Melissa's Pro Plan Pointer:

There may come a time when the only way to travel with your pet is to fly. Many dogs are small enough to fly in the cabin, but some are not.

For those who are not, here's what you need to bring:

• Purchase an airline approved plastic crate. (make sure crate is properly assembled)
• Bedding to put inside the crate. (newspaper, towels, etc.)
• Water container

Before taking off, it is essential to take your pet to the vet for a check up. Here they will provide you with a certificate for your pet to fly. Also, make sure your loved one has eaten no less than two hours before the flight.

Bring the sunscreen.

The rally continues in sunny California where we're working on our tan, and more importantly...saving pets. We're set up in San Diego for the always fun, always exciting Pacific Beach Festival - right next to the ocean!

Talk about fun in the sun. Folks, the city is beautiful and we couldn't be more excited to be here. The weekend was great! A multitude of money raised and numerous adoptions made it a success. The crowds came out in full swing to help find our furry companions a new family. As always, our local ambassadors made us feel right at home, and made our time in the Golden State that much more enjoyable.

"All things pet" was the theme for this event. Rally Across America made waves for pet rescue. Dogs, cats, the Pacific Ocean...what more could you want? This is truly a pet lovers town. Thank you San Diego for making our day at the beach absolutely amazing.