Pet Organization Tips & Etiquette for the 'Howlidays' Whether you are Home bound or Outward Bound

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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 12, 2010 -- Gig Harbor, WA - November 2010 - The hustle and bustle of the holiday travel season is soon approaching...
Here are some holiday etiquette tips for pet parents,
whether you are staying at home or traveling this season, these
suggestions may help you and your pet stay cheerful! Sturdi Products is
here to help you

On the Road?
Pet travel expert Amy Burkert with GoPetFriendly.com says "traveling with
pets is a fantastic reminder to slow down and "sniff the roses." With all

the hustle and bustle that the fall and winter months bring, bringing your
pet can help calm the crowd. If you do decide to bring your four-legged
family members with you this year, make sure you travel and arrive
prepared. A hands free carrying case, such as the Sturdi Tote can be an
excellent tool to help you maneuver and pack with ease. Professional
organizers around the country agree that containers such as the SturdiBox
can help keep it compact and simple.

Whenever possible, avoid stress – for you and your pets. The holidays are
stressful enough! Comfortable travel and regular breaks and walks will

help keep the peace. "Keeping your pets on their normal schedule when you
travel will make them more comfortable and help avoid anxiety," adds
Burkert.

Be smart and ride safe with your pet whether you are in a vehicle, boat or
airplane. It is always advised to buckle your pet in when traveling by car
– the SturdiShelter Car-GO and Show Shelter models have convenient straps
that can be belted in. Accidents happen, and no one wants to make an
emergency vet visit EVER, especially not during Thanksgiving, Hannukah or
Christmas.

“When we are traveling via car or by air with our cats, the safest and

most comfortable travel is a Sturdi Products show shelter, tent, or
carrier. We do not go anywhere with our cats unless they are comfortably
secure and contained in a Sturdi product item," says Roeann Fulkerson,
Director Marketing & Public Relations at Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc -
www.cfainc.org/

At home?
When hosting a holiday event, keep in mind that some of our friends and
family members are allergic or are afraid of pets. We recommend a
SturdiShelter pop up that can safely contain your pets in your home or at
a trusted pet sitter’s house. The large carrying case with shoulder strap

makes it easy to transport the light weight shelter, food, toys and other
items needed for your pet’s day at the sitters.

Entertaining? Here are a few things to think about, when inviting guests
into your home. Do you share a bathroom with your pet? If so, consider
using a Sturdi Hanging Toiletry Organizer to pack up pet bath, grooming,
medications and other pet essentials in one place to be easily stored or
hung on a hook. It’s a great space saver for small bathrooms.

Here is a holiday organizing tip for pet owners: “Your pets will naturally

be very curious about any new items that appear on or near the floor. When
putting up decorations or setting out gifts, try to keep them away from
areas where your pets can get into them – for their safety as well as for
the safety of your holiday items!” Sharon Lowenheim, MBA, MS, Organizing
Goddess®, Inc. www.organizinggoddess.net

Will you be putting food out at your pet's eye level? Does your pet have
food or treat allergies? Will there be kids and adults around that will
want to sneak snacks to your pet? Instead of locking your pet up in a

spare room or backyard, or letting them roam free, try popping up the
largest SturdiShelter, the “Habitat” for single or multi-pet containment
in any room. This allows your pet to safely “hang out” and be part of the
family,from his or her own private dwelling with mesh ventilation windows
for all to see in and there is no assembly required!

“When entertaining during the holidays, set out food in places where your
pets won’t be able to help themselves when nobody is looking,” says Sharon
Lowenheim, MBA, MS, Organizing Goddess®, Inc. www.organizinggoddess.net.

Sturdi Products, Inc.

Sturdi Products, Inc. has gained an international reputation for designing
unique, attractive, durable & adaptable products that reflect the needs of
customers who travel with cats and small dogs. Since the creation of the
patented SturdiBag pet carrier in 1993, Sturdi now offers over 40
professional quality & innovative products. All Sturdi Products are
developed with a focus on safe pet travel, emergency preparedness planning
and pet show exhibition. Learn more at www.petcarrier.com.

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