Pet owners in 15 million of those households travel with their pet, and the major, over 60 million households have one or more pets. Fortunately, pet friendly hotels, condos and vacation home rentals do exist. If you will be planning pet friendly vacations, here are some tips for safe and trouble-free travel.
1 - When you make your reservation, you can see how it can be stored or not pets are permitted and any restrictions. Online, you can print out your reservation receipt that includes The "pets allowed" information. If reservating by telephone, ask the reservation person to mail you a confirmation receipt that includes the "pets allowed" information.
2 - Is your pet an experienced traveler? Get in the car with so much pet friendly vacations will not be something new. Begin by making your car a fun place for your pet. Be with making a long trip with your pet, with them with play with them. the idea is to have them comfortable with being in the car for extended periods of time.
Consider purchasing a dog safety harness for your pet to use while traveling in the car. If you have a station wagon or SUV, you can purchase a They are usually sold at pet stores or are available online.
4 - Pet friendly vacations. The tag should have your pet has identification tag and wears it tag on and the trip. 39, s name, your name and phone number. If possible, use your cell phone number, a home number and the number of where you will be staying.
5 - Carry a photograph of your pet should you ever become lost, you 'll be able to show others exactly what your pet looks like instead of just relying on a verbal description.
6 - Check with your vet for any recommended vaccinations appropriate for your trip - exposure to ticks while hiking, exposure to other dogs while being boarded or heartworm prevention if your dog will be exposed to mosquitoes are examples of important preventive measures to take before your trip If your pet is a dog, have an up - to - date rabies tag for your dog & # 39; s collar. If you decide to day board your dog while taking pet friendly vacations, you may be required show paperwork proof of the rabies vaccine.
7 - Once you arrive at the pet friendly lodging, inform the check - in person you are inquire if there is any restricted areas where your pet should not be taken. Pet friendly lodging staff should be very accustomed to answering These kinds of questions and will appreciate your awareness.
8 - In your hotel room, condo, cabin rental or vacation home rental - never let your pet use the furniture or beds to sit, lay or sleep on unless you Place your When staying in pet friendly accommodations, you may even choose to feed your pet outdoors.
9 - If you 'll be leaving your pet alone in the room or vacation rental, make sure the front desk or rental agent knows. Be sure that you leave your pet secured in their travel container or crate if housekeeping staff will be entering A pet may also run out of the room when housekeeping enters left unsecured.
10 - Be very careful while taking pet friendly vacations in warm or hot weather. Leaving your pet in the car can be deadly. Even when the outside temperature is only in the 70 's or 80 & # 39; s, the interior of It does not take long at these sen. It is serious or even fatal harm to your pet.
Traveling with pets and staying in pet friendly lodging can be lots of fun - after all, your pet is part of your family too. Just using common sense and planning ahead makes for enjoyable and surprise - free pet friendly vacations.
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