PEOPLE Pets | Sit. Stay. Play!

Can’t leave home without your dog this Thanksgiving? Traveling with your pet may not be as difficult as you think. We spoke to pet expert Steve Dale, a certified dog and cat behavior specialist with the syndicated radio show My Pet World, about what you need to know for a smooth ride on the road.

Dale, who has several pets of his own — from a mini Australian Shepherd to a playful lizard — shares some do's and don'ts:

1. Do cover the seat. Don’t expect everyone to care as much as you do about your pets.

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Halloween was just two weeks ago, but before you know it, the end of the year will be here. Of course, the end of 2009 will bring some great things, too! December means holidays, gifts, a change in season, and maybe even a new calendar! In this age of BlackBerry planners and online organizers, you should make your calendar count — make it feature someone or something you love. We've rounded up the ten most covetable animal dayminders, including the Cute Overload Picture-A-Day Calendar and Etsy seller joojoo's giclée cards (pictured). Check out all of 2010's best animal calendars in our gallery.

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Martha Stewart, by now renowned for her love of animals big and small, threw a pet-tacular party for a special taping of The Martha Stewart Show, which airs Monday, Oct. 26. Her audience: owners and their pets, dressed as Greyhound buses (guess the dog) and takeout boxes. Her guests: pugs Francesca and Sharkey, designer Isaac Mizrahi, artist Alison Lewis and associate food producer Courtney Knapp, who made a healthy apple-cheddar dog biscuit recipe from her mom.

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Ringing in the New Year will be a lot more fun with your pet by your side. And just because kitty or pooch can't work a noisemaker, doesn't mean he can't get in the festive spirit. Why not get him a party hat to wear as the clock strikes midnight? Each is covered in a fun pet-themed fabric, with boa trim and cihenille poof on top. A comfortable chin strap keeps the topper in place... at least until those pigs-in-the-blanket get served! $10 each at tailwagging.com.

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There are heart-warming memoirs about incorrigible dogs. Cartoon books on what you can learn from your cat. Serious books on training your pet. And still you may not know what would be a good gift for the dog or cat lover you know. You can also sink your teeth into these books about animals from an unexpected source: famous artists.

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If you want to work your way into an animal person's heart, show them you know how much animals mean to them. That means thinking about the furry friend living under their roof and others who aren't so lucky.

We searched out the gifts we'd most like to get from some of the country's best animal-related nonprofit organizations -- and found the cutest toys and the most gorgeous bird pillows!

See our gallery of charity gift items!

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As the winter cold settles in and playing outside gets more difficult, your dog may need a pick-me-up to cure cabin fever. Koby, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, can still do agility despite an knee injury thanks to acupuncture. Are you thinking about giving your pet a treat — or treatment — to give his tired bones some warmth? Take our poll and tell us!

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