Going on vacation with your pet is an excellent idea, because that way you don’t have to be separated and you live new adventures together. However, a trip is not always suitable for your pet. As a general rule, they tend to live comfortably in their routine and it upsets them a lot to get out of it or to acclimatize to new places. In addition, long journeys are not pleasant for them either.
So, when you go on vacation, but your dog or cat cannot accompany you, it is time to consider what alternatives you have so that they remain properly cared for and supervised in your absence. There are several options to consider and here we suggest some of them.
The first option is for your dog or pussycat to stay at home, since that way you don’t save them the stress of temporarily moving to another home. In this case, they must be properly cared for and cared for. To do this, you can ask a neighbor, family member or friend to come home during certain hours to feed your pet, take it for a walk, play with it and keep it company.
This option is only viable if a trusted person can commit to coming to your house to give the appropriate care your pet needs. Remember that the new Animal Welfare Law stipulates that a dog cannot be left alone for more than 24 hours, a time that is extended to three days in the case of other domestic animals.
Similar to the previous alternative, in this case you can also ask a friend or relative to take care of your pet, but at home. In this way, surveillance and company will be more appropriate. It is advisable that you go with your pet to that address in question so that it acclimatizes to the place, to the person who is going to take care of it and to other animals, if any. If you see that it fits well, you can go on a trip with peace of mind.
On the other hand, you can hire the services of a professional dog sitter, either to come to your house to watch over him temporarily or to welcome him during your entire absence at his home. It is an excellent option to ensure that your pet is in good hands, although it is less economical than asking a loved one as a favor.
In this regard, you can search on social networks or web platforms for volunteers who offer to take care of pets for free. But, in this case, you must inform yourself well to ensure that your furry friend is in good hands.
Finally, an excellent alternative is residences and hotels for pets, where they will take care of it professionally and meticulously. Check the ratings of the chosen accommodation and even make a visit to see if the facilities and services are of quality. Now, for your dog or cat to stay in this type of establishment, it is important that they know how to interact correctly with other guests of their kind.
