Comments on: My Pet Travel Wishlist

By: ginnyb

ginnyb — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 02:47:57 +0000

NY just passed a law allowing dogs at outdoor patio restaurants. Some restaurants already allowed it but many people’s reactions were negative. 🙁 I love taking my Pomeranian with me places.

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 03:08:44 +0000

One of the reasons I like Charleston so much. They are such a dog friendly city. In VA I couldn’t find pet waste stations to save my doodle heart. In many parks it was hard to find a trashcan #saywhat? We lived in Germany for about 5 years and I wasn’t a pet parent. But I was never offended at the public places where dogs were allowed because provisions were made for them, and it was fine.

By: Cathlin

Cathlin — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 03:21:45 +0000

I agree with all the points on your wish list and also particularly with Kacy’s point about the airlines. When you fly with a pet in the cabin, it counts as your carry-on bag and you still have to pay about $125, depending on the airline, each way. When I fly with Richie, no one usually even knows I have a dog with me, he’s so quiet. On the subject of flying, I think all airports should be required to have dog relief areas inside security. They are all required to have relief areas because of service dogs, but most of them are outside security, and I can’t imagine a bline person or someone in a wheelchair trying to navigate to them when I have trouble finding them! Not to mention the stress of going through security again just so your dog can relieve itself. I’m having trouble not starting a rant here. 🙂

By: Kacy

Kacy — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:42:07 +0000

I completely relate to this! My biggest wish list would be for airlines to stop charging so damn much to have your pet on board. Babies can travel for free but you have to pay $125 for a pet? Also more pet rest areas inside of security at the airport would make things SO much easier.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:31:15 +0000

In reply to Pamela. I had the same type of problems traveling in California as the East coast. This was ten years ago. Could have changed. I read Oregon & Washington are ok for pet travel.

By: Barbara Rivers

Barbara Rivers — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:28:19 +0000

All the same ones you listed!! I was just reminded about how much more dog-friendly Europe is when I went home to visit my family in Germany last month.

By: Mary, Simon & Kima

Mary, Simon & Kima — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:16:59 +0000

In reply to Reagan. I think we need to work on this, Reagan. (I live just south of you, in the Binghamton area.) An app would be great. Also, a meet-and-greet take-out food place would be ideal for those of us who don't leave their best buddies behind.

By: Mary, Simon & Kima

Mary, Simon & Kima — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:14:49 +0000

In reply to Pamela. It does make sense. Maybe renting an RV is the way to go!

By: Mary, Simon & Kima

Mary, Simon & Kima — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:14:03 +0000

In reply to Kimberly.

Great idea!! I actually googled (just now) for hotels that welcome dogs. There are several, but I didn’t look far enough to see what size dogs. Some places will allow only dogs under a certain weight – and my two are fairly large. But you have me thinking….and I am going to do a bit more research. Thanks!!!

By: Reagan

Reagan — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:14:08 +0000

These are all amazing suggestions. I’ve always thought an app for dog owners that list out the places that are all dog friendly. I know there is a website but I checked where we’re from, Syracuse, and it’s very inaccurate! How do we make these happen!?