When the family has a dog or a cat, when summer arrives they find themselves having to think about how to organize themselves to go on vacation !

In addition to deciding the destination, the journey, the things to bring, etc. the a crucial point for those who live with a pet is how to make their furry friend feel good during this moment of pause, which coincides with the removal from home and therefore from familiar places and which constitutes a nice change for our pet: both if we decide to take our pet on vacation with us, and if we choose to find him a different accommodation.

Surely the best solution, both for animals and their humans, is to go on vacation all together!

Today more and more structures declare themselves pet-friendly (hotels, landlords, beaches, etc…). In fact, the latest Eurispes survey, the 32nd “Italy 2020 Report”, estimates that in Italy 4 out of 10 people host at least one pet, and of these 48.8% are dogs, while 29.6% are cats.

Despite this, however, there are still a lot of structures that do not accept pets, and it is therefore always good to inquire before leaving to be sure that our dog or cat is welcome.

Here are some structures and places that declare themselves pet-friendly divided by geographical areas:

Among the most loved destinations by our furry ones there is certainly the sea : dogs like to dive, swim, bathe, and roll in the sand!

If you want to teach your dog to swim read here .

Obviously, every place requires its precautions, and even at the sea we must take some precautions to entertain our dog in safety . So, if your destination is the sea and you want to learn more about the subject, here it is tips for taking the dog to the sea .

Other perfect destinations for our four-legged friends are:

  • Mountain : where temperatures are even more sustainable, and our animals will surely appreciate! In addition, in the mountain resorts it is possible to do more walks, trekking and physical activity in close contact with nature.
  • Countryside : this is certainly a very popular destination for our pets. And in this case it is also possible to opt for farmhouses, which in addition to the rooms often also rent apartments with a garden. Also in this case we recommend that you first make sure that you can bring your pet with you.

In any case, whether you decide to go on vacation with your dog or cat in the mountains, countryside or by the sea, we always recommend visiting the ENPA (national animal protection body) website to find useful advice and updated lists of authorized facilities. to welcome our furry friends.

If, on the other hand, your holiday destination is a faraway place, you have to take the plane and go on a long journey or you are unable to take your pet on vacation with you, there are other options you can rely on:

  1. Agree with trusted relatives or friends , if they go on vacation in a different period from yours, to leave your cat or dog in custody, so that it is looked after and well kept.
  2. Contact a dog boarding house . These facilities are usually well-equipped, clean and well-maintained, and the staff treat animals with care and concern. The only flaw could be the costs. But since it is an increasingly widespread service, if you contact the nearest pension it will also be possible to find an agreement that suits your needs and your pockets (especially for longer periods).
  3. Dog-sitter or Cat-sitter . Yet another possibility is to entrust your furry dog to those who take care of animals for passion and profession. More and more often there are ads of people who, loving animals, have decided to make themselves available for this job.

The beauty of these solutions is being able to go and spend the holidays even in the most remote places, with the certainty that your pet is well kept, cared for and loved. In this way you too can surely spend a more peaceful holiday.

If you decide to opt for “separate” holidays, pay attention to the phenomenon of separation anxiety , which could generate suffering in your pet and therefore you need to know how to manage: here are some tips to better deal with separation anxiety in dogs .

… Obviously the possibility of going to the sea, to the mountains or to the countryside all together, is always the best and most sought after option!