If you’re on the fence about traveling with your pet, remember that most pets respond
well to travel, a fact that isn’t lost on the travel industry. In fact, more than 13,000 AAA-RATED® hotels and motels are pet-friendly, and airline bookings for pet passengers are on the rise. Pets, who are great companions at home, are earning their stripes on the road, too.
Preparing for Your Trip: A primer on what to do before you leave.
Car Travel: Most people traveling with pets drive, so learn how to make the most of it here.
Airline Travel: Before you take to the skies, know the risk factors and the necessary precautions to keep your pet safe.
Camping and Hiking: Heading into the Great Outdoors? Take some additional precautions.
Canadian and International Travel: Check out some key regulations governing pet travel to and from Canada and elsewhere.
Following the common-sense information on this website and in the AAA PetBook®
will help ensure that both you and your animal companion have a fabulous trip, no matter where you go.
Whom to Call |
If you have more questions, the following organizations offer information, tips, brochures and other travel materials designed to help you and your pet enjoy a happy and safe vacation. |
American Animal Hospital Association
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12575 W. Bayaud Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 986-2800 — www.healthypet.com |
American Boarding Kennels Association |
1702 East Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 667-1600 — www.abka.com |
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804
(212) 876-7700
www.aspca.org |
American Veterinary Medical Association |
1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 925-8070
www.avma.org |
Delta Society (For travelers with Disabilities) |
Phone (425) 226-7357
www.deltasociety.org |
Dogpark.com® |
716 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA 94901
www.dogpark.com |
Humane Society of the United States |
2100 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20037
(202) 452-1100
www.hsus.org |
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters |
15000 Commerce Pkwy., Suite C
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 439-0324
www.petsitters.org |
PetGroomer.com |
P.O. Box 2489
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 446-5348
www.petgroomer.com |
Pet Sitters International |
201 E. King St., King, NC 27021
(336) 983-9222
www.petsit.com |
USDA-APHIS |
USDA-APHIS-Animal Care
4700 River Rd., Unit 84
Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
(301) 734-7833
www.aphis.usda.gov/ac
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Find this information—and more—in the AAA PetBook®. |
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