Jolly Holly, Jack and Jill

Well, tis the season after all......and Jill and I were NOT going to let the fun times slip by us...so we headed out on a mini-h0liday adventure. You see, travelin' with your pet is not ALWAYS about being on the road...why sometimes the dog-dandiest times can be had right in your own back yard!

And so it was on this little holiday jaunt...right down the road to our very own Balloon Museum right here in Albuquerque. And WHOO-WEE were they dressed up for the holidays or what! You are SURE to find some high-flyin' fun there! Here we are ready to take to the skies in this hot air balloon......ah well maybe not today. There's no balloon over the basket....but a totally fab photo op. Go ahead and snap the pic....no wait...gotta get my smile on straight......hey I wasn't ready for the CHEESE part yet!...ah well. Handsome Jack anyway you call it..tongue in or out! What can I say. I think I'm goin' nuts...Is this a giant NUTCRACKER or what!?! How's this for my profile shot?
And what holiday visit would not be complete without a close-up visit with Santa Claus....er Santa Paws. Looks to me like he's gettin' ready to hit the skies soon for the Big Night flight....Christmas Eve.

I DO hope you have been good little girls and boys. Wouldn't want Santa to pass by your house!!!!! He's a-visitin' me FOR SURE! I made sure I was good in his presence....so's I can get MY presents! Some doggie treats, a few squeaky toys..... Yep Santy Paws...I've been a good little dog this year...I dog-guarantee!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

10 Days till Dog-mas!

Yep, that's right. It's 10 days till Christmas and I can give you TEN good reasons to go shopping for your pet! Well, maybe even more than 10...but let's start with that great little doggie boutique that I LUV to model for.....Doggie Door Company.

Now...here's the scoop from Santa's secret Dog-Shopper, yours truly.

Get your cabooty over there FAST...and get those dog-tastic toys and goodies before they sell out! Why...we made a real find there tod
ay, Jill and I. There are toys galore

...and doggie gingerbread cookies and more

...and even great holiday wearables......I'm doggone snazzy lookin' in my new collar, don't ya think?


And hey....all you dogs out there.....here's an inside secret just for you! Those gals at Doggie Door Company....they put the toys right at grabbing level for us! HA!!!! A sure fire way to snag a new toy.....lickety split!!!


Take it from Travelin' Jack, I HIGHLY dog-recommend you put this snazzy little boutique on the TOP of your shopping list!

I've got all my pup friends Christmas gifts now.........and I still have 10 more days to go before Santa Paws visits me! Now THAT's what I call dog-organized!

So...here's a word to the wise...if you haven't finished your shopping for the 4-footed kids on your list.....get trackin'...time's awastin'...and Santa Paws doesn't wait for anyone....

Doggie Hugs and Slurpy Kisses

High Desert Dogs Magazine Likes ME!!!! YAH!!

Yoo-whoo! There's an article in the December issue of High Desert Dogs Magazine about yours truly...Travelin' Jack. And it is all about my latest WIN as Dog-Governor of New Mexico.

Yep...words and barks are gettin' out. I'm waitin' to be sworn in come January.....hmmmm....maybe we should have another party.

In case you think I've gone dog-loony,.....just check out my website and all the info on my run for Dog-Governor is covered there!

Gotta get back to work now...you know it's doggone exhausting being Dog-Governor!

"I Rescued A Human Today"

Hey....look what Jill shared with me today! So doggone APROPOS (pretty impressive word for a bully, eh?) since I adopted Jill and my Step-Dog-mom Patricia......just threw those big brown eyes at them and VOILA! I was adopted!....er I mean I adopted Jill !!!!!!

How many of you out there have been adopted by your dog? Let's get a show of paws out there? AND....if you are one that raised your paw......HATS OFF TO YOU for adopting! You are the bestest people in the world! And Thanks to Janine Allen for sharing this little story! MWAAAHHH a doggie kiss for you from li'l ol' me, Travelin' Jack!

I Rescued A Human Today

Author:Janine Allen CPDT


Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me.

I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.

Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

Doggie Hugs & Slurpy Kisses!

Happy Thanksgiving Doggone It!

Enjoy the day...and love your friends and family all! Dog-Peace to Ya!

Happy Veterans Day!

And that tribute goes out to ALL our heroes, both present and past.

AND....don't forget our four-f0oted friends who are serving or have served in the military too! They are dog-heroes in my book for sure!

