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EPISODE 014:

The Travel Experience

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Travel Buddies

Windows down. Ears up. Noses to the wind. Adventure awaits.

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Hear

Going Places

PET PARENTS Annelise Ingram (RetrievAir) and Lesley Brog (Wags & Walks) share how they solve problems & save lives.

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Smell

Make Home Part of Your Carry-On

Pack a little piece of home on your next adventure.

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Taste

Charlie’s Harvest Stuffing

Pet-safe, and perfect for the holiday festivities.

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Touch

Keep Calm & Travel On

You’re a part of your pet’s travel experience, too. This will help…

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Pet-O-Scope

Scorpio Pet-O-Scope

A little mysterious. Fiercely loyal. Deeply intuitive. Tell us more…

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Your Q&A

Your Q&A’s

Traveling with pets comes with questions. Dr. Kevin has answers!

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Bags packed? Tickets booked? Pet family coming along?

Every pet parent knows the dilemma all too well. Bring our dogs and cats along or leave them in loving hands? And how do we make traveling easier, happier, and less stressful for everyone?

This month, we’re going places with our dear friends at RetrievAir, sharing inspiring solutions, extraordinary rescue stories, and plenty of pet wisdom for smooth skies and happy travels.

Secure your seatbelt, snuggle into a comfortable position, and let your curiosity take flight.

Ready, set, go.

Palms & Paws Happy Travel Guide for RetrievAir

First things first:
DOWNLOAD your free Happy Travel Guide

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Packed with everything to consider for your dog and cat before, during, and after your adventure, including a handy Travel Day Kit Check List.

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The PAWDCAST:
Going Places

What happens when extraordinary pet parents decide to solve the travel dilemma? We all benefit!

Annelise Ingram Annelise Ingram (dog mom to Professor) heads social impact and customer experience at RetrievAir, an airline created to bring peace of mind to pet parents everywhere.

Hear about their exciting programs and initiatives – including training service dogs how to fly and providing safe travels for hundreds of rescue dogs – that are her true passion. Professor must be proud!

Lesley BrogLesley Brog founded Wags & Walks 15 years ago and has saved almost 20,000 dogs and counting. 

Both guests show what inspiring lengths pet parents are willing to go in order to protect and provide for their beloved fur families.

We can’t wait for you to enjoy this episode… Happy listening!

See

Your Pet Selfies

Windows down. Ears up. Noses to the wind. Some pets are born adventurers. Others would prefer to supervise the packing from the comfort of the suitcase.

We love them all.

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Submit your pet selfie to be featured next month!

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Smell

Make Home Part of Your Carry-On

Ready for an easy tip that can bring calm, comfort and care to your travel buddy?

The nose knows what HOME smells like! … Read on.

A familiar blanket, small towel or other small item carrying the scent of home can provide a reassuring sensory cue in an unfamiliar environment.

Bring something familiar on your next trip, careful to not overpack your pet’s immediate space. They need room to settle comfortably.

Palms & Paws Travel Tip: Sleep with your pet’s travel blanket for a night or two before departure. To their nose, you just packed a little piece of home.

Want more ways to help your pet travel comfortably? Download our Happy Travel Guide, made with love just for you.

Dog noseDog nose

Taste

Charlie's Pet-Safe Harvest Stuffing

Here’s a classic Palms & Paws holiday recipe created especially for our cats and dogs to enjoy.

After all, they’ve been watching us cook all afternoon, and have been patiently (or not so patiently) waiting. This is for them.

Click here to download your Palms & Paws recipe and fill your home with thanks giving!

Charlie’s Harvest Stuffing (for Cats & Dogs)
 Ingredients:

 1 cup organic pumpkin purée
 ½ cup finely chopped organic carrots
 ½ cup cooked organic quinoa
 ¼ cup organic peas
 1 tablespoon organic olive oil
 1 cage-free organic egg (or flax egg for protein sensitive pets)
 Optional: cubes of organic sourdough bread

Consult your veterinarian if your pet has food sensitivities or allergies.

