Surprise Your Jet-Setting Pet Dad with These 9 Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is a special day to honor the great dads out there, past and present. One of the ways you can get this done is by choosing a gift your pet-loving travel top pop would love to have. Since Amazon is our go-to for last-minute finds with a pretty reliable record for on-time deliveries, we’ve found some quick options for your travel-loving pet pa. Check out these nine fast-delivery finds for Father’s Day.
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Father’s Day is a special day to honor the great dads out there, past and present. One of the ways you can get this done is by choosing a gift your pet-loving travel top pop would love to have. Since Amazon is our go-to for last-minute finds with a pretty reliable record for on-time deliveries, we’ve found some quick options for your travel-loving pet pa. Check out these nine fast-delivery finds for Father’s Day:
1. Wireless Earbuds
The pet father in your life can enjoy exploring the streets of pet-friendly St. Augustine while heading to a local coffee shop or even the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park while listening to his favorite Audible book with a pair of wireless earbuds, like these wireless earbuds from JBL. Even if your fit fur-loving father wants to work out with his K9 and enjoy sweat-resistant earphones that easily pair with the Apple Watch, then the AirPods are a great fit. For the optimal noise-canceling experience, consider the AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds.
2. A Robe
If you're planning a staycation with the pet dad in your life, or he prefers a relaxing day at home curled up with his best furry friend, consider getting him a luxurious robe. It's perfect for lounging in comfort in an Airbnb or even camping on a cool weekend with his K9 and friends. For an easy-to-pack and fur-resistant option, consider this bamboo robe. You can also opt for this plush robe for a road trip or Dog Dad's Day In. Try this DudeRobe men's hooded bathrobe with pocketsor this plush robe from Eddie Bauer.
3. A Classic Pet Dad T-Shirt
Incorporate a classic dad joke in your special pa’s day that shows his love for his paw-footed friends with a classic graphic pet dad t-shirt. We like this cotton-poly Crazy Dog T-shirt and this Best. Cat. Dad. Ever. T-shirt from Crazy Dog T-Shirt.
4. A Skincare Kit
Give your dog dad the gift of luxurious skin and opt for a skincare kit like this two-step men’s facial care kit from CRVFT. It includes a daily facial cleanser that contains soothing aloe vera and a hydrating daily moisturizer formulated with hyaluronic acid to keep your favorite pet dad’s face hydrated.
5. A Photo Album
Help your pet-loving pop relive his Dog Days of Summer or Backcountry Cat Adventures with his favorite furry friend (and family) with a classic photo album. We like this MCS The Story of Us Photo Album, where you can hold up to 200 4 x 6-inch photos. It also has space for you to write about the backpacking adventures your cat daddy had, too.
6. A Casual Pair of Sneakers
Every pet dad can add another pair of everyday sneakers to their sneaker collection. Try these Adidas Men’s Kaptir 3.0 shoes. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, but you can opt for white to wear to a summer soiree.
7. An Apple Watch
Keep your dog dad and cat daddy connected on the go with this Apple Watch with GPS. He'll be able to keep track of how fast and far he's gone on his workouts with ease. If you want him to have the ultimate connectivity options while hiking with his furry hero or camping in a remote location, consider getting him the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with GPS and cellular connectivity. He'll get accurate tracking whether he's on a mountain or in a dense forest and can enjoy using it on a hot day while running near the sea and enjoying a dog-friendly beach.
8. A Hands-Free Dog Leash
A hands-free dog leash will be the perfect extra gift for the active dog dad in your life. Whether he wants to go on a long walk, hike, or run, your dog dad can take advantage of jogging with his Jack Russel terrier while keeping his furry friend safe or worrying about fumbling over him. Consider this Tuff Pupper hands-free leash. This hands-free leash features a shock-absorbing bungee to help cushion any sudden movements, such as a pull or tug, during an afternoon stroll, making it ideal for energetic dogs and those of large and medium-sized breeds. It also offers reflective padding, perfect for drivers spotting your pet on an evening walk or run.
