Darby the Travel Dog

Darby made friends everywhere, like this encounter with then 9-year-old New York City tourist Jules Taylor. Both were staying at Ritz–Carlton, Marina del Rey.

Darby checks in at the Ritz Carlton, Marina del Rey, in 2008.

In 2008, Darby hung out with guests at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa in Lake Arrowhead, Calif.

During one of his many travels, Darby took a nap -- maybe a catnap? -- at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. Read the story.

In 2009, Darby and friend Bonnie went camping! The terriers soaked up some rays outside an Airstream trailer they stayed in at Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA. Read the story.

Darby went window-shopping in 2008 at the Cold Nose, Warm Heart pet shop on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Read the story.

Darby collects some pats on the head from a newlywed couple who were soaking up the sun and view from the patio at the Blue Lantern Inn, which overlooks Dana Point Harbor. Read the story.

Darby wasn’t stressed out about time, but the “dogs rule” clock was there for him at the pool area when he stayed at the Dog Spa Resort and Wellness Center in Desert Hot Springs, Calif. Read the story.

Darby even learned to to herd sheep at a ranch near Malibu. Read the story.

Visitors, including Darby, get to know each other on the front porch at the Old Yacht Club Inn B&B in Santa Barbara.

In 2010, Darby visited Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 17 miles west of The Strip in Las Vegas, where he hung out with a couple from Los Angeles. Read the story.

And Darby was patient too. In 2009, he and his friend, Bonnie, watched from afar as the humans had fun on the beach. Dogs aren’t allowed on the beach at Capitola, Calif., near Santa Cruz on Monterey Bay. Read the story.

A few years back, Darby compared notes with a motorcyclist from British Columbia after they experienced a drive-through redwood outside Garberville, Calif.

Darby the Wheaten terrier, left, and Lillie, the West Highland terrier, only had eyes for the salmon and steak dinners they were served at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Read the story.

Darby stretches out at Lowes in Santa Monica. Read the story.

Darby dines in a patio outside the room at the Peninsula Beverly Hills. Read the story.

Darby tests out the bed at La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta. Read the story.