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How to Find a Pet Friendly Hotel

© Beverly Eschberger

When you are travelling with your four legged best friend, the last thing you want is to arrive at your hotel and learn that your furry companion is not welcome. Use a little advance planning to ensure that you and your pet will both have a comfortable night's stay.

Most major hotels have websites. If you have a preference for a particular hotel chain (perhaps you are enrolled in a reward program with it), you can generally find out if the hotel allows pets on their website. If that information is not readily available, email the corporate office or the individual hotel itself to clarify whether your pet will be welcome. The pet policy may vary between different properties within the same chain, so even if you have stayed at a particular chain with your pet before, it is a good idea to confirm that your pet is welcome at the specific property. Some hotels require that you notify them ahead of time that you will be bringing your pet, so always check the hotel's policy when you make your reservation.

But what if you want to stay somewhere with a little more character? How can you find a romantic Bed and Breakfast that you and your spouse can enjoy with that furry kid whom you love best? There are several websites that can help you to find something out of the ordinary. Many contain helpful general information about traveling with pets as well.

Dog Friendly.com -- US and Canadian Hotels http://www.dogfriendly.com/

Pets Welcome http://www.petswelcome.com/

Take Your Pet http://www.takeyourpet.com/

Pet Friendly Travel http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/

Pet Travel -- Worldwide Accomodations http://www.pettravel.com/

Travel Pets http://www.travelpets.com/

Pet Vacations http://www.petvacations.com/

Fido Friendly -- print magazine http://www.fidofriendly.com/

Pets on the Go http://www.petsonthego.com/

Traveling Dogs http://www.travelingdogs.com/

Lets Go Pets http://www.letsgopets.com/?src_aid=Glgp

1 Click Pet Friendly Hotels and Resorts http://www.1clickpethotels.com/

Pets-Allowed-Hotels http://www.pets-allowed-hotels.com/

Pet Friendly Canada Accommodations Directory http://www.petfriendly.ca/

Pet Friendly Hotels UK http://www.grjo.com/petfriendly/

Take a Break -- Australian Hotels http://www.takeabreak.com.au/Holidayingw...

Pet Friendly Travel and Lodging in Canada http://www.pawsperouspets.com/travel.sht...

Interpet Explorer http://www.interpetexplorer.com/

Pet Travel and Leisure http://www.pettravelleisure.com/

Travel Dog http://www.traveldog.com/

Pets Playground -- Australian Hotels http://www.petsplayground.com.au/

The Pet Safety Center http://www.familysafety.com/

Hot Dog Holidays -- UK and Europe http://www.hotdogholidays.com/

Martlink -- Worldwide Accomodations http://www.martlink.com/

Paws 4 Travel -- UK Hotels http://www.paws4travel.co.uk/

Travel Supplies for Your Pet:

PetCo http://www.petco.com/

PetsMart http://www.petsmart.com/ps/main.jsp

Canine Auto http://www.canineauto.com/

Outward Hound Products www.kyjen.com