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You and your dogs have lodging options due to pet friendly motel chains

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Owners of pets who want to go on a vacation have a some options for what to do with their pets while they are on their trip. Some common options include taking the dog or cat along on the trip and staying in pet friendly hotels or using a pet boarding service, either somewhere near their home or somewhere near the motel where they are staying. The size and type of pet that you have could make one of these options more applicable.

Pets that do not travel well might be best left in a boarding arrangement or with a pet sitter. Larger dogs may not be welcome even in many dog friendly hotels, as these do sometimes have weight limits for the pets that they permit. Therefore, if you do decide to travel with these dogs, you will have to do a bit more searching to find your accommodation. However, a few of the online pet sites that list hotels that are willing to allow pets have an option to filter just those locations that accept large pets. Finding pet boarding near your hotel is another option, as you would still be able to spend time with your pet even if you cannot find a hotel that will accept both you and your pet.

The following is a list of some major hotel chains which claim to be pet friendly:

Clarion Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
EconoLodge
Kimpton
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Quality Inn
Red Roof Inn
Renaissance Hotels & Suites
Sleep Inn
Studio 6

In case you’ve had no luck finding pet friendly accommodations for you and your pet, but feel guilty boarding your dog, there are some new locations with special pet hotels that really pamper your dogs while they are there. Perhaps this is a good “in between” choice for you. Your pet would likely enjoy all the services they offer, and you won’t have to feel as guilty that you couldn’t have your dog with you during your travels.

If you are undecided on what to do with your pet, there are a lot of different resources online you can use in order to look into your options for dog friendly accommodations, pet hotels, and places to board your pet. Occasionally, even when there is a hotel that will take your pet, it is better to leave them behind with a blanket and some organic pet treats due to the rigors of travel. An international trip could be very difficult on your pet, for instance, and there are many potential problems with immigration rules to consider. PetTravel.com is a great resource for questions on these issues. It is sometimes required that dogs be quarantined for a time, so a short international trip might be best left for the people in the family.