Have an Economical & Pet-Friendly Vacation
New York, New York - With summer vacation on the horizon, deciding what to do with your pet can be frustrating.
Where should you kennel your pets? How much will it cost? How long can you afford to be gone? Pet expert and
author, Charlotte Reed, has the answer: bring your pet along! Whether you are planning an urban adventure,
some relaxing beach time or a get back to nature hike, bringing your pet along may be the easiest decision
you have to make thanks to Ms. Reed’s Pet Friendly, Travel Ready Tips.
“Traveling with your pet has never been easier or more economical. Bringing your pet along will also give you an
opportunity to meet more people, especially if you are single,” states Reed. “Additionally, pet sitters and
kennels can take up a minimum of 25-33% of your vacation budget. Save some money, add some fun, and bring your
pet to your summer destination”.
Ms. Reed is pleased to provide pet owners with the following cost-saving, pet-conscious travel tips.
1. Do your research. Internet research is FREE. Consider visiting sites like dogfriendly.com or
petfriendly.com to learn about vacation destinations and their pet protocol. Instead of hitting the book
store and purchasing full price pet travel guides, surf through Amazon.com for the same books at a
discounted rate. Don’t completely rely on your guides or internet information as hotel and motel policies
change quickly. Call to confirm everything you read, especially in regards to their pet friendly practices
and fees.
2. Don’t forget your dog discount. Red Roof Inn, Motel 6, Studio 6 and Best Western are budget hotels
located throughout the United States that offer pet-friendly accommodations. For an even greater discount,
Motel 6 and Studio 6 offer an additional discount of 10% to dog owners that have registered their dogs with
the American Kennel Club, the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world. To reserve your room and
activate your discount, AKC registrants at Motel 6 can log on to www.Motel6.com and enter access
code CP547264. For Studio 6 reservations, visit www.StayStudio6.com and enter access code CP542765.
3. Utilize your AAA Membership. Your Automobile Association of America membership is good for more
than having your car towed in an emergency. AAA staff members can help plan your Fido friendly vacation
or can provide you with their FREE destination guidebooks which contain a variety of pet-friendly information.
While 26 AAA guides are gratis, their Travel with Your Pet/AAA PetBook® costs $17.95. As one of Reed’s
favorite pet books, the Travel with Your Pet/AAA Petbook® provides readers with useful travel information
including knowledge about rest stops with doggie potty areas, dog parks, attractions, emergency animal
clinics and more.
4. Gently Used Items Are Economically Ideal. A crate is a must while traveling with your pet. Paying
full price for a travel bag, plastic crate or cage, is not for the savvy, economical, pet-friendly traveler.
Instead purchase a second-hand one by visiting www.craigslist.com, a central network of online communities,
featuring free online classified advertisements. Often, crates will be offered for at least 30-50% less than
the retail price from owners looking to rid themselves of this bulky item. Inquire about the brand and
condition before purchasing the crate from the previous owner. A visit to a manufacturer’s website can
provide you with specific information about features, sizes and recalls.
5. Hire a Pet-Friendly Realtor. If you are thinking about spending part of your summer beachside,
consider renting a pet-friendly house. The most efficient way to find your summer vacation dream home is
to choose a realtor who offers pet-friendly rentals. For example, Cola Vaugh Realty in the Outer Banks of
North Carolina, a very pet-friendly and family-oriented destination, charges a pet fee of $85 for the first
dog and $35 for each additional dog during the rental week. This equals the approximate cost of US kennel
boarding rates and is significantly less than hiring a pet sitter for a day.
6. Free Pet Magazines Can Be Your Local Guide. Once you arrive at your destination, pick up some of
the local FREE Pet magazines. Typically, these magazines will be equipped with calendar listing of events
for you and your pet to participate in. Whether it is a parade, doggie social or a contest, you and your
pet will meet new friends and learn about local hot spots for free.
7. Protect Your Pet in Advance. Fleas and ticks can be a problem wherever you go. Before leaving treat
your pets with a topical solution, such as Bio Spot®. This easy topical application provides complete
protection to kill and repel fleas, ticks and mosquitoes for up to 30 days. Bio Spot® and similar medications
can be purchased for 33 to 45% less at online and discount pharmaceutical pet retailers than from your local
veterinarian.
For more information about economical pet-friendly vacations and to learn more about Charlotte Reed’s
background, services and expertise, please visit www.CharlotteReed.com.
About Charlotte Reed
Since abandoning life on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer to open Two Dogs & A Goat Incorporated, Charlotte
Reed has grown her company to a premiere, full-service, pet care provider with loyal clients and countless
veterinarian referrals. From working with hundreds of dogs over the years, Reed has learned how to be a good
pet parent and model pet owner, and she doesn’t see any reason to keep what she knows a secret. Reed has been
seen as a guest on television shows like Inside Edition, The View, Today's Show; quoted in publications like
the Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune, The Herald Tribune, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Family
Circle, Good Housekeeping, New York Magazine, US Weekly and Woman’s Day; and heard discussing responsible dog
ownership on many of the country's most popular radio shows. In July 2007, her book, The Miss Fido Manners
Complete Book of Etiquette (Adams Media), hit store shelves across the country. In her book, Reed instructs
dog owners how to behave with their dogs so that they can be better dog owners, neighbors, customers,
travelers and co-workers. Reed also works as a pet industry consultant. Although many manufacturers have
hired her as a spokesperson, she also works with advertising, marketing, PR and social media firms as a
pet trend expert, providing a unique understanding of what drives pet consumer behavior. Charlotte is
married to Philadelphia Chef Matthew Babbage and is the owner of four dogs, two cats and one parrot.
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