Thanks to all of you for protecting OUR freedom here in America...the land of the bold and the FREE!

Doggie Hugs and Slurpy Kisses!

New Mexico's 1st EVER DOG-GOVERNOR has been ELECTED!

Yep, it is true. This doggaroo has been dog-ficially voted in as New Mexico's 1st EVER Dog-Governor of New Mexico!

We tallied up the results on November 2nd-Election Night- and made the big announcement..and here's the good stuff!

1) We raised over $6000 for the participating NM Animal Welfare organizations.
2) We helped a good number of dogs & cats get adopted into new forever homes
3) We raised awareness of Animal Shelter and animal welfare needs & issues
4) I received 798 write-in votes from the Pet World on my PET-ition for Dog-Governor of New Mexico.

So in this humble dog-pinion, NOT TOO BULLY BAD!!!!!

And now that I am the new duly elected Dog-Governor of New Mexico...I will take my new role in continuing to promote these good causes and act as your very own Dog-Bassador of the Animal World here in New Mexico

.....all the while getting back to my normal dog-jobs...that would be TV Canine Star, Pet Travel Guru and more!

So as always..stay tuned for more crazy shenanigans from this pupparoo! We'll keep our paws to the road with all things GOOD!

Doggie hugs and slurpy kisses!

Canine Campaign Chugs Up to Chama!

Well, we had a busy day in Taos last weekend, but it didn't end there! We continued tracking on over to Chama to help out the four-footed kids there and the Chama Valley Humane Society.

You know, it's dog-gorgeous in Chama this time of the year! Look at this Color wouldja?!

We took this project on with the partnership of Mountainview Mall....and Christy, the resident Canine, helped me out! Thanks bunches of dog biscuits, Christy!

We had friendly passers-by visit with us, and drop some dollars in the donation box...some off the last Train ride of the Season, some enjoying Fall foliage, and some local area folks.We were glad to help out the Chama Valley Humane Society a bit...and we gathered more votes for the dog-GUV-2-BE too!

All's in a days work for this travelin' hound dog! Stay tuned...more fun CANINE CAMPAIGN stops coming up soon as we wind down to ELECTION DAY! For more info on me and my CANINE CAMPAIGN, check out my website.

Hot On The Canine Campaign Trail -Bark-A-Thon in the Park TAOS

Well we had one grand time at the Bark In the Park in Taos! We had an Adopt-A-Thon...and we are happy to say, Mr. Dillon (above) was adopted by a family from Colorado! How doggone cool is that, eh? And two other pups were adopted by their forever families too! YIPEE-KI-O-KAYAA!


And what fundraiser would be without a grand Silent Auction? Look at this fab dog-artwork and more! WoW.....good goin' Taos!

And OF COURSE there was a Dog Dress-Up Contest! We're not sure if this is a dog-dandy costume or a new discovery in the bug world....a Bee-Chiwawa!!??!!

And a good time was had by ALL---Pugs, Pups & People too! Look at this little cuz of mine...at least I think he is....or have I been miniaturized?
Now this guy is JUST my size...and another of my fab cuzins....this happy reunion between me and Sprocket was just the cat's meouw....er somethin' like that!


And then there were the races...why even your favorite Guv -2-B took part in this race.....harumph...that dog with the long legs beat me out at the finish line ..... .But that doesn't stop me from my RACE to be the 1st EVER DOG-GOVERNOR of New Mexico! And this pupparoo will keep on truckin' to earn bucks for NM's animal welfare organizations....and find homes for those 4-footed kids who need a forever family of their own!

For more info on my CANINE CAMPAIGN....head to my website for all the dog-tails!

On the CANINE CAMPAIGN Trail at SocorroFest

Time to hit the road....rounding up $s for the furry kids and their great organizations....and telling folks to ADOPT a Shelter Pet! And of course, we can't forget that furry friend write-in vote on my PET-ition for Dog Governor of New Mexico!

So off we went to SocorroFest! It was just grand! Of course I have to put on my patriotic campaign attire......a dog must ALWAYS be ready for that photo op and attention to detail ya know!

And hey....ya gotta be ready to give the ol' campaign presentation to those passer-by pups! I'm PRETTY sure I got her vote...after our little dog-chat and my smackin' kiss!
YIPPEE.....our first donations for the Animal Protection Association of Socorro! Way to go ladies! You just helped our furry friends cause!
Here's Miss Carmen.....getting the Dog-fficial "Travelin' Jack for Governor" Campaign Button...for all her hard work on this event! Thanks Miss C!!!

