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Whether you’re taking a leisurely vacation or traveling for business, planning a trip to another city can sometimes be a stressful ordeal. Between booking a room, making your agenda, coordinating transportation and more, there are a lot of things to think about. Add pets to the mix and it can get even hairier (or furrier, in this case)! But more recently, there have been a variety of animal-friendly resources sprouting up to help pet owners better plan upcoming getaways.
At E-Z Rent-A-Car, we understand the importance of making traveling “E-Z” and convenient. That’s why we’ve created a list of resources every dog or cat parent can use when planning their next trip.
For Pet-Friendly Hotels:
- PetsWelcome.com – An easy and convenient way to find pet-friendly hotels and vacation rentals, PetsWelcome.com helps you locate the nearest, most comfortable accommodations for your pet. You’ll also find travel tips, day care services, nearby veterinarian locations, fun area attractions appropriate for pets, and much more.
- HomeAway – This convenient site lists properties across the globe that accommodate animals, including contemporary luxury homes, Caribbean-inspired villas, riverfront cabins, beach houses and more. Many feature fenced yards, large communal spaces and other pet-friendly amenities dogs and cats alike can take advantage of during their stay.
- Pet Friendly Hotels – With more than 25,000 pet-friendly lodging options to choose from, Pet Friendly Hotels offers the largest inventory of animal-accommodating hotel rooms to let you fully customize your trip.
For Pet-Friendly Travel Gear:
- In the Company of Dogs – This dog-centric company offers a wide selection of pet-friendly car seats and covers, ramps, barriers, harnesses, crates, beds, mats and more to choose from—all carefully designed to suit the needs of your four-legged companion on your journey.
- Kurgo® – Find car seat covers, car-safety gear, booster seats, travel carriers and more with Kurgo’s many pet-friendly travel accessories, ideal for dogs of many sizes and temperaments.
- ThunderShirt® – Offering a calming solution for fear of thunderstorms, separation anxiety, vet visits and more, ThunderShirt is a safe, gentle option for pets soon to be traveling. The product is applies constant pressure to the animal in a way that soothes and comforts—similar to swaddling a baby—and is great for long car or plane rides.
For Pet-Friendly Attractions:
- BringFido – Not only does BringFido.com help you find the best pet-friendly attractions during your trip anywhere in the world, including dog parks and beaches, pet-friendly restaurants, and more, but it also offers other resources for nearby pet services and businesses, such as local pet-friendly accommodations, pet stores, and veterinary clinics.
- PetFriendlyTravel.com – With dozens of attractions and activities for animals to enjoy across the U.S., PetFriendlyTravel.com is an excellent resource for finding ways to experience your trip to the fullest alongside your adorable four-legged companion.
In addition to these links, find some great pet travel tips for making your getaway the best it can be by checking out these other helpful resources:
- Travel Safely with Your Pet by Car, Airplane, Ship or Train (The Humane Society of the United States)
- Top 10 Tips for Safe Car Travel With Your Pet (ASPCA)
- Cesar’s Best Dog Travel Tips (Cesar’sWay)
- Traveling with Pets: What You Need to Know (Mother Nature Network)
- Pet Travel Tips: Plan a Pet-Friendly Vacation (Travel Channel)
- Pet Travel Tips (Trips with Pets)
Plus, discover even more helpful information and advice for your trip from E-Z by checking out our E-Z Rent-A-Car coupons, travel-related blog posts and more!
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