Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Living With Pets In A Big City Can Be A Problem

By Amanda Cooper


You might be the happy owner of a dog and you happen to move to a big city. So far, so good, but the moment you set foot in the city, your problems start to rise.

Some landlords have a very strict pet policy and sometimes it is "no pets allowed." In addition, if your destination is not a pet-friendly city, there are few places that will allow you to bring your fury friend along.

You need to first inquire about the most pet friendly cities you can go to and avoid those non-pet-friendly ones as much as you can, especially if you are planning on moving there. The things you should look for in a pet-friendly city include friendly parks, trails, good veterinary services, retail shops, pet boutiques and others such.

Of course if you are a simple visitor of a major city, most hotels will forbid the access of your chubby furry friend if he weights between ten and twenty pounds. But there are still some hotels that are willing to allow your pet to spend the night.

Another important aspect you should take into consideration is the fact that if you plan on flying, you are forced to pay a great amount of money for your pet's airline ticket. Sure you can risk and try to hide your pet under a blanket and try to at least get him into a hotel, because of the huge pet deposit fees.

It is also important to note that most animal-friendly hotels aren't the cleanest hotels around. You should be prepared for the disadvantages that can come from a hotel that accepts pets.

Besides the accommodation problem, you can also face the transportation problem. If you don't own a personal vehicle, you won't be able to travel pretty much anywhere using public transportation, such as buses, subways or trains.

If you own a small dog, there's a big chance that you might be able to get away with a lot of things. After all, people have more tolerance for smaller animals. It's usually the owners of larger pets that have to worry about accommodation and transportation.




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