Canada and the North American Dog
Agility Council introduce us to this exciting and
action-packed pursuit. From basics for beginners to the
quest for national championships, prepare to enter the
wonderful world of agility...
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Contest: Name That Pet!
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WIN A PETS CAN STAY
GIFT PACK!
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How well do you know your pet breeds (or species for that matter!)? Test
your knowledge, and see if you can identify our mini photo gallery
of pet breeds and types. Send in the
correct answers and a Pets Can Stay
gift pack could be yours!
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Pets Can Stay Country Inn Corner: |
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At the Ultimate Pet Lover’s Destination, the best for you and your
pets awaits at Sooke Harbour House. Innkeepers Frederique and
Sinclair Philip have welcomed guests and their pets to their
gracious Inn for two decades. From fine dining to organic pet
treats, romantic walks on the beach, and a great place to discover
an unlimited supply of sticks, Sooke Harbour House has everything to
offer and more!
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Pets Can Stay Travel Card:
EARN PETS CAN STAY TRAVEL DOLLARS WITH YOUR BOOKINGS!
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The Pets Can Stay Travel Card allows you to access preferred rates and earn real Travel Dollars when you book into any Pets Can Stay certified property. Simply ask for your free travel card when you use our free accommodation booking service. It's that easy!
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PCS News:
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New Pets Can Stay Property
Additions
From California to
Massachusetts, British
Columbia to Quebec, we're pleased to announce the most recent additions to the Pets Can Stay family of accommodation providers...
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Harnish Named PCS
National Consumer Marketing
Manager
Pets Can Stay is very
pleased to welcome Liza
Harnish to the Pets Can Stay
team, in the position of
National Consumer Marketing
Manager. Building upon her
considerable skills and
experience within the North
American pet industry,
including her tenure as
Senior Promotions Manager -
Canada for Nestlé Purina PetCare, Ms. Harnish will
manage Pets Can Stay's Group
Travel Card Programs for
clients such as the Canadian
Federation of Humane
Societies.
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more >
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 Pets
Can Stay Gets Cover Story
Profile in Pet Professional
Magazine
Stay tuned for a feature
article on Pets Can Stay in
the upcoming
September/October 2005
edition of Pet Professional.
One of the leading business
resource publications for
the pet industry, Pet
Professional delves into the
the people behind Pets Can
Stay, and how PCS is
revolutionizing the pet
travel market. For more
information on Pet
Professional,
click
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PCS Summer Photo
Contest Winners
Congratulations to
Jamie Klein
and his dog Calvin for
taking top prize in last
month's Summer Vacation Pet
Photo Contest. Jamie &
Calvin will
be receiving a deluxe pet prize
pack courtesy of
All
For Paws™ for
submitting the best pet
summer photo. Thank you to
all of the great photo
submissions, who made
selecting a winner a very
challenging job indeed! |
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 Delta
Hotel Award Winners
Earlier this month,
Delta Hotels honoured five
of its properties at
the company's annual
leadership summit.
Congratulations to the
following Pets Can Stay
hotels for their respective
achievements:
- Delta Pinestone Resort -
Hotel of the Year
(Managed Hotels category)
- Delta Fredericton -
Hotel of the Year (Franchise
Hotels category)
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Delta
Ottawa Hotel & Suites
- Most Improved Guest
Satisfaction
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Delta
Vancouver Airport
- Most Improved Financial
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Events:
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PCS EVENT CONTEST UPDATE: |
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PCS would like to thank Accent
Inns for
generously
donating a contest prize of a one
night getaway to any Accent
Inns for the upcoming
Comet Storm Flyball Tournament
in Saanichton, BC, that
will host teams from Vancouver
Island, Washington State and
Oregon on September 17th and
18th. Also, congratulations to
Andrea Richmond for being
drawn as the winner of the
Accent Inn getaway prize at
the K9 Cliffhanger Dog
Agility Trials in
Burnaby last month. |
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Check out some of the
pet-related events across North
America that are coming soon,
and post your event for free...
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ATTENTION EVENT ORGANIZERS!
Pets Can Stay is proud to work with
pet-related events across North
America! From free travel services
to special event accommodation rates
to prizes, Pets Can Stay can add
value to your upcoming event!
Click here
to find out more.
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PET Extras:
FACTS,
QUOTES AND MORE...
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Did you know?
