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