GIVEAWAY DETAILS & OFFICIAL RULES
Giveaway Items:
- One (1) – Sleepypod Yummy Travel Bowls set, value is $39.99, winner chooses one color from the following choices: Sea Breeze, Key Lime, Mango Tango, or Very Berry
- Four (4) – 400 gram (.88 lbs.) bags of Orijen dog or cat food, value is $8.50 per bag, winner chooses four (bags) in any combination from the following choices: Regional Poultry and Fish Grain-Free Dry Cat & Kitten Food, 6-Fish Grain-Free Dry Cat & Kitten, Grain-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, or Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
- No cash or other substitution may be made, except by Sleepypod (“Sponsor”), who reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value if the prize is not available for any reason as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion.
- The winners are responsible for any taxes and fees associated with receipt or use of a prize.
Sponsor:
- The Giveaway is sponsored by Sleepypod, 2797 East Foothill Boulevard, Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91107.
Agreement to Official Rules:
- Participation in the Giveaway constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
Eligibility:
- No purchase necessary. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning.
- Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia.
- You must be 18+ years or older.
- Only one entrant per e-mail address per household.
- Sleepypod, LaunchLab Inc., Orijen, and Zeus & Company employees and their immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members are not eligible.
- Subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
- Participation in the Giveaway constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these official rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling requirements set fort herein.
Privacy:
- Participation in the Giveaway constitutes your consent to Sponsor’s use of your name for promotional purposes in any media to include the internet, without further payment, notice, review, or approval.
Entry Period:
- Contest begins: Tuesday, March 27 at 12:01 EST
- Contest ends: Wednesday, April 4 at 12:01 EST
Entry:
- Entry method: Rafflecopter
- To enter the Giveaway, follow the instructions on the giveaway site. You will automatically receive one giveaway entry by completing the required entry.
- In addition, you may earn extra entries for completing the non-required entries.
- LIMITATIONS: Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same e-mail address and/or household. Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different e-mail addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entrant’s entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, or misdirected registrations, which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the e-mail address used to register will be deemed the registrant.
Drawing:
- Sponsor will randomly select the potential giveaway winner from all eligible entries through the use of Rafflecopter.com on or around the end date specified for the Giveaway period. The odds of being selected as a potential winner depend on the number of eligible entries received during the entry period.
Winner Notification:
- Potential winners will be contacted via email and will be asked to provide their full name, age and mailing address within a specified time period.
- Winner has seven (7) days to respond to initial winner notification.
- If a potential winner does not respond within the timeframe stated in the notification email, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all entries received during the Entry period.
Requirements of the Potential Winners:
- Except where prohibited, the potential winners may be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (the “Affidavit/Release”) within seven (7) days of being notified.
- If a potential winner fails to sign and return the Affidavit/Release within the required time period, an alternate entrant will be selected in his/her place in a random drawing of all entries received.
Release and Limitations of Lliability:
- By participating in the Giveaway, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor and its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, distributors, advertising/promotion agencies, and each of their respective parent companies and each of such company’s officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively the “Giveaway Entities”) from and against any claim or cause of action, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Giveaway; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) errors in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries; or (e) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Giveaway or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Giveaway Entities’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Giveaway, and in no event shall the Giveaway Entities be liable for attorney’s fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
Giveaway Results:
- Winner results will be posted in the “Giveaways” section of this blog.
Canine Ambassadors at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Provide Heartwarming Experiences
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are world renown for extraordinary properties with features that provide guests with authentically local experiences. Play a round of golf in the historic home of the game while at the Fairmont St. Andrews, Scotland property; jump into an outrigger canoe excursion for a taste of Hawaiian culture at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui; or sip locally produced wine and soak in the aura of one of the most acclaimed U.S. wine regions at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.
Marvelous and magnificent as these experiences of place may be, perhaps the most heartwarming experiences are those shared with the Fairmont Canine Ambassadors. Is the four-legged friend that you’ve brought with you to one of the pet-friendly Fairmont properties longing for another wet nose to sniff? Miss the pet you left at home? Fairmont guests looking for companionship or perhaps a bit of extra security on a walk about town can turn to any of the resident Canine Ambassadors at the hotels listed below. After your Fairmont stay, keep in touch with your furry pal by sending an e-mail, and in some cases, stay in touch via facebook.
