Category: Sniffspot Community

  • The Most Dog-Friendly Airlines For Flying With Your Pup

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    Traveling with your dog can be a rewarding experience, but what do you do when adventure calls you to a place that’s a bit too far for a drive? If you want to jetset with your pup, then you’ll want to find the best dog-friendly airlines. At Sniffspot, we know how important it is to […]

  • Most Dog-Friendly Hotels: The Best Chains for Dogs

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    Traveling with your dog can be a wonderful experience — but that doesn’t mean it’s stress-free. Luckily, it’s never been easier to find dog-friendly hotels at all price ranges, meaning there are options to fit every type of traveler. At Sniffspot, we know it’s important to find safe, comfortable spaces for your pet, both at […]

  • Best Dog Rescue and Shelter Contest

    Contest is closed! We will be posting the results in the coming months. — Rescuing dogs is one of the most impactful, difficult and often thankless jobs out there. The Sniffspot Best Dog Rescue and Shelter Contest is one of the ways Sniffspot is trying to help rescues and shelters adopt more dogs. It is […]

  • Meet the Sniffspot Host Who Wants Every Owner to be Able to Fulfill Their Dogs

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    Lifelong animal lover Leticia has always felt connected to canines. She grew up with dogs of her own and recalls that she used to be the person people would reach out to when a pet was abandoned. “I was the house where someone would come and say ‘hey, we’ve got this dog’ and I’d have […]

  • How Gouri Uses Sniffspot to Build Connection With Her Rescue

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    Gouri grew up in a small village in rural India in a family of farmers. Surrounded by lush green vegetation, open spaces, and few vehicles. There were generally dozens of dogs coming and going, living their best outdoor lives in close proximity to humans who fed them. When she and her husband moved to Seattle […]

  • How Nicci is Using Sniffspot as a Mountain Replacement For Her Two Active Rescues

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    Louise joined her pitty sister Koko (now passed) when she was 8 weeks old. She was raised by Nicci and her former partner in the mountains of California and has been on many adventures. Running to catch frisbees, daily hikes, and chasing off wolves and coyotes meant Louise had both of her knees replaced before […]

  • How Laurie and Tucker are Using Sniffspot to Live Their Best Life

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    When Laurie lost her long-time best friend, an independent terrier mix named Angus, after 16 years she was devastated. Just before COVID-19 hit, she started looking to various rescues for a new dog to share her active lifestyle. With each application, Laurie took her time to respond, but was inevitably passed over. She has a […]

  • After Being Rescued From Abuse, This Resilient Rescue Uses Sniffspot for Mental Stimulation

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    “He’s a really good guy, he really is,” Sadaf says of her young Malinois, Shaun, who she lovingly describes as a goofy jock. Shaun loves to chase his soccer ball so much his trainer once remarked that he should be on her soccer team. Time outdoors and an outlet for his athleticism was one of […]

  • How Sniffspot Provided Peace After an Off-Leash Dog Attack

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    Shoshana grew up as the child of two dog trainers. When the time came to bring a dog into her adult life, she was excited about the opportunity to raise a puppy of her own! She did her research and settled on a Shiloh shepherd: a breed with German shepherd and malamute ancestry selected for […]

  • How Sniffspot Opened up a Foster Dog’s New World

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    In September 2021, Miranda got a call from the Family Dogs New Life shelter. She had previously fostered a bully breed through the organization, and they wanted to know if she’d open her home to a new dog. It was 3pm. Fonzie the husky shepherd mix was scheduled to be euthanized at 5. Could she […]