What Happens To Your Pet When Your On Vacation?

When we’re planning for a vacation, there are a number of things we worry about while we’re away. Will our homes be safe in our absence? Who is going to water the plants? Did I remember to forward the mail? One concern that often gets forgotten about until the last minute, though, is what becomes of our pets while we’re gone. As a result of our poor planning, it usually ends up in us desperately begging loved ones to make sure the fish get fed while you’re gone.

 

Why put yourself through that kind of stress? By planning for it well in advance, you can make sure your furry friends get looked after the best they can. As far as I can see, you have a few main options, and I’m going to outline them for you along with other important things to consider.

 

Ask A Friend For Help

 

Okay, I just touched on this above, but let’s explore this option in a little more detail shall we? If your friends or family are willing and able, this could be your best bet. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages. First, you presumably trust these people and can rest assured in the knowledge that your pets will be well looked after. You also aren’t likely to incur any kind of fee in return, so you won’t have to budget for it. That being said, it might be a lot to ask of someone, so you may have to explore the other options below. You’ll also need to make sure that your pet is comfortable with the person that’ll be looking after it.

 

Home Boarding

 

There are a lot of boarding options available to you. There are many people that make a living out of opening their front door to people in your position, so make good use of them. There are also more professional companies that cater to this market. If you look around, you can be sure to find local dog boarding, for example, in your area. Just make sure you run a background check to make sure your pet will be safe, happy and looked after properly. You could also look into kennels and pet spas to home your pet while you’re gone. They’ll be pampered and played with a lot. They might not even want to come home afterwards!

What Happens To Your Pet When Your On Vacation

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Take Him (or Her) With You!

 

I’ll admit that this isn’t always the easiest option, but if you’re really stuck, you could plan your vacation around your pet. You’ll need to make sure that your accommodation allows for pets, for starters. But why shouldn’t your pet pal come along for the ride? They are, after all, a part of the family, aren’t they? Dogs and cats are especially fond of getting outside and exploring with you by their side. What better way to cater to their inner adventurer than in an unfamiliar setting? You’ll be sure to find lots of fun together. Just be aware that some of your regular vacation activities will be somewhat limited by them being there.

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