9. A GoPro Camera
Active pet dads will enjoy an action camera like the GoPro Hero 13. Not only is it travel-ready, but it's waterproof, too. Take it out to the beach, go fishing with Fido, or even try pet vlogging to share your adventure. You can even make dad's day more special by including hands-free accessories, such as a chest harness, a helmet, or a dog harness, to capture travel adventures from his pet's point of view.
Fast-Track Your Father’s Day Gift
Did Father's Day seem to sneak up on you? Have no fear! We brought you our last-minute Mother's Day gift guide and have more shopping guides to help you curate your gift-giving tasks. Just bookmark this page for curating your last-minute gift guide for the dog dad or cat daddy in your life and give them the gift they deserve without the last-minute panic. What are you planning to give Dad this Father's Day?
7 Quick Tips and Ideas for Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for the Pet-Loving Traveling Mom in Your Life
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Oh no! Mother's Day is less than 24 hours away (or maybe even today! Yikes!), and you forgot to buy the pet-loving traveling mom in your life the gift she deserves. You know she's worth it, too, because she's worked hard cleaning up after Fido and changing Mr. Mitten's kitty litter. She's even taking care of them on vacation! Sure, you can quickly get some grocery store-bought roses, slap a chocolate bar in a card, and call it a day, but you did that last year, didn't you? You don't want that special mom in your life to sense the pattern of your procrastination habits or feel like she was an afterthought, now do you? No need to fear! That's why we created this thoughtful last-minute Mother's Day gift guide to help you quickly pick and shop for some heartfelt gifts for the traveling pet mom in your life. Here are seven quick pick gifts just for mom, and the places to shop to save you time.
1. Think about the outfit (and accessories).
The pet-loving traveling mom in your life may appreciate some new kicks or everyday accessories to lounge with her favorite feline, Mr. Whiskers, or even mosey around the neighborhood when walking Fido. Why not opt for a few items to complete her outfit? You can opt for a skin tone look with a pair of vanilla and sandstone HOKA Women's Clifton 10 running sneakers, a pair of high-waisted skin tone leggings, an adjustable Nike baseball cap, and a belt bag to hold any pet poop bags or her ID. Check out more options here from the likes of Amazon, DICK's Sporting Goods (DSG), DSW, Kohl's, and Old Navy:
Faleave Cotton-linen blend palazzo pants in khaki (A summer staple with a drawstring closure and pockets.)
High-waisted linen-blend wide leg pants (Another summer staple with pockets and an elastic waistband.)
Linen-blend loose button-down shirt (Get it in white or flax linen.)
HOKA Women's Clifton 10 Running Shoes (There are multiple colorways, including white/blue and blue quartz.)
2. Bank on beauty buys.
One quick and almost fail-proof way to make your way into a mother's heart is by getting some much-needed beauty items, and there are a lot to choose from. If you know the types of scents she enjoys, consider getting a travel-friendly fragrance like this tropical travel spray from Juliette Has a Gun in Miami Shake. Just remember that if you order from Sephora for a same-day pickup, orders are fulfilled within four hours. Here are some more beauty finds to try that you can schedule a quick pick up or delivery from Sephora, Sephora at Kohl's, Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon:
TULA's Greatist Hit Skincare Discovery Kit (Includes face wash, moisturizer, and eye balm).
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo (Here's the version for Extra Oil Control and the Amika x Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar dry shampoo collaboration.)
MDSolarSciences Solar Stick SPF 40 Water Resistant Mineral Sunscreen
3. Make it sentimental.
Nothing says I put thought into this gift like a personalized product. Drug stores like Walgreens and CVS make it easy to upload a few photos to create a one-of-a-kind gift for the special mom in your life. Think of which product your mom would likely use that can be printed and picked up the same day, so you have enough time to wrap the gift or present it how you envisioned. Keep it simple and opt for a photo album on your phone with high-resolution images of a recent trip you took together or even a few pictures you have of her and her furry friend. Walgreens offers a variety of same-day products you can order and pick up within hours, including photo books, calendars, canvas prints, acrylic blocks, mouse pads, and posters. You can also print puzzles, magnets, mugs, and more at CVS Photo.
