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Submitted by Lisa A. Yackel, CVPM, PHR
Hospital Administrator at Case Veterinary Hospital
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Many of us are beginning to get Spring Fever and are starting to make plans for a getaway for Spring Break or the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend.?? The next six months are prime vacation months as you schedule your work time off requests around your children?s time out of school or around the warmer months ahead.? In years past, most of our clients called on us to take care of their cats and dogs while they were on a trip.? Many still do but there are more and more clients who want to have their pet with them on vacation.?
Making the decision to take your pet along really is a personal preference and depends on what type of vacation you are planning.? I have blogged before on the pitfalls that can happen when you take Fido with you to visit another family member in their home.? There are also times where it is just not fair to the pet to drag them along.? If you are going to be at an adventure park twelve hours of the day, then a motel room is not the place you want to leave your pet.? Not only will they get bored, but they may get nervous when housekeeping comes in to clean the room, etc.? Being in an unfamiliar place without your presence can be frightening to some pets.? That being said, hotel chains are becoming more and more accommodating to travelers who wish to have the ?whole? family with them.
Years ago, people who travelled with their pets took their chances that they would find a hotel that would allow them to keep their pet when they decided to stop for the evening after a day on the road.? Some just waited until the evening and snuck them in with the hopes they would not get caught and the dog would not bark.? Although I love animals, I have to admit that it was frustrating in the ?old days? because those who did sneak in their pet often did not keep them flea free or give them a recent bath.? We often would ask to see the room before we checked in to make sure it was smoke free and did not smell of dog.? Some members of my family were allergic to cats so we also had to be careful that a cat had not been in the room as well.
?Nowadays, hotels have certain rooms that allow pets (often times on the ground floor only) and they make special cleaning arrangements between nights.? The Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, and the LaQuinta chains are favorites amongst dog/cat show people who are on the road a lot because they all accept pets and they do not charge an additional fee.
My internet research showed several websites who list hotels by town that allow pets.? Not all pet friendly accommodations are created equal.? Pet policies vary greatly.? Some hotels are only dog friendly; some pet friendly hotels only allow pets under 25 lbs., some have a 2 pet maximum, and almost all of them charge a pet fee ? ranging from $10/night to a non-refundable pet deposit upwards of $100 .? The Sheraton actually gives dogs a welcome kit with treats and lets you know where to walk your pet at check-in.
The Marriot Residence Inn is often used by travelers who take longer trips and they have plenty of space for relaxing with your dog.? They have a one-time pet fee per stay (from $75-$100) which works out cheaper than a per night charge for extended visits.???
As always, plan ahead.? Make sure your pet is flea free, is up to date on vaccines, and smells good before starting out on your vacation.? Take extra medications that your pet might need and your vet?s phone number so you can get a hold of them if you have an emergency in another city.? The clients at Case Veterinary Hospital get a pet ?ID card which looks like a ?driver?s license? with all their necessary information when they receive their annual preventative maintenance visit.? This is a great resource to have if you need to quickly access your pet?s records in an emergency.?
?? So have a wonderful vacation and a great time with your family (two legged and four legged).? Just remember that good planning ahead of time will prevent most of the unexpected pitfalls that can ruin a much needed get away.
Source: http://casevet.com/2012/03/26/hotel-stops-with-your-pets/
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