AS A DOG LOVER I like taking the pooch with me on some driving holidays. I think it would be so helpful to have a list of dog friendly hotels or motels by city and state. The following is an article from Calabasas Magazine dated November 06

EVER GET THE GNAWING FEELING YOU'RE NOT DOING ENOUGH FOR YOUR DOG? The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angelews feels your pain. What's more, it's doing something about it.  Upon check-in, Hyatt Gold Passport members accompanied by their pets receive a welcome kit and a Hyatt Gold Pawsport that includes the dog's name, birthday, owner information and Pawsport stamp boxes to track visits.  These pampered pooches also enjoy special canine amenities that include a plush round 28-inch doggie bed and stainless steel double-dinner serving bowl; a homemade, all natural welcome treat; specially designed-in-room haute-dog menu; and an annual birthday crad.  Menu items include Barkfest, Grrrrr-nola, Yappitizers and Sniker-Poodles.  And to work off the food, dogs have access to the hotel's grassy gardens and a designated "barking lot".  Frequent visitors are rewarded with gift certificates to LA Dogworks, which will pick your pet up for a day spa treatment and return him or her to the hotel in time to enjoy a Cold Nose Bark Bar while watching the sunset.  You dog, you! For more information, call 1-800-HYATT or go to www.centuryplaza.hyatt.com

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