I've been known to
travel a tad and when I am away from home, I enjoy staying in hotels that allow
pets, I can get my "dog fix" when I'm away from my greyhounds but I
like seeing happy dogs with happy owners as they enjoy a trip together.
HOWEVER...during a
recent jaunt, after enduring ridiculously long security check in
lines and several extremely loud and inebriated passengers on my
flight, I was looking forward to a restful night once I checked into my
hotel room.
Ahhhh...quiet.
Ahhhh....fluffy pillows
and a good night slee....
BARKBARKBARKBARKBARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(alarm clock said 10:30pm)
BARKBARKBARKBARKBARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(alarm clock said 11:00pm)
BARKBARKBARKBARKBARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(alarm clock said 11:17pm)
The barking and clawing
at the bottom of the dog crate continued until well after midnight,
when the owners returned to the room.
Some advice from a
dog-loving fellow traveler ~ if you care and love your pets please, please
remember that a hotel room in not a familiar place for your pet, no matter how
often you travel together. When you leave your pet in a hotel room alone, even
if you feel a crate is a safer option than allowing free rein in the room, your
pet is going to experience a level of stress.
If you travel with a
pet, give consideration and remember that while your pet may comprehend what is
happening, a vacation may not seem nor feel like a vacation to them. While they
are fine while you are away for 8 hours + for work or while you are out to
dinner with friends at home, remember for a pet, a hotel room is NOT home,
especially when you are not there.
A content pet in a hotel
room makes the hotel relaxing for all the guests and continues to allow hotels
to offer 'pet-friendly" accommodations.
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