Air Canada recently announced a
number of policy changes that
will take effect October 12,
2005. The new policies that
pertain to the carriage of pets
include:
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Maximum 70lbs/32kgs for
animals in cargo hold,
including kennel
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Pets in cabin will be
accepted only for travel
within Canada, USA and
Mexico, with a weight
limit of 22lbs/10kgs
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The US-based website
www.pets911.com
provides information on how you
can "find, adopt, or help a pet
where you live". The site
assists in coordinating pet
adoptions through local animal
shelters.
Attention Pet Sitters, Dog Walkers, Vets, Pet Stores, Bakeries...
Be sure to list your business in Pets Can Stay's online
resource directory, to inform
accommodation providers and
travellers about what services
you have to offer...
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Quotes of the Month:
"No matter how little money and how
few possessions you own, having a
dog makes you rich."
–Louis Sabin
"The smallest feline is a
masterpiece."
-Leonardo Da Vinci |
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Pets Can Stay:
Assisting the traveller. Serving the industry.™
Travelling with pets has moved beyond a trend into a way of life for millions of North Americans. As the pet industry continues to demonstrate strong growth, and pet care product sales reach new highs, it comes as no surprise that many pet owners would prefer to bring their favourite companions with them on their trips.
Pets Can Stay is the national certification body for
lodging establishments that accept pets, and we effectively bridge the gap between accommodation providers and pet-toting travellers in an effort to promote travelling with pets
across North America. Pets Can Stay works closely with accommodation providers to develop and market their pet guest programs while providing full travel service booking and assistance to travellers with pets. For more information on the Pets Can Stay program, and how a property can become certified, please visit www.petscanstay.com.
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If you have comments or questions about this newsletter or Pets Can Stay Travel Services, we would like to hear from you! Please email us at
info@petscanstaytravel.com or
click here
for additional contact information.
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- Photo Credit for
'Spotlight: Dog Agility':
Kathryn Harvey, Agility
Association of Canada.
- Photo Credit for
'PCS News - New Pets Can Stay
Property Additions':
Inn Marin, Buellton, California. |
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Los Gatos Lodge
Los Gatos, CA
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Ten acres of beautiful green space, plenty of
amenities, and staff that welcome every guest with
the royal treatment. Find out why pets and their
owners love coming back to Los Gatos Lodge.
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Travelodge
Winnipeg East
Winnipeg, MB
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Convenient location, comfortable amenities,
winner of Travelodge Canada's 2004 Hotel of
the Year Award, and a Pets Can Stay Premium
Certified property. The Travelodge Winnipeg
East has it all!
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Four Great Reasons to Buy Petplan Pet Health Insurance Today!
1) Peace of Mind
Out of sight - out of mind? It's human nature to avoid thinking about the bad things that could happen to your pet. Pet insurance was designed to assist you with the costs involved with treatment for your pet in the case of illness or injury.
By maintaining coverage for your dog or cat, you allow yourself to be free of the worry that you won’t be able to care for your pet when it becomes necessary.
2) Helping with the Decision
Are you putting off buying pet insurance until you can “afford it”? For less than the cost of going to a movie for two each month, you can protect your pet’s health. What you may not be able to afford is the unexpected veterinary fees associated with an illness or injury.
Imagine being forced to make a decision on your family pet’s health based purely on economics, and not the emotional value of your pet to your family. When you think you can’t afford pet insurance, is when you actually need it most.
3) Financing Your Pet’s Health
Pet insurance is a great way to budget and control the cost of keeping your pet healthy. You always know what your monthly costs will be, which assists in balancing your monthly finances.
To own a pet, you should be able to feed it, provide shelter and love, and also be able to care for it in the event of an emergency. Petplan helps you do just that, freeing you up to focus your attention and affection on your family pet during that trying time.
4) Protection from the Unexpected
When people choose their dog or cat, they often plan for how compatible that species or breed will be with their lifestyle. Few people budget for the common illnesses and medical problems associated with their pet’s type or breed, or for the additional accidents or mishaps that occur over the course of an average pet’s life.
Incidents such as ear infections, scraps with other pets and swallowing foreign objects are just a few possibilities. Petplan’s pet health insurance is your way of preparing for the costs of these unforeseen occurrences. You can enjoy your time with your dog or cat knowing that you are prepared for life’s little unexpected emergencies.
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Petplan would be happy to answer any questions you may have about pet health insurance. Visit their website at www.petplan.com or call 1.800.268.1169 to speak to a professional insurance representative.
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