PlanJam!From your screen to the scene

The joys of owning a pet are innumerable. They are a constant source of joy and excitement. They can also be your key to many new dating opportunities. From dog parks to grooming expos and everything in between, these activities not only bring you closer to your beloved pet, they very well could land you your dream date.

Pet grooming has become a hobby for many cat and dog owners. There is a sense of pride in walking your pooch in style. Many major cities now offer classes to teach owners how to groom their pets. For example, in Georgia, The International Academy of Pet Design has just expanded their class schedule to include several evening time options. Your Great Dane may drool over the treats on display, but you may find something of your own to drool over three stalls over.

Walking your dog can be viewed as a chore or one your most cherished moments with your pet. For many that depends on what time of day it is and how much coffee you’ve had a chance to ingest before Fido can’t hold it any longer. So many urban professionals end up opting out of walking their pet themselves, either because of time or schedule constraints. For the rest of us this can be the perfect foible for casing out attractive men with friendly dogs.

Even more infallible is the local dog park. A couple of clicks in an internet search engine yields many options for selecting the perfect spot to let your pal run free and frolic with others. If you are traveling you can search in advance in on line directories that will guide you to finding a park on the road. Watching your dog joyfully chase squirrels or even his own tail is a unique bonding experience that can lead to meeting people – even a candidate for a date without the dog.

There is also the new latest craze in fantasy: the McVet. Made popular by a favorite nighttime soap, many women have traded in firemen for Veterinarians in their aspirations for dating bliss. While chances are that you already have a an established relationship with your vet, if you don’t, consider getting those pets up to date on their shots – just make sure you don’t make the trip in your sweats. You never know who you might meet.

One of the worst situations pet owners can find themselves in is what to do when your new beau is allergic to Fluffy or Fido. There are many so many horror stories about people feeling like they have to make a choice between their pet and their boyfriend. Luckily the science has finally caught up and countless reunions have been enjoyed between pet owner and allergy sufferer.

Close to 15% of the U.S. population is allergic to dogs or cats but many of these people still opt to own a pet anyway. If your date isn’t one of the lucky ones that responds to allergy medications consider creating a “safe zone” in your home. All you need is a high quality HEPA filter system and everyone can exist in harmony.