Loews Hotels Offers Presidential Pooch Package

A nation full of dog lovers is eagerly awaiting news on just which dog will fill the role as “First Pooch” and the travel world waits as well. A big dog in the world of pet travel–Loews Hotels–is celebrating the new spotlight that shines on pets with their “Presidential Pooch” package, one that offers an “indoguration” for all.

The package may be new but Loews is a longtime advocate in the world of pet travel; for nearly a decade they’ve offered the “Loews Loves Pets” program. Since then, many VIPs (Very Important Pets) have stayed at the properties in the U.S. and Canada. As part of the Loews Loves Pets program, each visiting VIP gets gourmet room service, specialized bedding, a pet amenity and guest services designed to make pets and their owners feel at home.

Dates: The “Presidential Pooch” package is available for the first 100 days of the Obama administration: January 20 through April 29, 2009.

The Package: The “Presidential Pooch” package includes:

• A one-night stay at one of Loews Hotels 17 properties for guests and their pets
• A special “Stars and Stripes” room service meal for pups (see recipe below)
• A patriotic-themed bandana for dogs to wear home

Price: The “Presidential Pooch” package is offered at a 10% discount off Loews Best Available Rate. Room rates vary by location and start at $139. The Loews “Presidential Pooch” package is subject to availability and is bookable at 17 Loews Hotels in the U.S. and Canada.

For more information:

• call 1-800-23-LOEWS
• visit www.loewshotels.com

Loews Loves Pets – Stars and Stripes Recipe

This recipe is courtesy Loews Hotels Executive Chef Marc Ehrler and his dog Stinky (photo, above) .

1/2 cup Cooked Sundried Tomato Fettucini
1/2 cup Cooked Star Shaped Pasta
1/3 cup Dried Blue Corn Kernels
2 T Olive Oil
1 lb Ground Turkey
1 ea Egg, whole

Directions:

Step 1: Place the dried blue corn in cold water and bring to a boil
Step 2: Remove from the fire and let cool down until fully rehydrated
Step 3: Sauté the ground turkey in the olive oil, then add the egg and scramble until turkey and egg are fully cooked
Step 4: Add the red fettuccini strips, the white star pasta, and the blue corn kernels and let cool to the touch
Step 5: Serve in an oval bowl. The portion size will vary according to the size of patriotic pet

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