Pet Travel Challenges

All of us like to travel with our pets when we can. It’s no fun for them (or us) when we have to leave them behind — even for a short time. Although traveling with pets has gotten easier and more fun with all of the pet travel products available on the market, we still encounter various challenges as we trek across town or across country.

Keeping your pet safe should be your first priority as you consider venturing out. Whether your pet is small enough to ride in a specially designed car seat or you use a pet vehicle harness or crate, securing your pet as you drive is vitally important. An unsecured pet can become a deadly projectile in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Just as you would make sure your child is restrained in a car seat or with a seat belt, your pet should be no different. Avoid potential injury (or death) to your pet and other passengers by keeping your pet secured.

What other types of challenges do you face on the road with your pet? When it’s time to stop for a break, do you find adequate pet areas at rest stops? If traveling alone or with others, do you leave your pet briefly in your RV or other vehicle while you go inside to a restaurant, rest stop or store? What other types of pet-friendly places or resources do you wish there were more of to make pet travel easier?

Happy Pet Travels,
Tom James
PetTravelCenter.com