4. Offer comfort and calmness.
There are tons of comfort options, but you don't have much time to shop. Keep it simple and think of the main comforts a pet-loving traveling mom may need: anything to help her fall asleep while on the go. A sleeping mask, some moldable earplugs, and a neck pillow like this lumbar travel pillow from Amazon can help her catch some ZZZs as she snores away to infinity and beyond on that long road trip, train ride, or flight. But you can also provide an element of calmness in the physical form and gift a book she can read while lying on a blanket in the park with her pooch, such as the Forever Dog. You can also get an adult coloring book filled with cats, a sketchbook, or a five-minute journal so she can release her thoughts and emotions onto paper even when she is away from home.
5. Help her get and stay fit.
Fitness is forever, even when you're traveling, so getting a travel-friendly fitness item can help make your mom's day. Try some of these fitness finds you can order overnight and sometimes get the same day from Amazon and Target:
6. Get digital.
If the travel-loving dog mom in your life is miles away and you must get her something, you can go big on digital gift cards. Send a sweet or humorous message with your digital gift and make her day. Consider a ClassPass gift card for the moms who want to stay fit wherever they are in the world. They can try a Pilates class at [solidcore], a cycling class at Cyclebar, a belly dancing class, a rowing class, or enjoy open gym time at a YouFit center. They can also use it to visit a spa for a facial, take a rock-climbing class, or even do goat yoga! Make her digital gift experience even more unique with a gift subscription to Perplexity AI Pro so she can save time planning her next trip or organizing her emergency pet first aid kit with the help of generative AI. You can also send her a Calm subscription, a Sephora gift card, or even a Spotify gift card so she can enjoy listening to her road trip playlists without the ads.
7. Don't forget the physical tech.
Give your mommy on-the-go the tech she needs to enjoy an Audible or Libby book while in transit or even listening to her favorite podcast while walking the dogs. You can schedule a pickup in less than an hour at a local Walgreens and get a pair of Apple AirPods and an AirTag to track her luggage, too. Here are some other tech finds you can order in a jiffy from the likes of Amazon:
Make Mother's Day Memorable
Even if you're way behind on your Mother's Day gift shopping, it doesn't have to be a disaster. Use these quick tips and shopping guide to help you get some quick gift ideas that you can order overnight or even the same day. Look for more gift idea inspiration on the LJP Pinterest board.
15 Fun Things to Do With Your Pet This Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving offers the opportunity to be grateful for your family--human and fur members alike! Discover 15 fun and relaxing things to do with your pet this Thanksgiving Weekend!
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Thanksgiving offers the opportunity to be grateful for your family--human and fur members alike! But what if you want some unique ways to celebrate this weekend of thanks with your family, friends, and fur babies in an unforgettable way? We've got you covered! Here are 15 fun and relaxing things to do with your pet this Thanksgiving Weekend:
1. Attend a Pet-Friendly Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving is a great day to get outdoors and enjoy a local turkey trot, even if you're traveling on the road. Turkey trots began in the United States in Buffalo, New York, in the late 19th century, where a local YMCA hosted the first Turkey Trot---a five-mile cross-country race. Thanksgiving is the most popular day to run a race on the road, and there is space for your furry friend, too. Check out these five pet-friendly turkey trots around the country happening this Thanksgiving Weekend:
Historic Turkey Trot & 5k Fun Walk (Bethlehem, PA): Enjoy a pet costume contest, a challenging 5K course, or a 1.7-mile walk on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot (Pensacola Beach, FL): This Turkey Trot's proceeds benefit local and national brain cancer research and feature a 5k Turkey Trot that starts at 8:30am on Thanksgiving Day: November 28, 2024. You can also look forward to a version for kids that starts at 8am and a costume contest. Bring your leashed dogand some waste bags to quickly clean up after your pet.
Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot (Dallas, TX): Head to Dallas on Thanksgiving Day to join The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, which features family and pet-friendly fun. Enjoy a free family photo with a giant turkey, and pay $15 to add the Dog Trot. Leashed dogs can participate in a 5k or 8-mile walk or run, where your dog can win a medal if he's one of the first 750 dogs to cross the finish line during the 5k event. Just remember to bring extra poop bags and pick up after your dog.
