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To the Rescue: Choosing a Whale Watching Tour
We wrapped up our travels in Hawaii with aquatic life, and I stumbled upon some great tips for choosing a whale-watching tour no matter where you are. First and foremost, please remember you are getting the lucky opportunity to spot these creatures in their natural environment and you should never do anything to put them in jeopardy. Before making the pick, ask yourself if the tour operators are putting the animal first and not making any promises (i.e., money-back guarantee) that could cause them to take unnecessary risks.
Out and About: Hawaii's Aquatic Surfari
To finish up our week in Hawaii, let's check out some of the species that call it home. Winter is a great time to go whale watching — in fact, many people consider February to be the peak season on the islands — and their waters are home to 23 species of marine mammals including the humpback whale and several types of dolphins. Aquatic Surfari's Wild Side Specialty Tours, offer daily morning wildlife charters to look for whales combined with dolphin and turtle encounters and reef snorkels to maximize your adventure.
Out and About: Hawaii's Hawaii Fi-Do
Oahu-based Hawaii Fi-Do trains assistance dogs to offer physical, psychological, and therapeutic support for people who face the daily challenges of life with a disability (other than blindness) and is the only facility of its type on the island. Dogs are individually trained for two years to do work or perform necessary tasks – all pups get basic obedience and socialization lessons along with personalized training to perform such tasks as opening and closing doors, finding the phone, pulling a manual wheelchair, and even to alert their handlers and respond to different sounds.
Along with providing companion dogs to people who need them, Hawaii Fi-Do also offers a special S.T.A.R.
Out and About: Hawaii's Cocojor
The cuteness continues on to Cocojor! This shop gets its name from the owner's two American Staffordshire Terriers (Sierra's Coco Chanel and Heir Jordan of Noah's Ark) and offers up authentic island apparel. Among their alohawear are dresses, shirts, and vests made in Hawaii .
Out and About: Hawaii's Kahala Hotel and Resort
While getting into the state is half the battle, once you arrive the Kahala Hotel is the best stomping (and sniffing ground) for your pooch. With 345 rooms and suites that are all open to dogs, the resort offers a Pampered Paws program ($150 per pet) modeled after the similar one launched at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. In addition to a luxe doggy bed and cute bowl, they offer freshly baked treats with your pet's name inscribed on top and a list of Hawaiian commands to teach your pooch – including noho (sit), olelo (speak), hele mai (come), and naue lima (shake hands).
Out and About: Hawaii's Quarantine Rules
Welcome to Hawaii! Off the bat, I want to mention that the Aloha State has a special quarantine law designed to protect resident people and pets from potentially serious health problems associated with the introduction and spread of rabies. All dogs and cats, regardless of age, must comply with Hawaii’s pet import requirements.
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Bo Hits a South Lawn Luau . . . But Needs This
We wouldn't leave our pets out of a family party in the backyard and the same is true for the first family including Bo in some fun. Michelle (and Malia) walk their Portuguese Water Dog down to the South Lawn to attend a luau hosted by President Barack Obama for members of Congress and their families yesterday. I think I see a wagging tail!
Pet Food Recall: Solid Gold Pop-Top Cans
If your pup dines on Solid Gold brand dog food, then sit up and take note! The company has voluntarily recalled one formula from their line of canned pet food because of several complaints regarding mold found in a batch of 13.2 oz cans. Affected formulas are:
- 13.2 oz Turkey and Ocean Fish Canned Dog Food
- Purple label with a POP –TOP (Pull top) only
- Date on bottom of can 01/02/2010
- (Turkey and Ocean Fish cans without a Pop-Top are not affected.)
What Happened on PetSugar This Week (1/13-1/18)?
It was another great week on PetSugar! We checked out events in Japan and Spain, visited the state of Hawaii, and celebrated National Hat Day. Ha!
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