| Every year, thousands of families bring their | | | | Many pets ride fine in automobiles. However, |
| pets along on their vacations. Some feel as | | | | some do not. Plus you may be traveling part |
| if their pets are part of their families, and | | | | way by airplane, bus or other means, and not |
| don't want to leave them behind. For others, | | | | only that, once you reach your destination, |
| there is simply no one at home to watch the | | | | pet kennels turn into pet beds, making safe |
| pet, no funds available for boarding, or the | | | | havens for your furry friends each night away |
| trip was a spur-of-the-moment plan and there | | | | from home. So you might want to check out |
| was no time to consider anything else except | | | | portable pet kennels. |
| to bring the pet along. | | | | |
| | | | For airline travel with pets, call ahead to |
| Of course before you head out the door with | | | | the specific airlines you'll be using for |
| your pet, there are some things to consider | | | | exact details and requirements for traveling |
| like accommodations, because not all hotels, | | | | with pets. On some fights, you need to have |
| motels, campgrounds and other lodgings | | | | given your animal food and water roughly 2 |
| accepts pets. So go through this checklist | | | | hours before take off, so you'll want to |
| before you hit the road so you don't have to | | | | check for exact details to see what your pet |
| leave your cat or dog in an unsafe | | | | will need and the size carrier that's |
| environment. | | | | allowed, etc. Some smaller ones for cats and |
| | | | small dogs may be allowed under the seat, so |
| Do Some Research & Confirmation Work | | | | ask. |
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| Check popular campground guidebooks, hotel, | | | | Fido's Belongings |
| motel and other lodge listing research work | | | | |
| to see which places accept pets. Then call | | | | When you are vacationing with your cat or |
| ahead to confirm, as most print publications | | | | dog, pack a favorite toy or two, blanket or |
| went to press at least a year ahead of time, | | | | pillow, and any special things it may need, |
| and places may have changed hands or | | | | just as you would your own. Don't forget some |
| ownership status along with their pet | | | | pet food, of course, plus some snacks or |
| policies. Find out if the location charges | | | | treats. And if your pet may need medication |
| extra per night, plus if there are deposits | | | | of any kind, bring along any medicines and / |
| and if there are any size requirements (for | | | | or any pet vitamins, etc. that might be |
| example, do they accept large dogs). | | | | needed. And as an added precaution, bring |
| | | | along the phone number of your vet, in case |
| Portable Pet Kennels | | | | there is an emergency. |
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