Instructions:

  1. Ask your human to preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine all ingredients
  3. Spread into a small baking dish or muffin tin.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
  5. Cool completely before serving.

Serving tip: A tablespoon or two is perfect for most pets — treats should make up no more than 10% of their daily diet.

Serve lukewarm and enjoy the moment together.

Touch

Keep Calm & Travel On

Here’s something worth remembering: YOU are part of your pet’s travel experience.

Dogs and cats can be sensitive to our behavior, tone of voice and changes in routine. When travel gets hectic, a little calm and predictability can help.

Try this: Before departure, take a few quiet minutes together. Settle beside your pet, breathe slowly, speak normally, and offer gentle affection if they welcome it.

No big production. No frantic last-minute fussing. Just another moment of your day together.

You provide a familiar voice, a familiar person, and a moment to settle.

Travel Tip: Practice calm moments at home several days before the trip. Familiar routines are easier (for all of you) to lean on when everything else is new.

Bonus Tip: This is as good for you as it is for your pet.

Pet-o-Scope

Happy Birthday, Scorpios

Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21)

A little mysterious. Fiercely loyal. Deeply intuitive. Scorpio season reminds us that some of the strongest connections don’t need words.

Scorpio dogs and cats, you sense your human’s moods like weather, and have the capacity to gently shift the energy in a room to comfort or calm.

Click here to download your very own Palms & Paws Pet-o-scope. 

Palms & Paws PLUS pet-o-scope for Scorpio

A.K.A.

Ask Dr. Kevin Anything

Ask Dr. Kevin!

Traveling with pets comes with questions. Lots of them. We’ve put together a collection of travel articles and a comprehensive travel guide to help you prepare.

Here are a few good places to start:

Q: What should I pack in my pet’s travel kit?

Dr. Kevin: The essentials, plus a few things you hope you won’t need. We’ve made a handy checklist so you don’t have to remember everything yourself.

👉 Read: Travel Guide, Pt. 1: Before You Fly

Happy Travel Guide

Q: How do I know if my pet needs calming medication for travel?

Dr. Kevin: Plan ahead with your veterinarian. Some pets benefit from medication for anxiety or motion sickness, but travel day should never be the first time you try something new. Your veterinarian can help you choose the right approach and test it safely beforehand.

👉 Read: Travel Guide, Pt. 2: During Flight

Q: My service dog has never flown before. How can I prepare her?

Dr. Kevin: Practice is important, especially when your dog needs to stay focused and comfortable in an unfamiliar environment. RetrievAir is also involved in service dog training initiatives, so we’re exploring what that looks like.

👉 Listen: Going Places Pawdcast

Palms & Paws Travel Experience

Q: We’re hosting the whole family for Thanksgiving. Any advice for keeping our pets comfortable?

Dr. Kevin: Give them a quiet place to retreat, protect their usual routines, and make sure guests understand your pet’s boundaries. Holiday gatherings are exciting for us, but can be overwhelming for them.

👉 Listen: Sound Bites of Gratitude Pawdcast

👉 Read: Our Holiday Safety Guide

 

Try It: Ask A Question
Palms & Paws Happy Travel Guide for RetrievAir

Easier pet travel with Retrievair

A special shout-out to our friends at RetrievAir for helping us bring this month's Travel Experience to life! Planning an adventure with your dog or cat? We'd love to hear about it! We might even feature your adventure on Instagram @palmspawsofficial. Happy Travels!
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Finally, Coming Home

This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating the rescue organizations, volunteers, foster families, veterinarians and transport partners who help make homecomings possible for dogs and cats without a home.

There’s something especially meaningful about the journey that ends with a rescue pet finding their forever family.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give thanks this season, consider supporting an animal rescue organization in your community.

They will always welcome support, donations, volunteering, fostering, or sometimes simply snuggling. Need ideas? We’ve got them.

Until next month…

With slow blinks and tail wags,
The entire Palms & Paws Pawsse

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