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Hotels Where Pets Stay Free (Updated for 2024)

As hotels open their doors to pets to stay with you as your travel, many of them charge a fee ranging from an extra $10 up to $150 for your pet. Many of us understand why the fees are charged and are happy to pay them but there are some chain hotels that are free […]

Best Pet Friendly College Towns in The US

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Pet friendly college towns are a great weekend getaway for your whole family any time of the year. As a matter of fact, the phrase “pet friendly college towns” is a redundancy. It’s like saying “egotistical politician” or “greedy Wells Fargo.” You get the drift. That’s because ALL college towns are pet friendly. And, better […]

Are Hotel Pet Policies Negotiable? Can You Avoid Pet Fees at Hotels?

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A few years ago, I was at a supermarket checkout with my brother when the woman at the cash register told us that the total came to $56.47. My brother looked at her and asked, “Would you take fifty dollars even?” She looked astonished.  He then smiled and said, “Hey, I sell cars for a […]

Dog Hotel Etiquette: Tips When Traveling With Your Dog in 2024

Dogs often make delightful hotel guests, bringing joy to fellow travelers and staff with their wagging tails, cheerful expressions, and affectionate kisses. Unlike some human guests, they’re not interested in swiping towels, pocketing shampoo bottles, or removing artwork from the walls. When planning to travel with your canine companion, it’s essential to book your accommodations […]

Dog Care 101: Hot Spots on Dogs

It’s slimy, it’s wet, and it often looks like someone or something took a bite out of your dog’s fur leaving a red bald spot. It’s a hot spot and it’s uncomfortable for your pup. What causes a hot spot on a dog? It’s usually an allergic reaction to something, sometimes a flea bite, that […]

Best Pet Friendly Bed and Breakfasts of 2024

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Pet Friendly Bed and Breakfasts are something special.  You stay at one not because you just want a place to sleep. You choose it because it is a destination in itself, a place that allows you to step into someone else’s world and enjoy all they have to offer. This includes not simply their lodging, […]

Best Things to do with Your Dog in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is the second largest city in the state, after Detroit. It is situated on the Grand River, not far from Lake Michigan. This city has a fair amount of culture going on, as well as a couple great dog parks in the area and some other outdoor attractions and activities. Dog Friendly […]

4 Pet-Friendly Hotels That Don’t Have Pet Fees

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Are you looking for a hotel chain with no pet fee? Sometimes it’s not so easy because pet policies vary widely, even within a specific hotel chain. They can differ regarding the type of pet you can bring, the number of pets, the size of the pet, and the pet fee and/or deposit you will […]

Which Hotel Chains Accept Cats?

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When a hotel says it is “pet friendly” there’s one thing you can be sure of: they accept dogs. Whether they will accept your Great Dane is another question (the old saw “size matters” applies to your pooch, too, if you plan on taking it on a trip). However, what is not such a sure […]

Hotel Chains that Welcome Large Dogs

Traveling with a large dog can be challenging. The good news is that most of us at Petswelcome own large dogs and are sympathetic to what’s involved when heading out with our big ol’ buddies. To that end, we have dedicated a page to finding hotels that will gladly welcome large dogs. You can also […]

Planning a Pet Friendly Road Trip in 2024

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With spring right around the corner, all of us at petswelcome start thinking about going on a pet friendly road trip. Where you go is up to you. But, as far as the mechanics of planning and driving, there are a few basic rules you should follow that will make your pet friendly road trip […]

How to Bring Your Cat to a Hotel (Updated for 2024)

This is Molly, the cat that owns Kathy, and I have a gripe: dogs get all the fun and excitement of going out to places. I’m not even sure if I want to go where they go but these four walls and windows get boring sometimes and I don’t always like having to sniff the […]

Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Hotel (Updated for 2024)

Ok, so you’ve done it. The dates of your trip are picked out, you’ve told your boss to take this job and shove it, you’ve searched Google Maps and PetsWelcome to find the best places to vacation with your dog, and you’ve told your mom to stop leaving comments on your Facebook wall about all […]

Best Dog Friendly Activities in Carmel, California in 2024

Carmel, California, is one of the best places in the country to have a dog-friendly vacation. Not only is there a wonderful off-leash beach, but there are plenty of other outdoor attractions like walking tours, drives and hikes. Top Dog Friendly Activities in Carmel in 2024 Attractions Carmel Walks Tour This is a two-hour walking […]

Best Dog Friendly Activities in Orange County, California

Orange County, California, is blessed not only with many famous tourist attractions for humans, but also many dog-friendly spots and facilities. The towns of Long Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach and Anaheim are all packed with wonderful places to take canine companions, whether their human buddies are there for the beaches or Disneyland. As […]

Best Things to do With Your Dog in Dallas, Texas

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Dallas, Texas, is a big city that is a center for banking, commerce, telecommunications, energy and transportation. There are a ton of things to do in this city, whether you are into culture, sports, nature or eating good food. There are many different neighborhoods throughout Dallas to explore. Dogs are welcome in many of the […]

Best Dog Friendly Activities Around Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, Virginia, along with Jamestown and Yorktown, is a region of many significant historical sites and interesting activities. This area is well set up with its colonial towns, battlefields and historic campuses. With all of the things to explore and learn, many of these places allow leashed dogs to accompany their owners. There are also […]

10 Places to Buy Pet Supplies On A Budget

When buying supplies for your pets, there are many places to go and the most obvious one are your local pet stores and big chains. However, if you’re on a budget or just trying to cut down on the number of places you need to drive to when running errands take a moment the next […]