Pilot Program for this Pooch!

Ah yes, we all remember when I had to go under the knife....torn CCL on my back leg. Well, we decided we did NOT want any more of that surgery stuff...no way, Jose!

So Jill did some research, some fast talkin' (she is good at that after all!)....and lo and behold before you can blink a dog-blink....I've been picked to be a Pilot Dog with Pall Corporation for their new Pilot Program with a super dooper cell builder program called Purecell Platelete Enhancement Therapy....or PET for short....kinda like that acronym name....has a nice doggie ring to it!

Anyway, I am now a graduate of the procedure. My very own special surgeon, Dr. Peter Schwarz of VESCNM worked with Dr. Schaffer in NY state from Pall......they planned the whole thing...then I got to take a nice nap while they did their magic.

I'm thinking positive dog-thoughts about this here special, super high-tech procedure...not only is it going to help heal my bad leg, but it is going to keep my other ligament from tearing! At least that is THE plan by this pup!

Right now, I am still a bit dopey (I know that is normal for me...but more so than normal!) from the happy gas they gave me. But planning on being back on the trail VERY soon.... so stay tuned. I'll let you know how my little pilot project works out!

And in the meantime...thanks Dr. Schaffer and Dr. Schwarz (and the whole team at VESCNM for takin' such doggone grand care of li'l ol' me, Travelin' Jack!

doggie hugs and slurpy kisses....MMMMWWWWAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!

Travelin' Jack needs YOU!

SERIOUSLY!!!!!! In the words of our great Uncle Sam.....WE NEED YOU...I have put my special paws-touch on this well-used phrase and started my own WE NEED YOU campaign! And it is nothing other than my favorite 'pet project'....so to speak.

And here we are at Round One! I have taken on the P-AWESome job of Sponsoring two pets a month who NEED a new forever family! One Kitty....(Yes, Travelin' Jack likes kitties too!)....and One Doggy.

So DRUM ROLL.....Presenting today My Poster Kitty of the Month and my Poster Doggie of the Month....both of whom DESPERATELY need and want their own family! I can dog-spect their position as I was a shelter doggie once myself...before Jill adopted me. So My Cause Hits close to home for me.

Here they are....IN ALL THEIR CUTENESS!

Puff

# 13895

6 years, spayed female

I think my photo shows off my lovely, sweet face. I have long, soft, fluffy hair in light tones that go so well with my gentle, calm personality. Brushing keeps it looking luscious. I may even give you a cat nip! I have been well taken care of in the past and hope to go to my last and best forever home. Come seek me out and judge for yourself. I’m at Animal Humane’s main campus: 615 Virginia Street SE ABQ, NM 87108. 505.255.5523. www.animalhumanenm.org

Rooster #14825 I am a 1 year old neutered male Sharpei mix. I’m a peppy pup with lots of love to give. I enjoy running and playing with my toys, but most of all I love the time I get to spend with my people friends. I have a true desire to learn and please so with the help of a patient person I can be all I can be. Take me home and we can have many years of happiness together. I’m at Animal Humane | New Mexico’s main campus: 615 Virginia Street SE ABQ, NM 87108. 505.255.5523. www.animalhumanenm.org HOW CAN YOU HELP YOU ASK? Three ways. 1) You can decide to add that special 4-footed member to your family and contact Animal Humane of NM right now...before someone else adopts them! ......or if you just can't adopt 2) Send a $ donation to AHNM....so they can feed Puff and Rooster while they are in their temporary home at AHNM. 3) Share this blog site with EVERYONE you know....someone out there MAY just be looking for that best-friend...and VOILA......here's their dream pet! AND everyone will be happy! I-Travelin' Jack....will be 'specially dog-thrilled to have these two babies in a wonderful forever home and family! Yes...it is true....TRAVELIN' JACK NEEDS YOU! I challenge you to RISE to the Challenge!

AHHH....Angel Fire Delight!

The cool mountain air....snazzy resort, even a country club....lots of fun outdoors activities...just what this DoG ordered! And off we went to check it out.

Of course the first stop at any new place should always be the Visitor Center...and whew-doggie...let me tell you sumpin...the red carpet was rolled out for this puparoo! Why even the Exec. Director, Karen Kelly and her Guy Friday, Jimmy took time out of their busy schedules to bid me a warm Angel Fire welcome! AAAHHH....smell that fresh mountain air!

I learned all about some wonderful things to do in Angel Fire in the summer....like fishing, horse-drawn wagon cowboy breakfasts (that one is a future blog all by itself!) golfing at the Country Club...the spectacular Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park....and of course, the snazzy resort itself.

So off we go on an Angel Fire adventure. After we got the low-down from the Visitor Center, we headed straight to the Vietnam Vet Memorial...one spectacular setting, handsomely groomed walkways that this dog sure did enjoy...and of course the memorial itself! Whether you were a Vietnam veteran or not (and I wasn't---not old enough ya know!), it's worth a visit to honor those fine military folks protecting us and our country. We stayed there till almost dusk enjoying this serene setting and then off we went to the BRAND NEW Country Club for a sunset beverage.