Festival Foods Turkey Trot (Milwaukee, WI, and various WI locations): This fun Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot takes place all over Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and Appleton. So, you'll have plenty of options to enjoy the Dog Jog portion of the event with your furry friend. Register your well-behaved dog for $5 to participate in this two-mile walk, including a chic branded festival bandana to complement your pup's lool as he struts down the boulevard in style.
Mesa Turkey Trot 5k & 10k (Mesa, AZ): This family-friendly turkey trot occurs at Red Mountain Park and starts at 8am on Thanksgiving Day with the One Mile Fun Run/ Walk. You can also register for the 5k, 10k, or Virtual Run. While dogs don't require a registration fee, the race host asks that participants with leashed dogs start at the back of the race and that you clean up after your pet.
2. Take a Thanksgiving Day Hike
Instead of getting stuffed, rolling over, and taking a long Thanksgiving nap, consider moving your body by taking a Thanksgiving Day hike right after eating. Thanksgiving is a day focused on feasting, but it doesn't mean you have to be completely off your fitness goals that day. Pick a local park that will be open on Thanksgiving Day. The great news is that most national parks, such as Grand Canyon National Park and Shenandoah National Park, are open on Thanksgiving Day. Remember that although the parks may be open, the visitor centers may be closed. Check out our guide on more pet-friendly National Parks to go beyond Thanksgiving Day and discover more places to take your pup on the go. Your body (and your pet) will thank you for it later.
3. Go for a Run (or Opt for an Obstacle Course)
You don't have to travel far to enjoy the scenery around your pet-friendly Airbnb or hotel after gobbling down some yummy Thanksgiving Day meals. Opt for a short jog or run to get your digestive system going, and add a little exercise for your favorite furry friend. It can be as simple as taking a stroll around the block of your hotel with your curious cat or inquisitive Icelandic sheepdog. If you prefer indoor exercise, consider setting up an obstacle course or just taking time to play with your pet. We like Outward Hound's Zip & Zoom Indoor Dog Agility Training Kit for Dogs for a little indoor agility training on the go. But if you have a witty kitty who is super playful, consider a laser, a fish on a pole toy, or a robot mouse to keep him active while indoors.
4. Gobble Up Thanksgiving Leftovers
Even after Thanksgiving Day, the leftovers are often still abundant. So why not get creative with your Thanksgiving Day leftovers and make some pet-safe treats for your furry friend to eat. Have leftover turkey meat? Why not pair some aside for your favorite fur ball with sweet potatoes and green beans, which would make for a great combination and source of fiber, vitamins, and protein. Just keep it plain and simple by forgoing any leftovers with added salts, sugars, or other condiments that can create digestive issues for your pet.
5. Have a Spa-ty Paw-ty
Nothing feels as good as relaxing and bonding with your extraordinary pet than enjoying a Thanksgiving Spa Day. Here are some items to gather to make your Spa-ty Paw-ty a relaxing adventure away from home:
Bathrobes for you and her like this cozy bathrobe from Victoria's Secret and this NIXBYO quick-absorbent dog bathrobe.
Brush
Blueberry face masks for pets (and people)
Foot spa
Luxury pet shampoo, like this OUAI Fur Bebe pet shampoo.
6. Enjoy a Brunch on the Beach
If you're lucky to celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend near a coastline, why not enjoy a day having brunch on the beach or near a waterview. You can head to a dog-friendly beach and lay out blankets, setting up your brunch. But if you want it a little easier, consider dining out. Check the hotel or local beach restaurants open if you plan to have brunch on Thanksgiving Day. You want to ensure they offer menus to accommodate your dog, too. Here are some pet-friendly restaurants where you can enjoy brunch on the beach or with a view during Thanksgiving Weekend:
Shooters Waterfront Cafe (Fort Lauderdale, FL): This restaurant offers a water view and typically offers brunch on the weekends. You can also expect a dog-friendly menu with your pup's choice of chicken, beef, or ocean reef turkey.
