We are at that time of year when people go on vacation. Being in rescue, I can’t tell you how many
pets we have taken in because the owners were going on vacation and wouldn’t
take their pet with them or board them.
Traveling with your pet is really not that difficult, if you plan
ahead. If you know where you are going,
do some research to find pet friendly lodging.
You could even plan your vacation around your pet.
The key to a fun vacation with your pet is planning and
research. Last minute travel with your
pet could cause headaches…so plan ahead.
I found this website while researching this topic called Pet Hotels of America. It helps you find pet friendly lodgings,
restaurants, parks, beaches, etc… This
is an excellent tool to use while planning your vacation. Here is another blog
I wrote back in March regarding flying with your pet.
The number one rule while planning your vacation is that
your pet needs to be comfortable. Pets
are most comfortable in familiar settings, so traveling will be exposing them
to new settings. Make sure you take what
you need to make your pet comfortable while traveling. Bring some favorite toys, blankie, food, food
dishes, etc… Here is an article
I found that gives some great tips for traveling with your pets.
Another thing to remember is safety. Especially if traveling by car. Accidents do happen and we’ve had many
instances where a family was traveling with their pet, got in an accident, and
the pet was lost. Make sure your pets
are safely kenneled while traveling.
Make sure they have collars on that have your current contact
information (Especially your cell phone
number if you are traveling). And
please, please, please microchip your pet before you travel. If something does happen and your pet is
found, they can be scanned for a microchip and returned to you very quickly.
Also, take copies of your pet’s medical history with
you. Just in case something happens and
you need to take your pet to a vet, you will have the information with you that
they will need in order to treat your pet.
Also take a pet first aid
kit with you.
If you are taking your pet on a boat, make sure you have a
life vest for your pet. These are fairly inexpensive and can be found at most
pet stores.
If you are leaving your pet
in a hotel room while you go out, make sure you have a kennel with you that you
can leave your pet in. You don’t want to
come back to a room that is torn apart because the pet is stressed by the new
environment you left them in. The hotel
wouldn’t appreciate it either.
Traveling with your pet can be fun, easy and enjoyable if
you plan ahead. Hope you all enjoy your
family vacations.
Be Well & Be Happy,
Pet~Pourri
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