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