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Nima: A Tribute

June 4, 2018Jen Sotolongo7 min read11 comments

Some of you may already know, but I know that many don’t, that we have two cats, Nima and Ollie, that we left under the care of our neighbor Nick, before departing on this journey. A few months ago, we received an email from Nick. In the email, he mentioned a strong limp in Nima’s[...]

When your Border Collie really just wants to be an Aussie. . #sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LiveLifeOffLeash #LetsGoZukes
#Ad When you visit new cities, are you a sight seeker or do you avoid them like the plague? I'm of the latter. I have never really been one for mega tourist attractions. Not only are they often not pet-friendly, they're too crowded for my taste. Instead, we look at attractions from a different perspective. We go where the people are not. In Paris, for example, we lucked out when my uncle (who is French) suggested that we walk around the small, tree-lined streets behind Sacre Coeur. Hardly a soul was there and I didn't have to dodge tourists and selfie sticks!When we stay in cities, we try and pick areas near parks or away from major sites. That way, we can still enjoy the city without all the hustle and bustle and get a glimpse into the real life. Luckily @bookingcom has great homes and apartments to accommodate us anywhere we want!See link in profile to receive a code for 25 euros off your next stay with @bookingcom. #LiveCurious
How Dave and Co are feeling about all the rain in the UK. . I left Dave and the pups back in the UK for a conference and press trip in @visittrentino Italy. I get sun and warmth and they still have lots (and lots) of 🌧️ . #sorrynotsorry 😘 . . . @robenstents #robenstents #pureoutdoorpassion #campingwithdogs #dogsonadventures #vandog #vanlife #travelwithdogs #bestwoof #weeklyfluff #dogsonadventures #thestatelyhound #campinglife #dogphotography
We hung out with @roman.around.scotland on this hill above our parked van for hours with the dogs. . As the sun slowly dipped below the horizon, sometime around 10:30, or perhaps even later, I saw this scene. . I yelled to everyone to stay put while I ran to the van to grab my camera. As I scrambled back up, I called out, "everyone get a dog and do something fun!” . And this was the result. 💙 . I added the stars in the first image for funsies, the second is the edited original.
You know what I love most about Instagram? . All of you! . We got to meet @roman.around.scotland and his lovely humans during our visit. . Laila and Roman played. And played. And played. And played. . Laila hasn't gotten a lot of play time with other dogs on this trip (Riia has better things to do than play with her obnoxious little sister), so it was so much fun to watch her go crazy with Roman. . We tried to convince his parents to keep her because somehow she had perfect recall with them...🤔😂
I recently published a post on my blog listing numerous ways to reduce our dogs' carbon pawprint.When I dived I to petfood, I was absolutely floored to learn how much their meat consumption impacts the environment.UCLA researcher Gary Orkin found: 🐶 The carbon emissions produced by dog and cats each year is about the same as a year’s worth of driving 13.6 million cars. 🐶 The 163 million pets in the United States are “responsible for 25 to 30 percent of the environmental impact of meat consumption in the United States.” All that amounts to 64 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. 🐶 If our pets were their own country, their meat consumption would rank fifth in the world.As I researched how to help our pets consume their food in a more sustainable manner, I came across @yora_pet. They recently launched in the UK as the "world's most sustainable pet food." Their protein source? Black Soldier fly larvae! It sounds gross, but it is super high in protein, iron, vitamins, and contain all the essential aminos acids required by dogs. And they're also much more sustainable for the environment compared to traditional protein sources. They're also great for dogs with sensitive stomachs or who have other food allergies.Additionally, Yora uses vegetables that are less water and energy-intensive to grow and the bag itself is fully compostable.Even Miss Picky Pants Riia loves this food!Would you consider feeding your dog insect protein-based food?#yoraexplorer #yorapetfood
I never thought I'd be a runner. . I was a basketball player. . But then a time came in high school when I wasn't good enough to make varsity and I didn't want to commit to putting in the time to earn that space. . I still wanted to continue with athletics in some sport, however, but didn't know which one. . Several friends told me I should join the cross country team. . "I'm not a runner," I told them. . "That's ok," they said. . And then one summer afternoon, my friend @lanacarothers convinced me to go for a three-mile run with her. And I was amazed I could run that far. . At the very last possible minute, I decided to join the team. I was slow AF. I almost always came in last, not just on my team, but in the whole race. But it never mattered. Nobody cared and my teammates cheered for me just the same as they did for the first to cross the line. . This year marks my 20th in the sport. . I've never known a more welcoming, fun, encouraging, and inspiring community. . Joining that team was the best decision I've ever made. . When people ask now, I tell them, "Yes, I am a runner." #globalrunningday
Biking photos two days in a row, who am I? . In Andalusia, where we live in Spain are heaps of mountain bikers. The mild and sunny year round weather make it an attractive destination for the sport. . We've always wanted to try with La Loca, since it would be fantastic exercise for her. Maybe it would even tire her out a bit. 😂 . While we have yet to go in Spain, we got our chance to test the dirt during our visit in Scotland with @off_beat_bikes. . Since we were all new to the sport, we stuck to a super easy gravel path (Riia was still nursing a slight limp from crashing into a hole while running). . Laila did fantastic. She didn't try to get in front of the tires and trotted nicely alongside Dave . And now we have the MTB bug! . I'm super curious to know from those of you who mountain bike with your dog, how far do you go in an outing? . Thank you @outdoorcapitaluk for setting this up! #myoutdoorcapital
#Ad  We once arrived in a small Patagonian city after a long day of cycling, only to have door after door slammed in our faces at the sight of Sora. For an hour, we rode from hotel to hotel in search of someone who would accept our dog. Finally, we ended up just paying a lot of money at the one place we knew would take the three of us in.From then on, we always make sure to book our stay prior to arrival, so as not to repeat the same situation ever again. That was when we discovered @bookingcom, now our favorite place to find dog-friendly accommodation. There are no hidden fees that show up when you go to pay, no waiting for acceptance from the owner, and it's easy to find places that accept dogs. Plus, they often have dogs of their own! See my stories to meet a few of the pup friends we've met along our travels.I have a code for 25 euros off your next stay with @bookingcom.  See link in profile. #LiveCurious
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