It wasn't until BlogPaws East in April that I really thought about what it takes to travel with a pet in tow. I met Ronnie and Rex from Bella's Pain Relief, and realized that Rex had made the trip all the way from New Jersey to Ohio, and then camped out in the hotel while Rhona worked the conference. Fortunately, Ronnie had the foresight to hire a dog sitter to visit with Rex in the hotel room while she was out and about, so Rex wouldn't feel anxious in a strange room.
Embracer Carrie posted an article at Examiner last month, with 5 helpful points that you might not have considered before you travel with your cat or dog in tow:
1. Book a pet friendly hotel. Dogfriendly.com has a terrific list of pet friendly hotels, complete with a list of any additional charges or stipulations that may be required for bringing your fuzzy family member along for each hotel. Dogfriendly.com also lists campgrounds and RV parks that welcome pets.
2. Plan pet-friendly activities for your family and your pet. Many beaches and parks allow dogs, but you will need to check ahead of time to be sure your four-legged companion is welcome. Dogfriendly.com has a list of beaches, parks, stores, even outdoor restaurants that welcome your pets.
(Read the rest here.)
I was recently pondering a roadtrip with Lyger- about 8 hours from Cleveland to Philly to attend a conference. I thought it seemed like it might be an American adventure, a bonding experience for a girl and her dog. But, It would have been long days for me, and longer days for an anxious dog, so I opted against it.
What sorts of tips do you have for people that might be planning to travel with their pets?
