The Dog Stroller

My sister called me yesterday, and while we were talking, she told me about a dog stroller she bought for our mother. My mother just moved from North Carolina to Florida, with her little Chihuahua. My mother is getting older now, and realized that she could no longer care for a house she owned. She moved into a Community that is called Dawling Park, which is a large community that is basically self contained. They have just about anything you could possible want there, for instance, stores, shops, community events, transportation, houses, apartments, assisted living, and nursing homes. Well, she decided to rent herself an apartment there, and she now lives on the third floor of one of their buildings.

Because this is a Community, there are certain rules and regulations you must abide by. She needs to pick up her little Chihuahua, since the dog's feet are not suppose to hit the floors outside her apartment at all. The elevator is close by, however, in the morning my mother carries the dog down the stairs...I guess she wants some exercise. However, besides walking down the stairs, carrying a dog is quite a strain on her. At least, this is how my sister felt about it. My mother could use the elevator, however, she still has to carry the dog around from the third floor down, and then back up again.

My sister started to frantically searched the Internet for a dog stroller, that my mother could use for the dog. Well she was very surprised that so many sites came up selling dog strollers. However, she found one that had free shipping, and chose that one. She waited with anticipation for the delivery of her new dog stroller. It finally arrived in about 4 days. She was so excited to see it, and how it worked. She owns a small dog herself, so she used her own dog to try it out. She was ecstatic, her dog just loved it! Well my sister grabbed her husband, and took the hour trip to our mother's place to present her with her new dog stroller. Our mother opened the door, and my sister wheeled in the new stroller into her apartment, and was she surprised! Our mother placed her little Chihuahua in the dog stroller, and the dog just loved it. Now people stopped her on the street when she is strolling her dog, not really to see the dog, but to see the stroller. Now because it is basically like a baby stroller, my mother is able to go into places without any bother at all. The dog is all zipped in behind a mess front, and quite comfortable, and quiet. She actually even went into a restaurant with it, and sneaked little bits of food to the dog, as he popped his little head out. She just wheeled him nicely under the table while she was there.

I own a Chinese Crested Powder-Puff Hybrid, who's name is Sasha, and I was thinking of getting one for her. She weights about 7 pounds, and does love to be carried around. After speaking with my sister I looked for the place she order hers, and found it: http://justpetstrollers.com/happy_trails_pet_stroller.html These strollers are not only for the smaller dogs, they are also for dogs up to 75 pounds, at all different prices. The stroller that my sister got for our mother is called the Pet Gear "Petzip Urban Vogue Pet Stroller - Blue or Pink" The picture that is just above is called the "Happy Trails Pet Stroller".at $79.99. The one at the very top is called the "Petzip Urban Vogue Pet Stroller", and costs about $99.99. The prices of these strollers vary according to how much weight is being held, and also how elaborate the stroller is. Below is some information about this site's dog strollers.

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Every dog owner knows that most of us "dog lovers" definitely
pamper our pets with all kinds of things such as toys, bones, treats, clothes,
and this seems tome to be the ultimate of pampering. Now you can take your dog
for a walk, without the dog actually walking. It is good for a dog that will only walk for a short distance, and then stop. My dog will do that, she will sit when
she is tired, and won't budge. Also, if you go into a store, shopping
area, restaurant, and etc., no one seems to notice that it is a dog, and NOT
a baby. There is enough room in them for the dog to lie down, and stretch out and
sleep. They are also padded, and the pads can be removed for cleaning. Overall,
it seems to me, that they are a great product, and would be good for particular
dogs. Our mother's dog really loves it, and will stay in it for a long time
without whining or barking. This company also has a Pet Stroller Blog: Tips &
Advice to help explain everything to you. Now, the one that I have picked out is
called the "Jeep ® Wrangler Pet Stroller", which is pictured below.

"Jeep Wrangler Features:
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A tough, rugged Jeep ® Pet Stroller for your pets!
For cats and dogs (and other animals) up to 30 lbs.
Manufactured by Pet Gear, the same company that makes the high-quality and popular Happy Trails and AT3 pet strollers.
Water-repellent 600 Denier nylon fabric with steel frame -- tough and water resistant.
Jeep ® branding on wheels, handles, and side of pet stroller.
Folds and stores flat (15" high), and one-hand quick-fold mechanism allows for easy folding in just seconds!
Breathable bug-proof mesh provides maximum ventilation and visibility
Large storage basket for toys, treats, water bottle, and more
Additional side pocket perfect for cell phones, toys, or other small objects.
Same dimensions as Happy Trails and Happy Trails PLUS but with larger 8-inch wheels
Front and rear entries for quick, easy access to your pet
Enclosed compartment is 24" L, 12" W, 21" H
Removable pad included
Parent tray contains cup holder and holds keys or cell phone.
Sand Stone color
Assembles in minutes.
Size: 28" x 19" x 40" high. Weighs 17 lbs.">

Now it seems to me that this is the best for the price, which is $95.99 including Shipping, because of it's sturdiness. Even though the "Happy Trails" is about $20 less, I think I would be better off to spend the little extra to get the sturdiness of this particular one. There is also the weatherproofing of the Jeep compared to the other. I think Sasha would love riding in style, and also be quite comfortable in this, as she can stretch out and sleep, or take a peak out, and see where she is going.

This is Sasha, my little pup!