What you say? Drinks for a dog? Well...THIS Angel Fire Country Club is SO accommodating that they welcomed us...ME..Travelin' Jack included!...onto the outdoor deck. And wouldn't you know it...I got my very own Big Boy Beverage....a Roy Rogers...cherry and all, fixed in an easy slurpin' bowl! Well now...ain't that the CATS MEOW!! or in my case the DOGS BARK! They get a paws up rating from this snooty dog....FER SURE!

Angel Fire is one FAB summertime getaway...let me tell you! I'll share more of this fab-tabulous visit in a blog comin' your way soon....I dog-guarantee!

but for now...gotta slurp up this tasty Roy Rogers! sssssllllluuuurrrrpppp!

Jack's Tracks hits the TV and YouTube waves!

Today we’re checkin’ out the snazzy Hilton Resort at Buffalo Thunder.

I hear through the bark-vine that they are pet friendly…so this canine reporter is ON THE JOB!

Yup, nice entrance with these fab sculptures and all…and check this out!

Electric doors that open just for me! (well maybe you too!) I received one grand welcome by the GM of Hilton Resort Buffalo Thunder…with doggie treats no less. YUM!

Nothin’ like relaxin’ on a grand veranda with great views all around….and then of course there is TV bedside too!

Yup….it’s true. Buffalo Thunder Resort is one dog-dandy getaway…for the four-footed furry pets and their persons too! Buffalo Thunder Resort earns Travelin’ Jack’s special 5-paws Rating!

On the Air with Terrie Q and KKOB Radio

Yippee-Ki-Yo-Ky-YAY!
This dog has had a great day!

Got to go on the air LIVE.....in dog-person with none other than the FAB, the Radio Doll herself Terrie Q. Sayre!

That's right....this pupparoo knows how to pick em, eh? My first live radio interview...and I got the very BEST with Terrie Q and Dan Goss on KKOB Radio Albuquerque.

Had to kiss up to the Security Guard first to get into the studio....ah, that was easy

...now on to kissin' up with the BIG GAL Terrie......another slam-dunk slobbery kiss ....and on my way to the Big Time. Thanks a Dog-Zillion Terrie Q! You are one grand dame!

On the AIR live! And wouldn't ya' know it....Dan Goss made me do the Weather Report.... ah well...all in a day's work for this travelin' dog. Another way to tell folks about all the great spots to visit with your pet in New Mexico.

...and then we talked about my Jack's Paw-Dee Party with my new "pet" project (pun intended!) with Animal Humane of New Mexico!

And as we ol' dogs say in radio land.....Stay tuned for more adventures with this travelin' dog...Travelin' Jack la Lane!

doggie hugs and slurpy kisses! MWAAAAAHHH and here's another smooch for ya' Terrrie Q!!!

Jack's MUST-DO list for YOU!

Well, this workin' dog has just taken on a new assignment...and a pretty doggone good one in my pup-pinion! That is supporting Animal Humane......and there's no time to paws......you need to get in on the action too!

How's that you ask? Well, VOTE today...and tomorrow and everyday now through the 31st of July! AND.....here's the really top-dog deal! We could WIN lots of $$$s and bones for the 4-footed kids at Animal Humane of NM! So get your pinky ready to punch that vote button for New Mexico! Here's the link......PetLoversVote.com

Now that's #1 on the list.....and here's # 2 on the Jack's MUST-DO list! Come to my Party! That's Right! I'm havin' a party....called Jack's Paw-Dee Party...and its for pets and their people! Lots of fun stuff goin' on at this dog-doo....like yummy treats for pups and people too! Lots of door prizes. An Animal Humane Adopt-a-thon, Pet Specialists to visit with...and of course.....YOURS TRULY Travelin' Jack. 10 am to 2pm this Saturday, July 24th at Doggie Door Company on Eubank.

I'll be there RIGHT after I get off the air on KKOB Radio with Terrie Q. Sayre......she wants to get all the scoop straight from this pup's mouth....you know pet travel and all that grand stuff I know so much about! Yep...she's come to the right pooch. This dog's all about travel in New Mexico! Tune in on Saturday from 9-10 and get some good travel advice from this travel-dog-guru!

...and then rush right over to my party at Doggie Door Door Company ..and join me for a whole lotta fun. Get those feet a dancin' to Travelin' Jack's tune of good times!

Ruff Ruff...The Roof's On Fire!

I was just sittin around in the back yard ponderin' the good life...you know that ol' tune.... summertime..and the livin' is easy!

And that sure enough is true...BUT the middle of July is rollin' around and that means several things.
1) time for my monthly heart worm tablet-no heartworms for this pupparoo!
2) time for my monthly frontline splash of juice (to ward off all those summer time bugs)
and
3) July 15th is NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY!

NO-no..I don't play with matches...I know better than that doggone it! But woop doogity doo-dah, a pet can actually start a fire....ACCIDEntally of course! Don't believe me? Well then, check out this story on www.myvnn.com. It's all about how Lucy accidentally almost burned down her house (and herself too dog-forbid!). Check it out...the whole story is there!

And while you are on line with Ruff-Ruff...check out MY story...er surgical adventure....directly below Lucy's story.

But just remember....summertime is fun, but stay on the lookout for all those things that can cause a downer of a summertime disaster.

That's MY advice from this snoopy pup..who's all about lettin' you in on the good pet info!

sloppy kisses and doggie hugs!