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| are probably aware that there | | | | policies are. The more research that you do on the |
| are pet friendly motels that you can bring your dog | | | | lodging options for your vacation |
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| shelter while you are traveling, you | | | | are travelling by plane, don't forget to check with |
| would be wise to find pet hotels along your route so | | | | the airlines about their pet |
| that your beloved family | | | | policies. Many airlines require larger dogs to be in a |
| members can stay with you. Many dog friendly | | | | cage in the checked luggage |
| hotels allow canines up to a certain | | | | section of the plane and also need to see proof of |
| weight with no extra deposit. Some pet friendly | | | | animal licenses, especially when |
| motels do require a deposit, and | | | | travelling to a foreign country. Smaller dogs and cats |
| larger pets and reptiles are not allowed.Before you | | | | can sometimes be carried on |
| book your rooms, check that your pet friendly | | | | to the plane in a pet carrier if the carrier is small |
| motels are accepting | | | | enough to fit under the plane's |
| pets matching the weight of your animal. Some pet | | | | seat back.When you are preparing to leave for your |
| hotels will require that you keep | | | | pet friendly hotel, be sure to pack along |
| the animal in a cage in your room, and most dog | | | | some portable pet bowls and enough food and |
| friendly hotels insist that your | | | | water supply for your pet to last for |
| canine is kept on a leash at all times when it is | | | | the duration of your trip. You might also want to |
| outside of your room. There are | | | | bring a small blanket or toy from |
| many websites that are specialize in pet friendly | | | | home to remind your pet of the scents of their |
| hotel or condo rentals, with easy to | | | | home. If you are driving to your |
| use guides to help you to find the best lodging that | | | | destination, you might want to search for dog parks |
| is both convenient for you and | | | | along your route or plan for |
| comfortable for your animals.If you plan to be away | | | | stops to walk your dog for at least 30 minutes to |
| for long periods of time, you might reconsider | | | | release their energy. If you are |
| bringing | | | | travelling with a cat, consider bringing a portable litter |
| along your animal to pet friendly motels. Some | | | | box that your cat can use on |
| animals do better at home with a | | | | the road or in your hotel room. Most importantly, be |
| sitter or in a boarding facility than traveling around to | | | | sure your pets are secure in |
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| to ask what the policies are | | | | published internet author. She has |
| regarding animals, and whether there is a deposit. | | | | worked closely with prominent dog behaviorists and |
| Most overnight lodging | | | | leads her own pack of animals at |
| establishments will always allow seeing-eye or | | | | home. |