Fairmont St. Andrews, Scotland • Smudge
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Quebec • Jordy
Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta • Marcus
Fairmont Tremblant in Quebec • Gracie
The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston • Catie
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City • Santol
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver • Mavis & Beau
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa • Zeus
Fairmont Pittsburgh • Edie
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club • Tusker & Grammie
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property information http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Property/ Fairmont Hotels & Resorts reservations 1-800-257-7544 http://www.fairmont.com/en_fa/
Tips to Keep Your Pet’s Energy High During Your Adventures Together
by Dr. Ernie Ward Jr., Veterinary Advisory Board Member of Petplan pet insurance
Dogs just wanna have fun. Fun for dogs means lots of running, chasing, and playing. All that fun needs fuel so here are some tips for keeping your active outward hound’s energy levels high during your adventures.
Good food on the go
You’ve just driven halfway across the country only to discover your dog’s diet is nowhere to be found. Don’t stress (this is supposed to be an adventure, right?). If you’ve been feeding a super-premium food, why not just share what you’re eating? I recommend feeding your dog a mixture of well-cooked fish, fresh vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots and broccoli and a little rice, quinoa or oatmeal.
For cats, feed fish or meat from your dinner plate (avoid excess breading, salt, and spices). Keep the portion sizes small and be sure to provide plenty of pure drinking water while you’re away. Unless you’re going to be away for weeks, this nutritional strategy should be just fine. As always, try to travel with your omega-3 fatty acid supplements and offer them with each meal.
H2Oh so important
Energetic outdoor activities can dry up a dog’s water reserves quickly, so make sure you stop and offer water breaks every 20 to 30 minutes. Don’t allow your dog to drink too much too rapidly to help prevent the risk of bloating. Offer a few ounces of water at a time and repeat frequently throughout the day.
Power eating
The night before a long day of hiking or exploring, make sure your dog eats a good dinner. The morning of your outing, feed a smaller meal with a little more fat content. At lunchtime, offer another small energy-dense snack with high fat content. After you return home, replenish your dog’s energy stores with a standard-sized meal high in protein. Be careful not to over-feed before or during activity. Small, high-fat snacks are the best way to keep your dog’s power levels soaring.
Balancing act
The best way to ensure you’re feeding a highly active dog enough is to closely monitor its weight. By weighing every week or two, you can determine if your dog is gaining, losing or maintaining a healthy weight and adjust feeding as needed. If you notice any sudden or severe weight changes, go to your vet immediately.
Dr. Ernie’s Energy Mix
Here’s a great trail for dogs mix we carry on longer outings! In a large bowl, mix equal handfuls of freeze-dried liver, freeze-dried salmon, dried blueberries, dried apples, and dried goji berries. Transfer to a large Ziploc bag and you’re ready to go! Offer a handful of trail mix every hour or so.
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Dr. Ernest (Ernie) Ward Jr., DVM, is a 1992 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the owner and chief-of-staff of Seaside Animal Care in Calabash, North Carolina, which received the prestigious National Practice of Excellence. Dr. Ward is a frequent author and lecturer and is a member of the Veterinary Economics’ Editorial Advisory Board. He has been featured on Animal Planet and has appeared on numerous television and radio talk shows and newscasts around the country.
This article originally appeared in the “Outward Hound” issue of fetch! magazine, a quarterly publication of Petplan pet insurance, America’s #1 rated pet health insurance provider. To learn more about Petplan and to read past issues of fetch!, visit www.GoPetplan.com.”
My Favorite Pet-friendly Destinations in Ottawa
by Sonja Lishchynski of Montecristo Travels
Winterlude in Ottawa, Canada.
Ottawa and Canada’s National Capital Area encompassing Gatineau and it’s Hills is known for many things, such as it’s famous canal (the worlds longest skating ring), the tulip festival, Winterlude, the many music festivals, the Gatineau Hills for hiking, cycling, maple syrup, and fall foliage. Here in this modest city, some of the Nation’s most popular and architecturally famous museums have put down foundations: The Museum of Civilization, National Gallery of Canada, Canadian War Museum, and the newly refurbished Canadian Museum of Nature, to name a few. This city celebrates its history, Parliament Hill sits proud with its magnificent tower and library, and the Bytown Museum explains the history of the canal that remains manually “manned” in the warm months. You can grab an ice cream, walk over and watch the boats go up—or down—the canal locks with Fido at your feet.
Montecristo in front of Ottawa’s Parliament.