Sandy's Beach Shack (Huntington Beach, CA): Head to the Huntington Beach Pier this Thanksgiving Weekend and enjoy brunch goodies from the menu, like Hawaiian French Toast and the Beachfront Breakfast with the view of the sandy beach, waves, and pier. Dogs are welcome to hang out with you as you dine on the patio, and they even have their own dog menu with meals catered to small and large dogs.
Barefoot Beach Cafe (Honolulu, HI): Soak up the sun and enjoy a delicious brunch at Barefoot Beach Cafe in Honolulu, Hawaii. This pet-friendly beach park sand bar features breakfast items, such as Spiked Avocado Toast and the Sweetbread French Toast on the menu. Sit at one of the picnic-style tables, enjoy live music from 10am to 1pm on Sundays, and have fun frolicking on the sand with your pup. But remember that this is an alcohol-free spot due to local Park and Recreation rules.
7. Enjoy a Fall Photoshoot
A great way to remember your holiday weekend would be to take a fall photo shoot. Think of how many main shots you want to capture and plan the scenes, such as the backyard of your VRBO or Airbnb with fall foliage. You can even take your scene planning up a notch and find fall foliage around the area using the Fall Color Finder Map by Minnesota DNR. Consider coordinating clothes, such as taking photos in matching pajamas. But keep in mind that taking a photoshoot with pets calls for a bit of patience and planning. Make sure to have a favorite toy to distract your favorite feline. If you're taking a photo shoot with multiple dogs, consider giving them an easy command they will pay attention to, such as "sit" or "stay." Make sure if you're taking photos of your pets that you hold a treat up and behind the camera so that it appears that they are looking at the camera. But remember to include some candid photo shots and take advantage of the best light during the golden hour, typically within one to two hours of the sun setting and rising.
8. Enjoy a Starry Night Campsgiving
You can save on the cost of an expensive hotel, be one with nature, and enjoy a clear night sans city lights by camping out at a pet-friendly campground. When planning for a starry night camping with your pet, consider checking out the location early if you can before booking to make sure you're not choosing a spot too close to a busy bathroom or pathway where tons of campers make sure you pack a few items to make your starry night run as smoothly as possible. Here are a few items you may want to have on hand:
A pet-friendly emergency kit
Tick and flea medication
Pet-friendly cot
Pet-friendly tent like this grey cat tent house.
Waste bags like these Dog Poop Bags from Earth-rated.
9. Teach New Tricks
Thanksgiving Weekend is also a great time to teach your dog new tricks. Start with beginner-level training commands like sit and stay or leave it. But if your pet knows basic manners, then it's time to have some fun and teach them tricks like spinning and shaking hands. Teaching new tricks can also be helpful in taking fall photo shoots. You can teach your pup to lower her chest and take a bow for a cute yet candid late-fall photo.
10. Enjoy a Pet-Friendly Potluck
Gather your family and friends and get ready to have fun while eating grub and host a pet-friendly potluck. Enjoying a pet-friendly potluck is ideal even when you're away on vacay, but it's critical to plan for the event so it can run as smoothly as possible. First, consider food and treats for both humans and pets. If you plan well enough, you can even make treats from scratch. Try making Nyesha Arrington's dog biscuits and glaze featured in Max's Chef+ Selena's first season. Make sure you think of foods to accommodate your human guests' and furry friends' diets, such as ensuring there is a fish dish, vegetarian, or vegan dish for guests who are pescatarian, vegan, or vegetarian. Assign the side dishes to those you can rely on, and think of a backup plan, such as a backup dish or restaurant if someone is late or doesn't show up with the turkey and dog treats. If you're hosting your pet-friendly potluck early enough, you can have the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade playing in the background as you prepare brunch. Or leave it on and continue to stream The National Dog Show from noon to 2pm your local time on NBC.
11. Volunteer at a Local Animal Shelter
Thanksgiving is a time to share your caregiving skills with local animal shelters through volunteering. Check if a local shelter you're vacationing near needs help on or around Thanksgiving weekend. The type of help you can provide can be helping to walk the local animal shelter dogs or feeding the cats. Some animal shelter organizations, such as theArizona Humane Society, allow group volunteering, one-time volunteer opportunities, or even taking adoptable dogs on a field trip to a coffee shop. Check in advance to see if the animal shelter allows your pet to accompany you if you plan to bring her along.
