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TRAVEL MATTERS
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Deciding if Your Pet Should Go on Vacation with You
Your pet is more than just an animal; he’s a member of your family. As such, you naturally want to include Spot or Snowball in your vacation plans. Before you pack a bag for your pet too, however, consider these tips.
RULE 1:
Pets who are very young, very old, pregnant, sick, injured, prone to biting or excessive vocalizing, or who cannot follow basic obedience commands should not travel.
Before you make reservations, determine if your pet can go on vacation with you. Most animals can, and do, make the most of the experience,
but a small percentage simply are not cut out
for traveling. Illness, physical condition and temperament are important factors, as is your pet’s ability to adjust to such stresses as changes to their environment and routine. When in doubt, check with your veterinarian. If you feel your pet isn’t up to the trip, it’s better for everyone if they stay home.
RULE 2:
If your pet can’t actively participate in the trip, she should stay home.
Even if Spot and Snowball are seasoned travelers, consider the type of vacation and activities you have planned. No pet is going to be happy (or safe) cooped up in a car or hotel room. Likewise, the family dog might love camping and hiking, but the family cat might not. You also need to consider what kind of restaurants in the area you can go
to with a pet. Putting a little thought toward your animal’s needs and safety will pay off in a more enjoyable vacation for everyone.
RULE 3:
Be specific when making travel plans that include your pet. Nobody wants unpleasant
that unusual animals are not always accepted as readily as more conventional pets. Always specify the type of pet you have when making arrangements. Check if the municipalities you are traveling through and staying within have breed-specific regulations, i.e., certain dogs not
surprises on vacation.
Most of the information presented pertains to City or county resources should be referenced,
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to to spend on board up $600
cats and dogs. If you own a bird, hamster, pig, as establishments might be unaware of their
ferret, lizard or other exotic creature, remember local restrictions.
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