Tag Archives: travel without pets

My Separation Anxiety

I haven’t been home to see my family in five months. Back in May, I took my dogs on a cross-country drive and relocated from New Jersey to Oregon. Now I’m going home. Some friends of mine are getting married, and I figured that was a good excuse to fly home for a long weekend. As my trip approaches, I find myself getting more and more nervous about leaving the dogs behind. This is the first time since I moved that Moose and Lally will be staying behind while I travel. When I still lived in New Jersey, I had … Continue reading →

Preparing Your Pet For a Kennel Stay

If you are going to be leaving your pets at a boarding kennel, there are a few things you should do in advance to prepare yourself and your pet. Make sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations: rabies, distemper, and parvo virus. Your boarding kennel may require other vaccinations like hepatitis and bordatella (kennel cough). Make sure your pet is well socialized and is comfortable around both people and pets. A pet that does not get along well with other animals, or is fearful or shy around strangers may not be a good candidate for boarding. Make … Continue reading →

Leaving Your Pets in the Care of a Sitter

Chances are, you’ve planned your family vacation or business trip in advance. If you will be trusting a pet sitter to care for your pet in your home, here are some things you can do to make things easy for your sitter and your furry friends. Make reservations with your pet sitter as far in advance as possible. Sometimes this isn’t possible; try to be flexible in case of emergencies. Make sure that your pet is well socialized. Ask friends and family members to help you by visiting (at prearranged times) when you will not be around. If your pet … Continue reading →

How To Choose a Boarding Kennel

You are going to be away from home for a vacation or business trip… what about your pets? A pet sitter is one option; a boarding kennel is another choice that can give you more peace of mind than asking a friend or family member to remember to take care of your precious pets. The advantages to using a boarding kennel are many. You don’t have to worry about making travel arrangements for your pet, and finding a pet-friendly hotel. With a boarding kennel, your pets will have supervision and attention throughout the day and night. The kennel staff will … Continue reading →

How To Choose A Pet Sitter

If you have to be away from home, chances are you may not be able to take your pets with you. Not everyone can afford a boarding kennel, and not every pet does well in a kennel environment. Sometimes a pet sitter is your best choice. A pet sitter usually does more than just feed your pet and change the water in the bowl. A good pet sitter will spend some quality time with your fur baby — playing, exercising, and giving some love and cuddles. Your pet sitter may offer other services like bringing in mail, watering plants, and … Continue reading →