Providence Animal Control Center

Vacation time is trip time. For pet owners, this means deciding what to do with Felix and Fido. If you take your pet along on vacation, a few simple measures will ensure that both of you have an enjoyable and safe trip.

Plan Ahead

• Find out if pets are welcome at your destination and what facilities and services are available for them.
• Determine if your pet can travelwithout becoming sick or distressed.
• Have your pet examined by your veterinarian to give it a clean bill of health and update its vaccinations.
• When traveling by car stop every few hours to let your pet exercise
• When possible, book direct flights during the cooler morning and evening hours.
• Consider boarding. Pets are often happier and safer in a secure boarding kennel or with an experienced caretaker

Take These Things Along

• Your pet's current health and rabies certificates from your vet. They are required when crossing borders or when traveling by airplane.
• Dry food (it keeps better than canned)
• jug of cool water
• Feeding dishes
• Your pet's favorite toys
• Your pet's medication
• A travel kennel (this is required if you travel by airplane) and a leash
• Make sure your pet wears a collar with current identification and that its license tags are attached.