Being a WELCOME Pet Traveler
Traveling with your pet is like being invited to someone’s home. If you want to be invited back,
then you need to be a considerate guest.
Occasionally we hear from a hotel or bed and breakfast that will no longer accept pets. In almost every
case it is because they had a bad experience with a traveling pet owner, and now we all have to be punished
for the sins of one.
ACCOMMODATIONS
MAKING YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION
Confirm with the hotel or motel or bed and breakfast in advance the size and type of pet who is coming
along with you. A hotel may state that they are pet friendly but when you show up with a 100 pound dog
you may find that they limit their guests to small pets.
Pet Friendly properties often do not include Cats for a couple of reasons. Cats have claws and something
called Cat Dander which some people are allergic to. Ask first before you book.
Pet Friendly may include Ferrets, Birds, even snakes but ask first.
CHECKING IN
Remind the desk clerk that you will have a pet in your room and they need to notify the housekeepers.
LEAVING YOUR PET ALONE IN THE ROOM
Don’t do it unless you are just going down to the lobby or the pool for a few minutes. Put up the do not
disturb sign on the door when you go out.
If you are going out to dinner or to “Disneyland” for the day then you need to hire a pet sitter. They
will either pet sit your pet in the room or take it back to their house while you are gone.
GOING FOR A WALK
Ask the hotel front desk for a recommendation on a good place to walk your pet. Take along not one but
two litter bags and use them.
NOT EVERYONE LOVES PETS
When on the street, or in the hotels common areas make sure your pet is securely leashed and be aware that
not everyone loves animals.
AIRLINES – TRAINS – BUSSES
Unless you are in a private compartment on a European train keep your pet in its container at all times.
Airlines all charge for pets traveling in the cabin as well as in air cargo.
European trains require that you buy a ticket for your pet as well.
You and your pet can have a great time on your next vacation and still be considerate of your
accommodations and the other people you come in contact with.
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