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