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Our tiniest and furriest family members have gotten used to having us around. By now, your pets may be really ready for more alone time as you leave the home more often. Others will simply want to go with you on an R-I-D-E.
Whether you’re traveling with your pets, looking to maintain your healthy lifestyle at home, or returning to your out-of-the-house schedule, here are tips to prepare pets and make the most of your time with them as COVID-19 brings more changes.
Hitting the road with your furry co-pilot(s)
Road trips are a bit different now for both you and your pets. Monitoring your collective health comes with a few extra steps. Here is advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- Don’t let your pet interact with other pets or people from outside your household. This includes at your destination and stops along the way.
- Walk dogs on a leash, staying at least 6 feet from other people and animals. (It’s still best to avoid dog parks and big public places.)
- As always, wash your hands after handling pets, their food, waste or supplies.
AAA makes it easy to find pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, campgrounds and more.
Search Pet-Friendly PlacesWhen driving with pets, AAA recommends that you restrain them in the back seat to avoid distractions (for you) and add protection (for them) in the event of a collision. Here is our quiz with more tips about traveling with pets in your car.
Also, research your destination in terms of bringing a pet. If you plan to visit a park, for example, make sure your pet is permitted to come with you.