Pups on a Plane

I have two guinea pigs and a cat. When I tell people that they always ask me how they get along with each other. Well, the pigs stand back-to-back like gladiators protecting each other's blind spot while the cat circles, feigning strikes and dodging spear thrusts. Sometimes a rogue silverfish wanders into the arena causing the cat and pigs to enter into an uneasy truce to vanquish the icky newcomer. It's at this point I wonder if the silverfish appearance is linked in any way to my wet basement. Anyway, they get along fine.

One thing all pet owners can probably agree on is that death by shark attack is one of the worst ways to go. Another thing we can all agree on is the trouble with travel. What do you do with your pet when you go on vacation? Do you have someone stay at your place? Do you ship them in the cargo hold of the airplane? Do you dare activate your Stargate knowing full well that the Goa'uld are watching?

Well thankfully someone has finally come up with a solution. It's called PetAirways and it's the first airline just for pets. For now, it's just for cats and dogs but they say soon they'll be able to accept birds (which is ironic) and "exotic animals" like the gambian pouch rat and the giant squid.

For only $149 your pet will be treated like royalty, with free in-flight pet treats, comfy crates, and no lines for bathrooms. This of course raises the question: If I dress up like a German Sheperd, can I get this deal? The answer apparently is not only no, but you may end up in the psychiatric ward of your local hospital.