Travelers Will Help Homeless Pets As They Enjoy Grand Canyon Grandeur

01-13-2009

Agency Redefines Volunteer Vacations with a Commitment to Animal Kindness

(Cabin John, MD) – Green Earth Travel has announced two trips to Southern Utah and the Grand Canyon that offer a unique experience for animal lovers: the satisfaction and grit of volunteerism topped with the exploration of adventurous, educational and entertaining locales.

 

Green Earth Travel has added camping on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River to two days meeting and caring for homeless pets at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah May 26-31 and August 10-15, 2009. In this second year partnering with Best Friends, time spent with the animals increases two days and includes an option to take care of a dog overnight.

 

“I am excited about doing these trips because I have always had an affinity for animals and wanted to help them in any way,” notes Donna Zeigfinger, Green Earth Travel, LLC Founder and CEO.  “While volunteer vacations are great, travelers should take care of themselves and enjoy the scenery, as well.  I truly believe that giving back while vacationing is not just a trend.   It is the wave of the future.”

 

Past participants give high marks to Green Earth Travel. 73 year-young Pat Doumas had wanted to visit Best Friends but does not drive. Having the logistics taken care of was the way to go and volunteered, “I’d like to go back again!”  Wisconsin native and professional comedienne Lang Parker wanted to “give back, somewhere” and this trip was a good value compared to international trips. “I really got something out of it.  I grew up with animals and I really enjoyed taking care of them, putting my face up to theirs.”  

 

Trips include meals, camping gear and transfers from Las Vegas to Best Friends, continuing to the North Rim and back to Las Vegas with home-on-wheels buses from the Adventure Bus Company.  Trip fare will feature gourmet vegetarian food.

                                                                                          

For more information on this trip or others that encourage travelers to take care of animals and themselves contact Donna Zeigfinger (301) 229-5666 info@greenearthtravel.com

 

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