Healthy reasons to have a Pet

Nov 20, 2013 | pets

As a follow-up to the recent blog post “Pet Owners live longer”, the Animal Welfare League has supplied the following facts on the health benefits of owning a pet:- Seniors who own dogs go to the doctor less than those who do not. In a study of 100 Medicare patients,...

Pet Owners live longer: It must be all the extra love

Nov 11, 2013 | pets

One of the benefits of the work we do at 1 Call Holiday Arrangements is to see the joy that family pets bring to their owners – of all ages. However, it seems the age group that receives the most joy from their pets is the over 50’s. For this reason the following item...

Be More Dog

Aug 20, 2013 | pets

Without wishing to offend any of our feline Clients, or their human family members, today’s challenging times seem to demand more dogged action. Here’s a bit of fun, with a serious message.  Enjoy!

What does “Pet-Friendly Accommodation” really mean?

May 7, 2012 | holidays, pets

In response to increasing demand from pet owners, more and more holiday accommodation operators are ticking the ‘pet friendly” box in their facilities list. Often that is the truth, with genuine pet lovers operating pet friendly facilities, with offerings to guarantee...

What To Take With You For Your Travelling Pet

May 7, 2012 | holidays, pets

Travelling with your pet is a situation where you are wise to “Expect the best time, and prepare for the worst”.  Take it, and you hopefully won’t need it. Here is a starting Check List of what to take for your travelling pet, for you to consider and add to depending...

The Positives For Young Pet Owners

May 7, 2012 | pets

While watching a recent segment on current affairs television, detailing yet again the alarming statistics on Childhood Obesity, I found myself shouting at the TV –  “ Fix the problem! Buy every kid a dog, and encourage them to play and exercise with it every day”....