| Beautiful antique furniture, big fluffy | | | | As you will see when you get to your room, |
| robes, extravagant breakfasts, and intimate | | | | innkeepers put a great deal of effort in |
| settings are what most people bring to mind | | | | maintaining a beautiful, immaculate house, |
| when thinking of bed and breakfast inns. | | | | and it is your responsibility to keep it that |
| Handmade doggie treats, however, is one | | | | way. Wipe your pet's paws every time he |
| luxurious amenity that one would not normally | | | | comes in from outside. Discourage him from |
| include. The truth is that more and more | | | | sleeping on the furniture and cover all |
| inns are accepting, as well as pampering four | | | | furniture and the beds he might go on. Many |
| legged guests. Here is some information | | | | inns provide special sheets, towels, and beds |
| about how you and your pet can have a | | | | for your pet so that he too can relax in |
| relaxing stay at a bed and breakfast. | | | | comfort. Put fresh water and food on a mat |
| | | | if you are feeding in the room and try to |
| If you decide to take your pet with you to | | | | keep your pet on the same feeding schedule |
| stay at a bed and breakfast, it is important | | | | you would at home. Some inns will even |
| to plan your itinerary around them. It is | | | | provide him with fancy crystal dishes and |
| key to book accommodations that are pet | | | | homemade food and treats to let him know how |
| friendly. Visit which lists more than 400 | | | | pampered he truly is. |
| pet friendly inns in 300 cities around the | | | | |
| country. With so many to choose from it is | | | | When you leave your room, refrain from |
| easy to find the perfect bed and breakfast | | | | leaving your pet behind. Most bed and |
| for you and your pet. | | | | breakfasts have policies against leaving your |
| | | | pet unattended. Crate your pet to avoid any |
| When booking, tell the innkeeper that you | | | | unwanted situations if you are permitted to |
| want to bring your pet. Some inns have | | | | leave him in the room, and be sure that all |
| policies regarding the size, weight, and type | | | | employees of the inn know that your pet will |
| of pet that they can accommodate. Make sure | | | | be in there. Some inns offer in-room pet |
| you find out if the innkeeper requires any | | | | sitting services, as well as doggie daycare |
| special deposits or extra fees to cover your | | | | areas that allow your pet to socialize and |
| pet's stay. Also, find out if there are | | | | play while you are off premises. When |
| animals that live at the inn to avoid any | | | | outdoors, keep your pet on a leash and always |
| potential problems for your pet. Ask about | | | | clean up after him. Respect all the guests |
| designated rooms for people staying with | | | | at the inn and their feelings about animals. |
| their furry friends. These rooms are often | | | | |
| located on the ground floor for easier | | | | At the end of your stay at the inn, inspect |
| access. | | | | your room for any damage your pet may have |
| | | | caused. Notify the innkeeper and volunteer |
| Upon arrival remind the innkeeper that you | | | | to pay for any repairs. Pet friendly inns |
| are traveling with a special guest. Some | | | | know that sometimes an accident may happen |
| inns provide a goody bag for pets that | | | | and would prefer you to let them know right |
| include treats, pick up bags, and information | | | | after it happens so they may deal with it |
| on local veterinarians and pet friendly | | | | accordingly. |
| establishments. Ask if there are any | | | | |
| restricted and/or designated places for pets | | | | Doesn't it sound nice to be able to go on a |
| both indoors and outdoors. Check with the | | | | relaxing, intimate vacation and be able to |
| innkeeper about walking your pet through the | | | | bring your pet along? Many bed and breakfast |
| gardens, along the shore, or on trails. This | | | | innkeepers have said that some of their most |
| way, you and your furry friend can take in | | | | memorable guests are pets and their owners. |
| the lovely atmospheres that help make bed and | | | | Hopefully your visit at the bed and breakfast |
| breakfasts so special. | | | | will be just as memorable! |
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