As regular readers of this blog know, my passions include wine, writing and dogs — in particular, our three doggies Jewel (pictured left), Winston and Poppy Dot.

So whenever I hear about something that includes two of my passions, writing about it is a natural next step.

If you’re thinking about traveling to Washington state wine country with your K9 kids, have a look at Yakima Valley Wine Doggies. This site full of dog photos offers pet-friendly attractions, events and even a place to share your own doggie stories.

Do you like to hike? Tour vineyards? Take your dog to a museum? (Yes, seriously!) Wine Doggies offers a map, that features these and other attractions that welcome pets, along with a Doggie Bloggie. And how convenient — you can also book accommodations in Yakima wine country on the same page.

So forget the dog-sitter and the kennel next time you decide to tour Washington state wine country in the Yakima Valley. Take your K9 kids with you – but first, check out the Wine Doggies website or its frequently updated Twitter page.

Cheers! (Woof! says Jewel, Winston and P-dot)