Oh....gotta get ready for another Campaign Photo Op....do I look okay!
OKee doggie....here's a write in vote on my PET-ition for Your's Truly.....the next Dog-Governor of New Mexico!
I'm pretty doggone happy with my CANINE CAMPAIGN stop at Socorro. What about you Miss Carmen?
And one last smooch deal before I hit the road again...I sure did hit the jackpot with these two little dolls, eh?
and now I'm "on the road again"

......see ya at the next CANINE CAMPAIGN stop next weekend! Headin' to Taos......one of my dog-fav places to visit! But if you want to see my CANINE CAMPAIGN platform and support the cause yourself, just check it ALL out on my website.

Doggie Hugs & Slurpy Kisses!

Watermelon Mountain Ranch-Animal Shelter Exra-Ordinaire!

It was Volunteer Day at Rio Rancho's Watermelon Mountain Ranch....where All Who Enter Here Will Find Love. So....I thought I'd join in on the good cause by holding a Canine Campaign on the spot. Well, let me tell you...if you've never visited this great organization....doggone it..get your paws in gear and head over to check out this snazzy Animal Rescue Resort.




Resort you say? Well, not exactly, but let me tell you....it is one fine and dog-dandy place to stay till these critters get a forever home and family. There are cozy little 'canine cottages' for the pups waitin' for a family...look at these digs would ya?
There's the Rabbit Hutch for wayward bunnies...Miss Muffet's Garden

and one snazzy home-away-from-home for those kute little kittens at the Catnip Inn. Check out this kitty dream home scene would ya? Pretty cat-tastic if you ask me! Here's Abigail...VOLUNTEER Extraordinaire...helping out in the Cat House! Way to go Abby! All us animals love your giving spirit!


And finally......some folks might JUST be lookin' for that very special pot-belly pig pet!!! Well...if that would be you...then Watermelon Ranch has your dream pet awaitin'.....3 pot belly pigs to choose from...there's Thelma and Louise....and then there is the very portly piglet-Louie! Can you believe those choices?

Yup....I LUVed Volunteer Day at Watermelon Mountain Ranch...and I loved my special tour by Animal Specialist Gabe...who is pretty dog-tastic fabulous in my books! He knows how to take care of these special critters...till they find their permanent home and family.

All the good folks at Watermelon Ranch are love-bugs to animals...and they've got my vote for sure!

If you want to help them out....here's how you might just be able to do that!

1) adopt one of these lovelee pets either from the ranch or at a PetSmart adoption day
2) Donate some bones and bucks.......check out their website for details on the many ways to do this...from donations..to Harley raffles...to attending the 2010 Fur Ball on November 6th.

Any way you choose........everyone comes out a winner.

and hey...tell 'em Travelin' Jack sent you! They've got my 5-paws Animal Welfare Rating....and as you know..it just doesn't get any better than that...doggone it!

Travelin' Jack....NEW MEXICO'S INDEPENDENT DOG-ERNATORIAL CANINE-DIDATE FOR DOG-GOVERNOR!

Now who wudda thunk a shelter dog from Colorado would rise to such doggone grand heights as to run for Dog-Governor of New Mexico! Well....Travelin' Jack...who else!?!

Yup, I'm throwin' my paw into the race....and raising awareness and $s for my 4-footed furry friends with New Mexico's great animal welfare organizations!



The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT was made Sunday at the Albuquerque Balloon
Museum. With lots of pomp and circumstance....just for this li'l ol' pup!

And I must say, it was one grand bash...what with my official band, SAGE,



my grand entrance with the Tin Lizzy Club of Albuquerque,


a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with 5 great animal organizations...and my BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.

Of course it wudda been nothin' without my loyal fans, both the human kind and the 4 footed variety.

But the best part of it all....we started my CANINE CAMPAIGN off with a bang! We adopted 5 cute little puppies to new forever families, we raised about $600 for the 5 animal organizations...and I entertained over 500 people and pets!

Not a bad day for this pupparoo....and now I am ready to hit the road and the CANINE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.

How can you help you ask? Well, check out my brand new website......buy my campaign goodies and the $s go to help the animals of New Mexico!

So...don't just sit there....get your paws on the BUY button and support my campaign! After all...I DO intend to be the next Dog-Governor of New Mexico...paws down!