| When the Smith family went on vacation last | | | | and walk your pet. Pets need love just as |
| summer, they left Ralph the cat and Maxine | | | | much as they need food and water. Sure, the |
| the dog at home. A friend stopped by each day | | | | caretaker isn't the same as you, but pets |
| to replenish their food and water and spend a | | | | enjoy affection from almost anyone who takes |
| little play time with them. One would think | | | | a sincere interest in them. |
| the pets would have faired just fine, but | | | | |
| that was not the case. | | | | * Check in advance that the location keeping |
| | | | your pet is safe. Fences should be secure and |
| For days Ralph continuously meowed at the | | | | your pet shouldn't be in the same area as |
| door while Maxine moped in the garage waiting | | | | other animals who could harm him or her. |
| for the car to arrive, unable to understand | | | | |
| why their owners weren't responding. By the | | | | * Plan to call or email your pet's caretaker |
| time the Smiths finally returned, Ralph had | | | | while you're away. Just hearing how your pet |
| hardly any voice left, looked thin and | | | | is doing can take a load off your mind and |
| unhealthy and Maxine was clingy and | | | | relieve stress you feel over your absence. |
| despondent for days. | | | | |
| | | | In recent years pet day camps have started to |
| We take steps to insure our pets are safe and | | | | appear around the country. These services, |
| fed while we're away, but sadly their | | | | operated by devoted professionals, gives your |
| emotional needs are left to chance. Even | | | | pet pampered care and treatment while you are |
| leaving your pet with an expensive boarding | | | | away. Care not only meets the nutritional and |
| kennel can be like going to jail from your | | | | safety needs of your pet, but caretakers pet, |
| pet's perspective. | | | | play, and even teach your pet new skills. |
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| Meanwhile, you are so worried about your pet | | | | Pets can sometimes be boarded with specially |
| back home that you can hardly enjoy your | | | | trained host families. Such services can let |
| trip. It can spoil a long awaited vacation or | | | | you leave your pet in a "home like" |
| hamper your effectiveness on a business trip. | | | | environment complete with all the fun and |
| | | | love a caring family can give. |
| Here are some ways you can leave your pet in | | | | |
| good hands while feeling confident he or she | | | | Why should your pet go to jail when you go on |
| is having just as much fun as you are. | | | | vacation? By following these simple tips, you |
| | | | can ensure your pet is safe, well taken care |
| * See to it that whoever it taking care of | | | | of, and has just as much fun as you do. |
| your pet also takes time to pet, play with, | | | | |