Ottawa hosts a number of pet-friendly hotels and a healthy number of dog-friendly parks exist, some of which are even off-leash. A great resource was developed by the Ottawa Dog blog and lists all the parks from best to least—it’s worth a look and includes maps and can be sorted by popularity or friendliness! Visit the Ottawa Park Finder for the green space closest to where you are staying. One thing is certain, you will have a park nearby. The most famous and best loved dog park is Bruce Pit, located in the far west end of Ottawa; it offers several acres of forested land with dozens of trails throughout. The park even has its own website and discussion forum.
Although pets are not allowed inside any of the museums or on the Governor General’s lands, Ottawa is an easy city to walk with your dog. Small boutiques (Zone, Justine and Justina, etc.) in the downtown ByWard Market will welcome petite dogs on leash or in arms. The new up and coming “Westoboro” area will be pet-friendly as well. The area has the most entertaining neighbourhood block party called Westfest, which is very dog friendly! (Note: malls do not allow dogs.)
Along the Rideau River, the Canal, the Ottawa River, and in every area of the city, parks pepper the city with large, majestic trees. If you don’t believe it, take a hot air balloon ride—without Fido, I’m afraid. The areal view will prove this point more clearly than any words could. September 3-6 you can bring your dog and watch the hundreds of balloons raise, take off, and float up to the sky during the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. See the sky decked with bright floating spheres as the sun sets over the region.
After spending the day roaming the parks and sights you’ll be hard pressed to find a “Fido’s welcome” place to dine. This is where the city fails miserably. City bylaws do not allow dogs to join you, not even on a patio. Some restaurants will allow you to tie up your dog on the other side of the patio railing—but if you have a toy dog that makes this suggestion an unsafe practice, so in this situation you’re out of luck. Considering the long bout of winter this city gets (about 5-6 months), the lack of indoor pet-friendly eateries is even more surprising. There is one glorious exception to the rule and that is a coffee shop/pet boutique on Bank Street called WAG. Here you can kick up your feet, sit down, enjoy some great java and a cookie, free Wi-Fi, as well as some dog cupcakes, treats, and in the summer months … doggy ice cream!
Montecristo in front of WAG on Ottawa’s Bank Street.
If you love authentic croissant and a great espresso you can also stop in at The French Baker and Benny’s Bistro (named after their first wire haired dachshund), Ottawa’s very own taste of authentic France bread and pastries. It seems, the owner decided to treat his customers the way he would in his native France and you will often see people walk in with either a pocket dog in their arm, or even a large husky on leash to go pick-up their fresh bread. Dogs are not however, allowed in the fabulous little bistro restaurant in the back. There is a second location on Bank Street as well.
Montecristo stops in at The French Baker.
In the warm months, most coffee shops have dog-friendly patios. Since the food and coffee is served “to go,” these establishments manage to circumvent the bylaw and allow dogs to join their humans outdoors. Ottawa has many Coffee Shops from which to choose. You’ll likely find your favorites such as Starbucks, Second Cup, not to mention Ottawa’s own and excellent Bridgehead. A favorite is Planet Coffee. Tucked away in a little corridor of York Street, Planet Coffee is an outdoor space where you can sit down for some java with your dog. In an inner courtyard with its tables spread over the cobblestone sidewalk and a path and surrounded by massive, old grey stone walls of the first Ottawa merchant homes, absent of cars going by you may feel transported to Europe—if only for a moment.
If fresh, locally grown organic foods really get you going, then a dog-friendly stroll through The Ottawa Farmers Market is for you! Open from June to October on Thursdays and Sundays you will see, smell, and taste all that this region has to offer. Producers must be within a specific radius of the National Capital Area to have a booth at this market and rules also state: “The promise of the Ottawa Farmers’ Market is that all goods sold by the vendors who participate are produced by those vendors.This ensures that the customer wanting to buy locally is able to and is purchasing the freshest meat and produce available while supporting local producers.”
People will gather for an open-air breakfast of waffles and strawberries, dogs will mingle, children will play and go on a horse and carriage ride, and sometimes there is even a petting zoo. It’s great fun for locals and visitors alike.
