Are You Allowed to Bring Pets When You Travel?

July 19, 2010 - It seems like more and more travelers are bringing companions with them on the road.  One of the most reliable and loyal companions is your beloved pet. If you tell travel nursing agencies about your pet companions, they will help you make accommodations for your pet for both the trip to your new home and your actual housing accommodations once you arrive. Most agencies have arrangements with apartment and condo companies that allow pets.

While traveling to your assignment, you may want to stay in a pet friendly hotel. Below are a few resources for you to look at:
www.Pettravel.com
www.Letsgopets.com
www.Takeyourpet.com

The first two Web sites (pettravel.com and letsgopets.com) are great resources for finding a hotel room that will take pets for those long road trips.

Take your pet.com provides a free newsletter with news tips and info about traveling with your pet.  You can swap experiences with other traveling pet lovers and sometimes save up to 30% on lodging. 

Additional books you may find useful are as follows:
Traveling with your pet – a AAA Specialty Travel Series
Take Your Pet Too by Heather Walters
Pet Travel and Fun Authority by M. Nelson
  
As you can see, there is much support out there for those of you who wish to take your furry companions with you on the road.  You may discover a whole new world of animal lovers as you journey out to all the dog friendly places and mingle with others like yourself.  Your pet may like it too. 

I have a very timid, mild dog.  Based on his personality, I didn’t think he would take too well to travel and change.  To my surprise, I was wrong.  As we drove from Texas to California, I discovered that he really likes changes, seeing new places and sniffing new territory. You never know until you try.  Your pet may surprise you too.    

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