Travel
Pack your bags! Animal
Wellness presents our
Top Ten Getaway Ideas
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TAKE
THE SCENIC ROUTE
A road trip is one of the best ways to
get away with your animal, especially
if he travels well and you have a spacious
vehicle such as a van or SUV. As long
as you provide everything your animal
needs to stay comfortable – water,
food, a bed, and regular bathroom breaks
or a litter box – the vehicle can
become his home away from home while you’re
on the road. Some companies now even sell
dog beds, ramps and other accessories
designed for SUV travel. Don’t forget
his leash and ID, and a carrier or crate
if you have a cat or small dog.
There’s no limit to road trips.
If sight-seeing is your goal, how about
a ramble along Route 66, which traces
a route from Chicago to L.A. through hundreds
of historic landmarks, from picturesque
villages and First Nations sites to nostalgic
1950s diners and motels. In Canada, the
Trans-Canada Highway stretches from Victoria
on the west coast to St. John’s,
Newfoundland in the east, with countless
opportunities for side trips along the
way. Keep in mind that your animal isn’t
as interested in scenery as you are, so
bring some toys for him to play with.
Before hitting the road, you’ll
need to research pet-friendly accommodations
along your route. Call ahead to make reservations
and to find out what’s offered and
what restrictions apply. And before you
hit the road, don’t forget to pick
up a cat kennel or doggie seatbelt (Hug-a-dog
and Neopaws both make good quality products)
so your animals are as safe as you. To
protect your upholstery and enhance Fido’s
comfort, equip your vehicle with a water
resistant or water-proof seat cover (Kozy
K-9 and Soggy Dog are two to consider).
For more information on travel guides,
visit www.tripswithpets.com/recreation.asp.
For accommodation in Canada, visit www.petfriendly.ca.
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HIT THE SLOPES
It may be the height of summer, but ski
resort towns are still booming with activity,
and with the wide range of outdoor activities
available they make a great place to take
your canine companion for a vacation.
Many of these areas are pet-friendly,
and offer accommodations that accept animals.
One of the most popular ski destinations
in the U.S., Colorado offers plenty to
do after the snow melts. Skiing hot spots
such as Aspen and Breckenridge are a haven
for hikers, horseback riders, white water
rafters and mountain bikers, and both
places have pet-friendly lodges, hotels
and resorts. In Canada, meanwhile, Whistler
in British Columbia offers golfing as
well as mountain biking, alpine hiking,
kayaking and ATV and heli tours during
the summer. You’ll also find pet-friendly
trails here, and there are nearly a dozen
different accommodations that accept animals.
Locally-based pet sitters and dog walkers
are available to look after your animal
while you’re shooting the rapids
or teeing off at the golf course.
If you’re heading east, Vermont
is another popular ski destination that
you and your pooch can explore together.
Many of the state’s resort towns,
such as Stowe and Ludlow, offer golfing,
fishing, biking, gliding, canoeing and
other activities during the summer, and
have a choice of accommodations that welcome
animals.
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Published
in the August/September 2005 issue of
Animal Wellness
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