If things that go bump in the night are up your alley, or you simply like to know the more sinister history of the city, then Ottawa has a treat for you! Sign up for a haunted walk of the city. This tour will convey all the spooky tales that are a part of this city’s rich heritage. Lucy, director of Canine Services, has been with the Haunted Walk since 1999. According to the Haunted Walks website Lucy recommends the Original Haunted Walk to all of her canine colleagues. Ottawa is a city full of dog lovers. The proof is in the pudding, the large number of dog schools, pet boutiques, dog parks, quality vets, doggy daycare, agility training and even doggy camp is a testament to a city that has gone to the dogs. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Sonja Lishchynski and her dog Montecristo chronicle their travel adventures and share pet travel information garnered along the way in the blog, Montecristo Travels. Their next adventure is a sailing trip around the Mediterranean. All photos by Sonja Lishchynski.
by Melanie Monteiro, author of The Safe Dog Handbook
Most pet parents agree the mere thought of flying their beloved companions “below cabin” is daunting. And in some cases it should be avoided altogether.
But should a time come when you must consider the prospect, knowing what the experience is like from Fido’s point of view can help you determine whether he (and you) are up for the adventure.
For the inside scoop, I asked pilots, baggage handlers, flight attendants, and customer service representatives from United, American, and Alaska Airlines, as well as British Airways, to weigh in on the subject.
Drop-off and Loading
Assuming you’ve met all the airline’s pet travel guidelines including your vet’s approval, once you drop your kenneled pet off he’ll be taken to a designated holding area until its time to load. His kennel will then be placed by hand onto the loading ramp for the short ride up to the plane’s cargo hold. One pilot I spoke with mentioned witnessing baggage handlers riding alongside kennels on the loading ramp for added safety, although this is certainly not the norm.
Once inside the hold, the kennels are secured in an area designated for live animals, away from the other baggage and cargo. While one airline employee claimed there are only runners to keep the kennels in place, everyone else said the kennels are either strapped down individually or otherwise secured with tarp or netting. This would be an important detail to clarify with your airline.
The Air Down There
The air in the cargo hold is the exact same pressurized, temperature-controlled air that circulates throughout the main cabin. But because the multitude of human bodies sitting together generates added warmth in the more insulated main cabin, the air is always cooler in cargo. To remedy this, most aircrafts have a “high/low” switch in the cockpit that sends additional warm air to cargo, which the pilot sets to “high” whenever there are live animals below. One pilot states that on a Boeing 777, the cargo air averages about 18°C (64.4° F) with the switch set to high, but can drop to below 10 °C (50°F) if mistakenly left on the low setting.
To help prevent such an accident, all pilots are informed on their load manifest when there are live animals “in the pit.” For caution’s sake, it would be wise to ask your flight attendant to confirm the pilot has “flipped the switch” and is aware of your precious cargo below!
Noise and Light
The cargo area is not lit in flight, so the area will be dark. It will also be noisier than in the main cabin.
Delays and Layovers
I received varying answers as to how cargo temperature is controlled when a plane is waiting on the tarmac. Find out in advance what the airline’s procedure is should there be a delay, and speak up to remind crew your pet is below should a delay occur—especially in hot or cold weather.
Plan Ahead for a Better Journey
To help ready your companion for flying, make him comfortable in his kennel as soon as possible, starting at home. Put blankets and/or an old shirt of yours inside, leave the doors open, and feed him meals and treat-stuffed toys inside. Encourage him to sleep inside and experiment with short periods of leaving him alone with the door closed. Get him used to the jostling he’ll experience by lifting his kennel in and out of your car and driving around. Ask friends to help you, to get him used to being handled by others. Do whatever you can to simulate his day as “checked baggage.” And of course, be sure he’s had a nice long walk and potty break before the flight.
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Melanie Monteiro is a dog safety expert, pet first aid instructor, and author of The Safe Dog Handbook. You may also find her at The Safe Dog on You Tube.
It’s not an uncommon occurrence. Your pet is in its carrier and you think it is clear sailing until you get to your destination. Suddenly, your pet has an “OOPS!” moment and the interior of the carrier is a wet mess.
According to DryFur, “Contrary to what many pet owners believe, it is never a pet’s fault when he/she has an accident while in a pet carrier, crate or cage. Many pet owners further believe that this is a way for the pet to show signs of anger, revenge or resentment. This is never the case. It is completely against the pet’s nature to soil an area that he/she then must sit, lay or sleep in. Since this is not a ‘behavior problem’ that can simply be addressed by discipline or training, you as the pet owner must be understanding and know why it happens.”
