Loose pants! Also, I wasn't able to wear a bra for a couple of weeks, so you probably want some shirts that are not too thin. You will probably be bloated for a couple of weeks. I had surgery on 5/20/06, and am just getting rid of the stomach bloat. Don't forget the sun screen for San Diego. Also, bring a plastic pitcher and Crystal Light, so you can mix that up wherever you are staying afterwards. A refreshing change from water. Best of wishes. Linda Q. - Anchorage

Kerry, I lived in Alaska for fifteen years and part of that time I had an American Staffordshire Pit Bull. He was just fine. He had a coat for the winter and would just hurry up to do his business! Have a great time in Alaska. It is beautiful. Heather B

I hope you don't mind me replying, since I don't live in, nor have I ever lived in Alaska....I can tell you that dogs are as adaptable to their environment as a human is. The biggest difference is that they cannot express themselves well. If you're cold, you go throw on a coat. If the dog is cold....well you need to pay close attention to your baby and make sure he's warm enough. Maybe even invest in some booties and a sweater or coat for him. I'm sure, since he's a pampered pup, you don't leave him out unattended for long periods of time - so that shouldn't be an issue. Really, with some care and concern and paying a lot of attention to his signals, you and he should be just fine where ever you live. We relocated our Syberian Husky from the relative coolness of WA state to the harsh heat of Las Vegas, Nevada. We watched him closely, made sure he was brushed often to remove the undercoat - always had plenty of water (important in very cold climates as well) and that he had plenty of shade, ventiliation and he got a lot of attention. He was fine. I hope this is helpful. (((HUGS))) and good luck, ~Tooter

Hi, I know this has nothing to do with WLS, but I need all of your input if you live in Alaska. My husband and I and our beloved Bulldog are moving to Farbanks, AK in a month (as per Army orders) We are very concerned as to how the dog will adjust to the cold when winter rolls around, I have told DH that I am sure he is not the first short haired dog to move to Alaska but he is very worried about how the dog will adjust in terms of the cold and going out to do his "business". This dog is my life and have been with him longer than DH and really don't want to have to give him away, in fact I refuse to give him away. Please give me all the imput you can on how short haired dogs survive the winters and if it will just be plain cruel to take him with us, This may sound really stupid to some but I am really upset about the fact that it may be better to leave him in Texas, it literally breaks my heart! We have no children, he is the baby! kerry

OK I have not idea on that but I want to know if there is a support gruop in fairbanks/ft wainwright area? we are heading up there in Oct totally off topic sorry but I spotted your post doing a quick scan of the list at my inlaws and had to ask danni 372/310/170