In memory of Travelin’ Jack, Roving Bulldog Reporter, his person, Jill Lane will be in Silver City on Saturday, August 31, for a book signing, “On the Road with Jack and Jill, A Pet Travel Guide,” co-written by them. The Visitor Center at 201 N. Hudson Street will be hosting Jill from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm after which she can be found at The Rock Center at 413 N. Bullard Street from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. A portion of each book sale will be donated to the local animal shelter, High Desert Humane Society.

Travelin’ Jack was scheduled to join Jill on this trip, however, he passed away on August 10. He was New Mexico’s Adventure Dog and pre-eminent dog-expert on Pet Travel. Adopted from a Colorado Shelter in 2009, he was immediately put to the task of becoming the most famous and hard-working dog in New Mexico. Since his entrance into the Public Media arena, he captured the hearts, attention and exposure of people and pets alike. Jack appeared on Television, Radio, and Print. He participated in Conferences and dog-hosted numerous pet-oriented events. Additionally, like any good celebrity, Jack took on his own ‘pet project’ i.e. worthwhile cause. Travelin’ Jack’s favorite charitable endeavor was to promote Shelter Adoptions and support Rescue and Animal Welfare organizations.

Jill Lane. Native of South Bend, Indiana, graduate of Indiana University and L’Universita di Bologna, Italy, Jill has worked in the Tourism and Business industry since 1974. After a 25-year career as Sales & Marketing Manager with Delta Air Lines that took her and her family around the U.S., they made New Mexico their home in 1995. Her family then became co-owners of The Elkhorn Lodge in Chama where they welcomed thousands of visitors over their 15 years as Lodge owners. Following her retirement from Delta in 2004, Jill pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a travel writer, and made New Mexico the worksheet for this endeavor. Jill immersed herself in all aspects of New Mexico tourism. She shares her love of New Mexico with her readers. Her published articles have appeared in magazines, on-line publications and travel guides.

Please come in memory of Travelin’ Jack and support shelter adoptions at the High Desert Humane Society. Meet Jill and get your signed copy of their book, “On the Road with Jack and Jill, A Pet Travel Guide.”

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