| Remember to bring along your pet's rabies and health | | | | the vehicle will sometimes help with a dog that does |
| certificates if you are taking your pet on vacation with | | | | get carsick (less motion than at the back). |
| you. It is also a good idea to have the name of | | | | How many times have you driven down the street to |
| someone who would be willing to come and get the | | | | see a car go by you that has a dog hanging out the |
| animal in case of an accident. If you are staying at | | | | window? Or sitting in the driver's lap? Not only is this a |
| hotels, you would do well to research which ones | | | | probable accident waiting to happen, but the dog's |
| accept pets (many do) and which ones do not. | | | | head and eyes are in danger of being injured by debris. |
| Some airlines will let your pet ride in the cabin with you | | | | It is always a good idea to restrain your dog when he |
| for a $50 one-way fee, but it must be small enough to | | | | is traveling in the car with you - either with a harness |
| fit in a crate that will then fit under the seat in front of | | | | or in a crate. If you use a harness, you might consider |
| you, and your pet will count as one piece of your | | | | covering the seat with a seat cover or an old blanket |
| carry-on luggage. | | | | that you can take out and wash. |
| And just like children, pets DO get carsick! If you are | | | | And last but not least, under no circumstances EVER |
| planning a long trip with your pet and he isn't used to | | | | leave your pet in the hot sun in the car (even with the |
| traveling in the car much, you might want to take him | | | | windows down). It is akin to putting them into a |
| out for a bunch of rides - gradually lengthening the trip | | | | 120° oven!! Have fun with your pet and enjoy |
| each time. Also putting the animal toward the front of | | | | your summer. |