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