| estimated that over 25% of the world’s | | | | - Pet taxi |
| population travels with pets and according to the Airline | | | | - Training |
| Transportation Association, more than 500,000 animals | | | | - Doggie treat |
| fly each year. In fact, travelling with pets is becoming | | | | Other amenities may include food and water bowls, |
| more and more popular. Consider these statistics. | | | | doggie sidewalk bags and kitty litter pans and easy |
| Fun Facts about People Travelling with their Pets: | | | | access to a local dog park. |
| - 19% of dog owners take their pet with them when | | | | When booking your hotel, ask what services the hotel |
| traveling (American Pet Products Manufacturers | | | | offers to accommodate you and your pet. Many |
| Association, National Pet Owners Survey) | | | | boutique Manhattan hotels will go the extra mile to |
| - 67% of pet owners travel with their pet (American | | | | ensure that you and your pet have a pleasant stay. |
| Animal Hospital Association) | | | | Travelling with your Pet: |
| - 42% of pet owners have traveled out of state with | | | | While most pet owners travel with their pet on the |
| their pet (American Animal Hospital Association) | | | | road, many pet owners take their pet with them on the |
| - Dogs are the most common pet to take on trips | | | | plane. If you are flying with your pet, call the airline to |
| (80%), followed by cats, birds, rabbits or fish (USA | | | | check any regulations and requirements for pet travel. |
| Today, May 9, 2006) | | | | If you are renting a car, it is suggested that you put |
| While approximately 1/3 of pet owners leave their pet | | | | together a driving map with a list of pet-friendly |
| with a friend or relative when travelling, many take their | | | | rest-stops and restaurants. Also make sure that the |
| pet with them. | | | | rental car agency is friendly. |
| Thus, it makes sense for hotels to have a pet friendly | | | | Once you arrive at your hotel, the hotel should be able |
| policy. | | | | to provide you with a list of pet-friendly restaurants, as |
| Finding a Pet Friendly Hotel: | | | | well as a list of local parks. |
| To locate a pet-friendly hotel, you can easily consult an | | | | Summary: |
| internet-based pet travel agency online. Many websites | | | | Finding a pet friendly hotel is easier than you may think. |
| offer a free search by city and list hotels, bread and | | | | The number of Americans traveling with their pets has |
| breakfasts, ski resorts, campgrounds and beaches that | | | | increased over the years and more hotels are |
| are pet friendly. | | | | becoming pet-friendly in response to the growing |
| Fortunately for pet owners, there are many pet | | | | “pets-as-family” trend. |
| friendly hotels to choose from when travelling. | | | | To find a pet friendly hotel near your travel destination, |
| Finding Boutique Hotels that Welcome Pets: | | | | ask your local travel agency for recommendations or |
| If you are travelling to New York this summer and | | | | search online. There are many online websites |
| looking for a dog friendly New York City hotel, you are | | | | dedicated to travelling with pets and many offer hints |
| in luck. There are many boutique hotels in New York | | | | and tips on where to stay and places to check out. |
| that welcome pets. A few hotels surpass | | | | So next time you think about leaving your pet home, |
| expectations and openly welcome pets by offering | | | | reconsider. There are many options for travelers with |
| services for your pet. | | | | pets, and pet owners are no longer limited to |
| Hotel Services for your pet may include: | | | | campgrounds. Boutique pet-friendly hotels welcome |
| - Local dog walking services | | | | pets and offer services to pamper and take care of |
| - Grooming | | | | your pet. |
| - Cookies for special occasions | | | | |