DryFur lists three main reasons that pets have accidents in carrier kennels, crates, and cages:
1) Excessive periods of time in the carrier
- auto trips (vets, moving, kennel, groomers, dog or cat shows, vacations)
- airplane trips (vacations, breeders shipping (vacations, breeders shipping pets to new owners, dog or cat shows)
- on exhibit (dog and cat shows)
- times when crating is necessary (hotels, motels, house breaking, introducing new pet to household)
2) Fear
- being forced into unfamiliar environments (loud noises, unfamiliar sounds, vehicle motion, strange smells, temperature changes)
- associates carrier to bad experience (visit to vet, surgery-spay or neuter, moving, being caged long periods)
3) Age and/or illness
- medications (can cause excessive thirst & urination)
- kidney disease (common in elderly pets, causes excessive thirst & urination)
- diabetes (causes excessive thirst & urination)
- muscle control (senior & very young pets may not have same control as adult pets)
You could line your carrier with newspaper in anticipation of wetness from an accident, but newspaper remains damp, leaving your pet uncomfortable. Plus, when moistened, newspaper tears apart ultimately making cleanup a less than pleasant endeavor. Another alternative would be to use an old cloth, but it too remains damp when moistened and less than comfortable for a pet.
DruFur pet carrier inserts, however, have super absorbent polymers that trap wetness and keep it away from a pet in a gel-like state deep below the surface of the pad. The pads are soft, cushioned and cloth-like to help keep pets comfortable. Also, an insulated rigid core provides stability to the carrier and helps to hold the insert in place (no bunching up) providing a stable surface for the pet to sit, stand, and turn around. Dry Fur pet carrier inserts are disposable, so no washing or laundering is ever required.
There are four available DryFur sizes: Pink-Petite, Blue-Small, Yellow-Medium, and Green-Large. Flexible wings pads in each size category adapt to the size of your carrier, crate or kennel.
DryFur Pads are sold two to a package and are available at Sleepypod’s on-line store and at Dry Fur’s on-line store.
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Rawl Rawl remains dry and comfortable on long trips thanks to DryFur pet carrier inserts.
by Dr. Shelby Neely of Ask the Cat Doctor
When your cat is exposed to other cats in any way, vaccine status is very important. Boarding at a veterinary hospital or boarding facility is no exception. In fact, most boarding facilities will require that your cat be up-to-date on vaccines in order to stay there. This is for your cat’s protection.
Vaccine requirements vary from facility to facility. However, it is in your own best interest to ensure that your kitty is up-to-date, in particular, with the vaccine generally referred to as the FVRCP vaccine.
FVRCP stands for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia, three viruses that can make unvaccinated cats very ill. Infection with the Rhinotracheitis virus and Calicivirus cause feline upper respiratory diseases. Panleukopenia, caused by a parvo virus, affects the GI tract. Vaccinated cats will either not develop these diseases or will get a very mild form of them while unvaccinated cats can become seriously ill and even die. Direct contact is not required for transmission—some of these viruses can travel through the air via sneezing or can even be transmitted by bowls, bedding, or human hands and live in the environment for very long periods of time.
It is also important that your cat be up-to-date with the Rabies vaccine. Rabies is a deadly disease and, while a boarding facility may not be a terribly likely location where your cat could contract the virus, the fatal nature of the disease makes it not worth taking any chance. In addition, the rabies vaccination is almost always required by state, county, or township laws.
There are additional vaccines that may be appropriate for your cats if they go outdoors, but most boarding facilities will not require them. These include FeLV, FIV, and FIP vaccines (feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, and feline infectious peritonitis). Your cat should not be at risk for contracting these viruses while boarding if you confirm that any boarding facility where your kitty will stay does not allow cats from different households to be in contact with each other. If they do, that is dangerous and not a place where you should be boarding your cat.
If your cat has never been vaccinated before, the vaccines should be given at least two weeks in advance of boarding in order for them to be protective. An unvaccinated cat must have two FVRCP vaccines 21-28 days apart to be protected. The second of these two vaccines must be given at least two weeks prior to boarding.
If your cats have been kept up-to-date on their vaccines for years, current thinking is that vaccines may not be needed as often as we used to believe or perhaps not at all after a certain age and/or a certain number of vaccines. However, the boarding facility will probably still require a certificate from your veterinarian proving that your cat was vaccinated within the last year or other required period of time.
Always discuss vaccination requirements and risks with your veterinarian. There are some special circumstances, such as your cat’s age and health status, that may need to be addressed with the boarding facility prior to arranging for your cat to board. While protecting your cat against diseases such as rabies and upper respiratory viruses is important, elderly and physically compromised cats can possibly be harmed more than helped by vaccinations. Only you and your veterinarian can determine the best plan for your cat.
