Travel with your Pet to Marco Island, Florida!

Pet Friendly Marco Island!

Travel Information -
Local, Air, Car Travel with Your Dog or Cat

When Hiking, Keep your dog on a leash!

Leashed pups are safe pups. There are a lot of natural hazards out there - cliffs, sharp rocks, boulders, rivers and creeks to cross, wild animals. An off-leash dog is much more likely to be hurt off-leash than on-leash. Or get lost. It's a wild country out there and a dog can easily lose its way.

And then there are other dogs - especially ones that are not on a leash. Will these canines like each other, or won't they? If not, it is best if you can easily pull your dog away from the other one and continue hiking. Finally, there are wild animals. If your dog gets between a mama bear and her cub, it could develop into a bad situation for both of you.

 

Air Travel !

1. Feed and Water Your Pet Before Departure -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture mandates that pets traveling on airlines must be fed and watered within four hours of the flight's scheduled departure [source: Airlines.org]. You'll be asked to sign a waiver that certifies your pet has been given food and water when you check in for your flight. Be early.

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Travel Long Distances by Car !

Prepare Your Pet for Car Travel
It is important that you prepare your pet to travel in your car in advance. If your pet hasn't travelled in a car before, then make sure you take small trips with your pet to the nearby market or park. Most pets will be just fine, but some may suffer from motion sickness or anxiety. Also you should consider getting a crate for your pet. They will be more secure in a crate.

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Robin