12. Have Fun With a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Give your pet mental stimulation while enjoying a little exercise by creating a fun Thanksgiving scavenger hunt. If you're staying in an Airbnb with your cat, you can incorporate nose work training and climbing challenges by placing treats on a cat tree, under a red Solo cup, or underneath cardboard boxes. You can also encourage your cat's hunting instincts by hiding her favorite toys around different locations on Airbnb. Make your dog excited to find treats and add some mental stimulation by hiding his favorite treats in a food puzzle. We're fans of Outward Hound's selection of food puzzles at different levels. Try this Outward Hound dog bright treat puzzle by Nina Ottosson for the beginner and dog brick puzzles for a more advanced level. You can also include an exercise element in the scavenger hunt and set up a dog agility course. A Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt can also be fun if you're hosting a pet-friendly potluck.
13. Prance Around a Pet-Friendly Pumpkin Patch or Farm
While the beginning of fall is typically the best time to head to a local pumpkin patch with your pet, you can also enjoy time out on the farm in late November. Head to Outhouse Orchards in North Salem, New York, and enjoy hayrides and a corn maze at this dog-friendly pumpkin patch. Just remember to put Fido on a leash. If you want to kick off Christmas and hunt for some Christmas trees, head to Santa's Christmas Tree Forest in Eustis, Florida. While this pet-friendly pumpkin patch is closed on Thanksgiving Day, you can enjoy looking for live Christmas trees starting Black Friday, November 29, 2024. The farm also features a petting zoo, ice cream from the Frozen Elf, and Santa's Flight Zip Line.
14. Make it a Movie Night
Thanksgiving Weekend is a great time to spend indoors cuddled up with your kitten and making it a movie night. If you have a lap dog like a chihuahua, they'll also enjoy a movie night! You can opt for a movie marathon and watch some family-friendly, pet-related content, Beethoven, Marlee and Me, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and a Garfield Thanksgiving, or watch some Thanksgiving classic movies like Soul Food and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. But if you want to hone in on pet-centric content, consider the new streaming service Buddi. As of November 2024, the service offers a seven-day free trial, which rolls to $7.99 a month or $79.98 annually. You can also give the gift of Buddi and take advantage of the holiday promotional offer at $59.98 a year until December 31, 2024.
15. Remember Why You're So Thankful With a Gratitude List
With all that is happening in the world, there is nothing like creating a gratitude list to name all you're thankful for. Pick up a playful journal or jot down some reasons you're grateful for your pet in your life on a mini chalkboard or whiteboard. It can be as simple as being thankful for the company, having your own cheerleading team, or having an exercise partner.
Be Thankful
Thanksgiving Weekend is the time to spend time with your loved ones. It's also the perfect time to relax or get out with furry friends. With so much to do this Thanksgiving Weekend, you have much to be thankful for. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving season, and what do you plan to do?
6 Clever Ways to Spend Halloween with Your Furry Friend
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Halloween offers another chance to have fun with your furry friend during the holidays. But what's a traveling pet parent to do when you're out of town on this ghoulish day? If you're looking for some inspiration or creative ways to spend Halloween with your pet pals while on the go, read on for these six fun tips:
1. Take a Halloween Hike
While everyone is trick-or-treating in the mall, you can take advantage of the great outdoors and head on a Halloween hike with your best furry friend. If you want to meet new people, consider joining a local "Howl-o-Ween" hike or create your own adventure with your travel buddies or family. For instance, you can make a Halloween scavenger hunt while hiking with your human and furry friends. Before you head out on the walk, choose a fun or tasty prize for your pet pack and consider hiding some of your pup's favorite toys. You can even hide some Halloween-inspired bags of treats on the hike, such as this Bocce's Bakery Witches Brew soft chewy treats. Give your hiking pack some scavenger hunt cards to mark off the items their dog finds, and the person who finds the most items wins! And if your cat is up for the adventure, you can bring him, too. Just make some adjustments to make your hike more cat-friendly, which may mean opting for a cat-friendly backpack like this Texsens Innovative Traveler Bubble Backpack.
