The holidays are a time when many people travel, and that leads to the dilemma of what to do with the family pets. Many people choose to bring them along because they don't have anyone to care for them and they don't want to place them in a dog kennel for the duration of their holiday trip.

As more people choose to take pets along on family holidays, the need to find accommodation that is pet friendly is increasing. Here are some ways to locate information about holiday rental properties that welcome pets.

When you head out for vacation, does your dog or cat (or parakeet, or gerbil) look up at you with sorrowful eyes, pleading in his or her own little animal way for you not to go? And do you wish you could scoop your little friend up and just take him with you, but you worry that you won’t be able to find pet-friendly hotels, pleasant places to take Fido for a walk, or transportation that allows the four-legged?

When Hamish the Westie felt like traveling, he hopped in a car along with his owners and headed for France and Spain - at least this is the impression you get after reading one of my favorite blogs, “A dog’s travels to France & Spain & Switzerland”.

When you are a companion to a loving animal friend (or two, or more), the hustle and bustle of travel preparations can be even more harried than usual. A trip with them in tow, however, can be all the more fun! Whether you’re traveling with your furry friend or leaving them at home, your to-do list is bound to be more thorough than the average traveler, so today we’re going to offer you some recommendations and tips for how to handle the pre-trip chaos.

Traveling as a family, with everybody along…what could be more priceless? In today’s changing world, traveling with pets is becoming more and more possible. All week we have shared tips and stories about pet travel, from the best dog parks to pet-friendly hotels to pre-trip packing and preparation tips. Today we highlight international travel with pets, with a special focus on traveling within Europe.