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