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Where can I leave my pet when I go on vacation?
What to do with Pets while on Vacation
- Pet Sitting. Using a pet sitter is one way to fuse the personal with professional.
- In-Home Pet Boarding. While enlisting a pet sitter is a good option, so is in-home pet boarding.
- Traditional Boarding (Dog Kennels/Catteries)
- Family Friend/Neighbor.
- Take Them Along.
Do dogs miss their owners when they go on holiday?
Studies show that dogs form positive associations with their favorite people, and they don’t like being separated from you for long. Dogs can handle alone time, but they do miss you when you’re gone.
Can I leave my dog for 2 weeks?
Leaving Your Dog Alone for a Week A week is a long time when it comes to attending to your dog’s needs, but it’s still short enough that packing up everything your dog needs and transferring him or her to another house or a boarding kennel can be an unnecessary hassle.
What do I do with my cat when I go on holiday?
What to do with your cat when you go on holiday
- Taking your cat away with you. Cats Protection does not recommend you take your cat away with you.
- Booking into a cattery.
- Book a daily pet sitter.
- Ask a friend, family member or neighbour to feed them.
Where can I leave my dog when I go on holiday UK?
Nowadays, there’s lots of different options for holiday pet care:
- Friends and family.
- Professional pet sitters.
- Boarding kennels, catteries or ‘pet hotels’
- Home from home dog boarding.
Can someone else take care of my dog when I travel?
If you don’t have a family member close to you or willing to travel to help take care of your dog, there still is the option to have someone else come look after your pup in your home while you’re out of town.
What should I do if I can’t afford to keep my pet?
Many local rescue organizations will gladly help with food and other care if you are willing/able to keep your pet. Even if you reach out to one or two, they can likely point you toward additional resources if you are not able to locate any yourself. Before you make any decisions with your pet, consider all options.
How can I take care of my dog while I’m away?
Another great option is bringing your dog to a pet sitter, for care in their home. This allows your dog to experience the comfort of routine in a home environment, and this option is also less expensive than paying someone to stay in your home.
Is DogVacay the best way to travel without a pet?
If your dog has behavioral issues or doesn’t get along with dogs, cats, people, etc., this might not be the best option. DogVacay is a website that helps match dog owners with sitters all over the United States. Kennels were once the only option available to folks who wanted to travel without their pets.