For more information on cat vaccines, the illnesses they protect against, vaccine schedules, and the risks and benefits of vaccines, please visit
- http://www.askthecatdoctor.com/catvaccines.html
- http://www.askthecatdoctor.com/feline-sneezing.html
- http://www.askthecatdoctor.com/rabies-virus.html
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Dr. Shelby Neely has been a feline veterinarian for over 20 years and is the cat doctor/writer behind the highly successful Ask the Cat Doctor blog.
Indulge your pooch and simultaneously improve the lives of less fortunate pups. It’s a win-win deal.
Nestled in an exclusive enclave on Beaver Creek Mountain, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch embodies Rocky Mountain luxury and the adventurous, pioneering spirit of the American West.
Ski from village to village, enjoy a hike in the refreshing mountain air, or sit by the ever-popular fire pit at the Beaver Creek lodging and absorb the breathtaking landscape this luxurious surrounding this pet-friendly Colorado resort.
When you pamper your pooch at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, the resort will donate $25 to the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for every pet stay. In 2011, the total donation was more than $11,000.
Every four-legged visitor to The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is welcome to “Bachelor’s Pack”–led by the resort’s resident Saint Bernard “Bachelor” and resident English Cream Golden Retriever “Miner”–with a host of enhanced canine-friendly services and amenities.
“Bachelor’s Pack” amenities for your pet:
- Premium amenities for guest use during stay, including premium dog bowls and overstuffed beds
- Bachelor’s V.I.P. Pack, containing treats, toys, and a dog-friendly area handbook and guide
- “Fido Fridays” and “Bachelor Brunch,” seasonal canine fun in the sun
- “Doggie Daybreak & Twilight” hikes, departing daily from the Mountainside Terrace
- “Pampered Pup” in-room doggie massage, presented by The Bachelor Gulch Spa
- All-natural pet food and treats available for in-room orders
- A variety of premium pet retail in the lobby-level Signature Shop
The resort assesses a pet cleaning fee of $125 for the first three nights, and a fee of $25 per night, thereafter. Via its “Pampered Paws for a Cause” initiative, the resort donates $25 of this fee, per stay, to the ASPCA.
Property features and amenities include:
- Spago by Wolfgang Puck, seasonal American cuisine with global accents
- The Bachelor Gulch Spa, Forbes Four-Star 21,000-sq.-ft. spa and fitness center
- The Bachelor Gulch Express high-speed quad chairlift, steps from the resort’s backdoors
- Beaver Creek Sports premium in-house ski and snowboard outfitter
- Year-round outdoor, heated pool
- Tennis courts
- Signature Shop
- Ritz Kids
- Bachelor Gulch Youth Spa Program
- Ski concierge
- Ski nanny
- Executive business center
- Computers, printers, fax machines and copiers available for guest use
- More than 26,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space
Guest room features and amenities:
- 40 Club Level Rooms and Suites, including The Ritz-Carlton Suite
- 95% of rooms offer mountain or valley views
- 69 rooms offer a fireplace
- 78 rooms offer a walk-out balcony
- 33 rooms offer a fire place and walk-out balcony
- Custom-designed wood doors and millwork
- 400-thread count Frette linens
- Separate shower and marble bathtub
- High-speed wireless internet and fax connections
Resort fee:
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch assesses a $25 resort fee per room, per night. Amenities and services encompassed in the resort fee include:
- Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access in guest rooms and public areas
- Local and toll-free phone calls
- Use of the state-of-the-art fitness center, group fitness classes, swimming pool and whirlpools
- Complimentary access to The Bachelor Gulch Spa sauna, steam rooms and wet therapies
- Game Room featuring air hockey, pool table, Wii® and more
- Ski-in/ski-out valet services and overnight equipment storage
- Complimentary transportation to/from Beaver Creek Village, with transfer service available to Arrowhead Village
- Point-to-point transportation to and from Avon (subject to driver availability)
- Snow shoe equipment
- Preferred tee times at Red Sky Ranch Golf Club
- 18-hole Bachelor Gulch Disc Golf Course
- On-site recreation, including bocce ball, badminton, horseshoes and more
- Receive a one-time $25 spa credit with a purchase of $100 or more at Spa or Spa Boutique
- The Ritz-Carlton eco-friendly bottled water in-room, refreshed daily
- Evening marshmallows at the Fire Pit year-round
