Hello from a Travel-Loving Pet Owner!

There are two kinds of pet owners; ones that see their pet as “just an animal” and ones that see their pets as a true part of the family. In our house, we believe that animals are more than just pets, #petsarefamilytoo. As members of the family, they deserve to live a happy and healthy life.

Black dog licking a woman's face. They are wearing matching pink checkered bandanas

My husband and I are proud pet parents of 3 dogs and 2 ferrets. Our dogs are a variety of sizes, breeds, and temperaments. This combined with having a career as a zookeeper for over 15 years gives me a unique insight into dealing with the challenges that come with all animal personality types.

A red and white dog touching noses with a black and white ferret. The ferret is in a cage.

With so many pets (and a habit of taking in foster or stray dogs), we have become pros at budgeting and finding low-cost solutions to keep our crew healthy and happy.

Two dogs (one white and one red and white) standing and sitting in a pink kiddie pool filling up with water from a black hose

Add to the fact that I LOVE to travel, I am also very adept at planning low-cost itineraries AND have gained a ton of experience traveling with animals. Before I met my husband, my dog at the time (Remington) and I hit the road for 2 months while I was waiting for my next contract to start. I used my rent money for gas and food, and we spent a few blissful months on the road visiting family and friends.

Red and white dog with his head out the passenger side window of a grey car

Since then, we have been road-tripping with up to four dogs at once on our family trips. I promise it is not as hard as you think!

Man and woman kneeling next to their 4 dogs of various sizes and coloration on a hiking trail in the mountains

So, why can I help budget-friendly pet owners like you level up their pet-parenting skills and still have enough money left over to travel?

Between my husband and I, we have taken care of countless species in our homes including dogs, cats, rodents, birds, and reptiles.
As a zookeeper for over 15 years, I learned how to care for a variety of animals. This meant working with veterinarians to keep the animals healthy, diagnose, and treat any issues, and improve their quality of life through training and enrichment.
Animal jobs don’t pay well so I became a pro at surviving and thriving on a small budget. This includes finding ways to travel more with less money.
I traveled all around the Midwest for 2 months with my dog, Remington. And, my husband and I take several trips a year with all of our dogs. We constantly get compliments about our dogs on the road.

4 dogs sitting outside of a tent at a campsite

Providing the best life possible for your pets doesn’t have to be expensive and it doesn’t mean that you can no longer travel. Stick with me and learn:

Budget-friendly ways to keep your pets healthy and mentally stimulated
Creative ways to cut costs and save money
Ways to travel on a budget
Tips on how to travel with your pets or what information you should leave your pet sitter if your pets have to stay behind

Man and woman holding each other while looking at a waterfall.

Because of my history, I am uniquely positioned to help budget-friendly pet owners learn how to save money, travel more, and provide the best life possible for your pets without breaking the bank.

Man feeding treats to 5 dogs that are standing in a circle around him outside

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