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Can anyone tell me what their experience is staying at hotels with a pet. We will be traveling from California to Missouri and will need lodging at least 1 or 2 nights and we were wondering if we need to take the dogs crate. Its very large and we would like to not have to if necessary as trunk space is at a premium.
If you are a member of AAA you can get the tour books that have all the hotels in them. They list if the hotel/motel is pet friendly. I have three parrots and hen I drove from CA to TX we had to stay in motels with the birds. I think they only rquired a $10.00 deposit for the birds.
We are moving back to CA next week and again I have my tour books out so we can find laces to stay that will allow me to have my birds.
BTW, the birds traveled really well. They were so quiet and good! I just love them!!! It's like they knew they needed to behave themselves.
We've traveled with our dogs cross-country a few times and never taken their crates. I would take the crates if: 1) they are used to sleeping in them or 2) you plan to leave them in the room alone during the day and housekeeping comes in. There are several online websites with pet-friendly hotels (some charge a fee while others don't). The AAA book is also very helpful. Happy travels!
I always take a blanket to put on top of the bed so I don't get any dog hair on anything. It also smells like home. I have a collapsible soft crate that doesn't take up a lot of space and is lightweight.
Thank you all so much. That web site is terrific. We are AAA members so we will check that out also. Sometimes you forget all the great services AAA offers.
We have stayed at Microtel hotels with our dog and it has been great. They welcome pets and give pet owners first floor rooms near the doors. I don't know if they have them everywhere but there are some in the upper midwest.
I also agree with the soft carrier. Our dog travels in the car in her portable kennel so we always have that with us but she is only 10 pounds. They also have a rack that you can put on the back of your car that hooks into a trailer hitch where you can keep luggage. I have seen many on the roads carrying dog kennels (no dogs in them though).
I really like the soft crate idea but it looks like they are only made for smaller pets. I checked out pet smart's website but it don't look like they have anything big enough for a 45 pound pooch. Does anyone know if any are made for a dog this size?
This type of information is good for people permanently relocating. For Missouri, it looks like you just need to get certification from a Veterinarian showing your pet is up to date on their Vaccinations and are not carrying any contagiuos diseases. They also have info. regarding Farm & Exotic animals.
Quite honestly, I wouldn't have thought of needing to carry this info. with us when moving. Boy, what a pain that would be to be unprepared.
I would think it would also be handy to have this information to show proof of your pet's health to any Hotel/Motel you may be staying at, should they ask.
I really like the soft crate idea but it looks like they are only made for smaller pets. I checked out pet smart's website but it don't look like they have anything big enough for a 45 pound pooch. Does anyone know if any are made for a dog this size?
My Spot weighs about 70lbs. His soft crate is by Pet Lodge and weighs about 7lbs. It has a handle for carrying and is quite sturdy. It also has a soft pad in the bottom that I supplement with his regular bed. It's well ventilated and has an attachment for a small water bucket too. The crate is large enough for Spot to stand up and turn around. It is sturdy enough that I can sit on top of it.
If you want to try one out before you buy, look for a local dog show in your area. They will have vendors selling these and lots of other fun pet stuff as well.
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