1. Make sure your pet is always in their carrier or on a leash, whether or not you think they are “well
behaved” enough without it. This is for
their safety from outside sources they may not be familiar with, because you
never know how they will respond.
2. Place a chair in front of the door to remind yourself
to put the pet in their carrier or in the bathroom before opening the door.
3. Check under the bed to see if they can get up into the
box spring ... believe me they can!
4. Unplug any electrical devices they have access to,
making sure all wires are out of reach.
5. Put all soaps, shampoos, coffee items, etc. that are on the counter out of reach of your pet. A drawer or closet would be best for these items.
6. Keep toilet seat down because of the chemicals they
use to clean the bathroom.
7. Double lock your room door. Someone may enter and not know the pet is
loose, so this prevents accidental pet escapes.
Take notice of hotel rooms that have adjoining doors to the next
room. Make sure that doors and windows are securely
locked for your pet’s safety as well as your own.
8. Don't give treats or food that is "new" to
them. Keep your pet(s) on their regular
diet so they don't get sick and they maintain their regular bowel movements.
9. Carry extra bottled water and don't give them tap
water. My hubby and I never leave the house without plenty of water for our
pets and ourselves even if it is local.
10. About 15 minutes before
you reach your destination, stop and allow your pet to stretch its legs for a
good 15-20 minutes. Feed and water them.
Upon arriving at your final stop bring them inside and
let them stay in their cage for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the
setting. This allows the pet owner to
get their things in the room and settled with no worries about a pet on the
run.
11. Staying in a motel or hotel allows you to bring in
all your baggage and get settled before opening their cage or carrier. After you have everything in the room, it’s
important that you sit down and spend time with your pet. Set out their bowls
and litter box showing them where they are.
12. Place the litter
box away from traffic area (especially in line with the door). It should be at the farthest location away
from the door but easily accessible.
Using
a litter mat or pet pads will help clean-up to go faster when you leave. Also,
do not put it near their food and water bowls.
13. If you are going to someone's house, do all the above
but don't let your pet out of the cage right away. Place their container next
to where you are sitting and carry on a conversation with your friends/family.
The pet will soon relax and feel more comfortable in their new surroundings. Watch out for any open doors or windows.
14. At bedtime have your pet sleep in their container for
a safe and familiar environment. Make sure the litter is clean and that they
have fresh food and water.
15. When it is time to leave be mindful of how you found
the place and clean the area that your pet had access to during your stay. That
goes for hotels/motels as well.
16. Never leave a pet in a room unattended.
17. Spend plenty of play time with your pet maintaining
their schedule as much as possible to help avoid anxiety in your pet.
18. Make sure to pack your pet grooming and first aid kits
as well as all pet medications, including extra supplies in case you get snowed
in or delayed like we did.
19. Plan ahead for any activities that would take you
away from your pet. Do a search for a
pet daycare facility or find out if your hotel has any pet services that you
would feel comfortable using. As stated
in #15, never leave your pet unattended.
20. It isn’t hard to find a hospital for people when you
travel, but what about your pet? Make
sure to get the address and phone number of a Vet Clinic in the town or towns
where you are staying.
Don’t freak out.
That means you pet owner. Staying
calm will help your pet to stay at ease making the whole journey go that much
smoother. Yes, you can travel with your
pets … and enjoy it!
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