I'm Melanie

Hey there!

a California-based content creator with a passion for dog-friendly travel

I've been sharing my adventures alongside Ruby since 2022, both on this blog and on social media hoping to inspire others to do more with their dog and seek out similar experiences. I firmly believe that every dog deserves to experience life beyond their backyard and make adventures even better. 

I’ve been traveling since I was a kid, but it wasn’t until college that I developed a passion for planning my own travels. Since then, I’ve traveled to 30 countries by the age of 30, experienced 4 of the 7 continents, and have crossed off 31 states - 15 of which have been with Ruby. 

Since becoming a dog mom, my perspective on travel changed and I simply didn’t want to experience new adventures without my furry bestie. Everything from chasing fall foliage in New England to admiring the glacial lakes in Banff, if it’s dog-friendly we’ve experienced it or it’s on our bucket list. 

Happy travels. Xx

Ruby

Woof! I’m Ruby, a mini Australian Labradoodle that’s down for any adventure my mom takes me on. 

My favorite adventures include romping on the beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea, hiking amongst towering redwoods, and napping in luxury hotel rooms. 

Born in St. Louis where my humans are from, I’ve been living my best West Coast life since I was 2 and have explored 15 (and counting) states. 

When we’re not traveling, I’m the ultimate homebody with a strict nap schedule and a love for my routine and daily walks. 

Happy tails

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Our philosophy

To us traveling and being a pet parent go hand in hand. They both:

Strengthen your bond with one another, your surroundings, and other relationships

Open you up to learning & growing through new experiences and interactions

Broaden your horizons as you see and experience new things

Better your mental health 

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Who we are

Outside our corner of the Internet, we live in the San Francisco Bay Area, a place that truly feels like home after moving across the country in 2019.

Melanie has been with her partner Mike for nearly 15 years. He’s fondly known as doodle dad and can usually be found behind the camera. Melanie and Ruby both love to sleep in, spend time outside, and rarely miss their daily walks.  

our favorites

Ruby’s favorite toy is Lamb Chop and she has a collection of 80+

We both love the mountains and snow is ruby’s favorite

Melanie could live off cheese pizza 

Our favorite holiday is Christmas, but our favorite season is fall

Melanie grew up with pets (her first was a cat) and has been a dog mom for 10+ years

Ruby has her advanced trick title

Both are born and raised in St. Louis

Our top bucket list experiences we want to cross off are to hike The Wave & visit Europe together

fun facts