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Doggy Travel Tips
f you are taken your good during the summer in order to
little doggy on a trip with prevent doggy deaths.
you then consider the
following!
American Airlines and Delta Air
Lines have an embargo on live
Dogs on Planes animals in cargo between May 15
and September 15 of every year.
Other airlines reserve the right
to refuse to transport doggies at
Most airlines will transport dogs their discretion when the weather
either in the cargo hold or in heats up.
the passenger cabin of the plane.
Southwest Airlines has a strict
no-dog or pet policy, so if
Summer time... Try to book early you're flying with your furry
or late flights, when the friend, try another airline like
temperature on the tarmac is less Alaska! America West will not
likely to shoot up and endanger transport dogs or pets as
your little guy's health. Plus, baggage. If you want to fly with
travel non-stop whenever your good little doggy, it must
possible. qualify as a cabin pet. Arrange
this early and don't even think
about carrying on your PITBULL!
However, some airlines won't let
pets travel in the baggage hold
Expect to pay approx. $100 departure date.
regardless of whether your dog
rides with you or in the baggage
compartment.
Car Travel
Airlines usually restrict the
number of pets that can travel as Before you jump into your SUV and
carry-on luggage, so be sure to venture across the country, get
call as far ahead as possible to your pet used to travel by taking
arrange for Fido's trip. him for a few "test runs" around
the neighborhood. Some doggies
have sensitive tummies and can
get canine car sickness! (Blah!)
If your dog is traveling as cargo
(that seems so rude to say!)
penned up in a cage, you may have
to drop Fido off at the airport's Bring a copy of your pet's
cargo facility, which almost vaccination records, a health
always is in a separate part of certificate showing that he is
the airport. free of infectious diseases, and
a separate rabies certificate. If
there's any chance that you might
put your pooch in a kennel, a
Your doggy must be at least eight Bordatella vaccination (to
weeks old, weaned and healthy, protect against kennel cough) is
and bring their health recommended.
certificates from a vet dated no
more than 10 days prior to your
care, call the American Animal
Doggies have to pee too! Be kind Hospital Association (AAHA) at
and make a pit-stop every few 800-252-2242 for the location of
hours for your sake and your the nearest AAHA-certified
pet's. Bring dog toys and other veterinarian.
playful dog products and
encourage your dog to get some
exercise during your breaks. And
it might be a good idea for you Finding a Hotel That Accepts Pets
to get some exercise too! Be
careful and make sure your doggy
has it's leash to his collar
secured before hopping out of the
car, no matter how safe the area For information on special
may seem. resorts and hotels;Pet friendly
places that pamper dogs as much
as their owners, head to
Travelocity.com or check out
PLEASE...Don't leave your best these publications: Pets Welcome:
doggy friend unattended in the A Guide to Hotels, Inns, and
car. Even with the window Resorts That Welcome You and Your
cracked, temperatures can climb Pet, by Kathleen Devanna Fish and
to life-threatening levels in Robert Fish; and Travel With or
just a few minutes during the Without Pets: 25,000
summer. It's called good little Pets-R-Permitted Accommodations,
doggy abuse! Petsitters, Kennels and More!, by
M. E. Nelson.
If your dog does need emergency
When using Travelocity.com to Be a courteous guest. Place a mat
research hotels, you'll see a under your pet's food and water
list of icons indicating what dishes in case of spills. And
amenities are available at each insist that your pet sleep on the
hotel. If the little dog icon is floor with bedding brought from
highlighted in blue, then the home--although it may be a
hotel will consider pets. Be sure different story at home, he does
to call the hotel in advance, not belong on the hotel bed or
however, to learn of any furniture.
restrictions, deposits and rules
that may apply.
Don't leave your dog alone in
your room, how would you like to
During check-in, ask where your go on a trip and be stuck in the
dog can and can't be walked. room? Besides your good little
Also, in the event that Fido has doggy may turn into a naughty
an accident, get a run-down of little doggy and may startle the
the hotel's cleaning costs and maid, or worse, run amok in his
damage fees in writing. unfamiliar surroundings. If you
plan to take some time away from
Fido, look for a hotel with
pet-sitting services.
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