| Pet Travel: What to do when traveling with pets | | | | to travel or you are wary of transporting your pet |
| Pet air travel tips, road trip tips and more | | | | via cargo, you have other options to consider. |
| Pets are like a child to many and the thought of | | | | Road trip with pets |
| leaving them at home while on vacation is not an | | | | Many pets love traveling by car; so it is a personal |
| option for some. However, before taking your pets | | | | decision as to whether your pet needs to be kept in |
| on vacation with you, there are several items that | | | | a carrier or not. Cats oftentimes are uncomfortable |
| you need to be aware of and a few pet travel tips | | | | traveling, so it is better to keep them in a carrier for |
| that need to be followed. | | | | their safety and yours. If the pet is not going to be |
| Pet travel decisions | | | | kept in a carrier you need to make sure they are |
| While it may be tempting to bring your pet with you | | | | safely secured in the vehicle. There are special |
| on vacation, keep in mind that some animals are not | | | | harnesses that can be bought to secure or "seatbelt" |
| suited for travel whether it is due to illness, age or | | | | your dog in safely. It is important to stop frequently |
| physical impairments. It is very important to consult | | | | when traveling with pets to let them exercise and go |
| with your veterinarian about pet travel and pet air | | | | to the bathroom. |
| travel before embarking on a trip to ensure the | | | | Trains, buses and ships |
| safety of your pet. | | | | Very few ships allow pets to accompany travelers |
| Trains, planes and automobiles | | | | and Amtrak does not allow pets. However, many |
| Pet air travel | | | | European trains and a few small US railroad |
| Every airline has different rules and regulations when | | | | companies allow pets on board. As far as buses and |
| it comes to flying with pets. So to avoid finding out | | | | other public transportation, the rules and regulations |
| your airline doesn't allow pet travel at the last minute, | | | | vary between states and cities. |
| there are several things that you can do. First, | | | | Pet accommodations |
| contact your airline well in advance and find out their | | | | There are hundreds of Web sites out there that list |
| pet air travel regulations. Carrying your pet on board | | | | pet friendly hotels and a pet-friendly hotel can be |
| with you is the best option, but oftentimes cargo is | | | | found in almost any city. For example if you're |
| the only option with some airlines if your pet is large. | | | | traveling to San Francisco you can stay at the Hilton |
| While Congress did pass the Safe Air Travel for | | | | San Francisco Financial District or if you're visiting |
| Animals Act in April 2000, there are several items | | | | Austin you can stay at the La Quinta Inn Austin |
| that need to be considered to ensure your pet's | | | | North. |
| safety while flying in cargo. First, many airlines have | | | | Pet Fun |
| specific carrier requirements so make sure you fulfill | | | | Wherever you are vacationing, a pet-friendly park or |
| these. Second, make sure the carrier you choose is | | | | beach can be found and outdoor related activities are |
| large enough for your pet to be able to turn around | | | | best for pet travelers. For restaurants, outdoor |
| in and be comfortable for the long flight. Third, try to | | | | places will oftentimes allow pets to accompany. |
| make sure it is a non-stop flight to ensure that your | | | | When traveling with pets it is important to ensure |
| pet does not get lost. Fourth, correctly adhere a label | | | | their safety and not to do anything that could put |
| on the pet carrier with your phone number, address, | | | | them in danger. And if you're going to bring your pet |
| final destination and contact number while on | | | | with you, make sure that you will be able to |
| vacation. There are plenty of other considerations | | | | entertain them. Here's to happy traveling! |
| and tips that can be found by looking at the Humane | | | | Jillian Scheeler makes it easy to provide advise on |
| Society's Web site. If your airline does not allow pets | | | | how to carry pets along with you while travelling. |