2. Host a Howl-o-Ween at Your Hotel
If you're more of a homebody or just want to stay indoors on a rainy Halloween night, consider hosting your own Howl-o-Ween soiree in your hotel room. Hop on over to a local Party City or DoorDash your Halloween decorations to your hotel. Is your pup a howler? Offer special music for your guests, play a harmonica, and watch your pooch howl along. Use this opportunity to get creative and have a howling good time!
3. Hop on Over to a Yappy Hour
Love happy hour? Well, attending a Yappy Hour is one of the best ways to combine having a good time with your pet while meeting new people or just catching a vibe of the scene. Halloween presents the perfect time to find a local Yappy Hour participating in this year's ghoulish festivities. Check out the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Yappy Hour at the Margaritaville Hotel in San Diego. This rooftop Halloween-themed Yappy Hour takes place from 4-6pm on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, and includes a costume contest with a prize that consists of a dining credit, a unique amenity for your pup, and a one-night stay at the resort. Also, 20 percent of proceeds benefit the San Diego Humane Society. Expect toys and treats for your furry friends and a unique Doggy Menu with your pup's choice of "Barktails" like a Puppuccino or Pawgarita and some "Bark Bites," including a Bacon Bark Burger.
4. Create a Cat-Friendly DIY Haunted House
On vacation with your favorite feline? Give her something to explore without tearing up your pet-friendly Airbnb, even when you're out enjoying a ghost tour, and build a DIY Haunted House. Include a back scratcher, corrugated cardboard, and a dangling mouse or fish toy to give your cat some activities to keep them busy in their custom haunted house. You can paint it black, draw spider webs, and add tasty snacks to a fishing line or a feather for your cat to catch and snatch.
5. Enjoy a Pumpkin Patch
October is a great time to head to a local pumpkin patch with your pet. Check out these dog-friendly pumpkin patches across the United States:
Outhouse Orchards in North Salem, NY: Enjoy hayrides and a corn maze at this dog-friendly pumpkin patch, but make sure Fido is on a leash.
Arata's Pumpkin Farm in Half Moon Bay, CA: Enjoy pumpkin picking with your pet and hop on a hayride.
Louisburg Cider Mill's 2024 Family Farm Season in Louisburg, KS: Frolic through the 10-acre corn maze with your dog, or enjoy the pumpkin patch, tire tower, hay wagon rides, and more!
Mr. Jack O' Laterns Pumpkin Patch in West Palm Beach, FL: You can head to this magical pumpkin patch with your dog as long as she's on a leash and enjoy a wide variety of things to do, from a haunted maze to pumpkin bowling to a photo station for capturing great memories with your favorite pup.
Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms in Arlington, TX: Put a leash on your pooch and get ready to enjoy this interactive pumpkin patch at this pet-friendly farm.
6. Wind Down With a Movie 🍿 Night In
Not every moment with your furry friend needs to be spent outdoors, even when on your trip out of town. Whether the day has been filled with exciting times dashing around with your dog trick-or-treating or you're still exhausted from jet lag, you can opt for a movie night with your furry friend. Grab some popcorn 🍿 and a few savory snacks for your witty kitty 🐱 and opt for some horror comedies or whatever scary genre fits your fancy. We like old 80s and 90s classics like anything from Gremlins, Beetlejuice, or Tremors. Try some of these snacks:
For Humans:
Candy like these Zero Sugar Jolly Ranchers or Annie's Bees, Bugs, and Butterflies Halloween Candy.
Fruit platter with furry-like fruit, such as coconut or kiwi.
For Pets:
Wrapping it Up
Halloween is a fun time to spend quality time with your pet. Whether you head to a local pumpkin patch or stay in for a Gremlins' themed Howl-O-Ween hotel party, there are many options to take advantage of even when you're out and about traveling. How do you plan to spend Halloween with your furry friends?