It is our intention to attend the Blogville Awesome Retreat (BAR) in June. One of my dream items (which is not shared by the Man, he is totally humouring me here) is to travel across North America in an RV. This dream comes from my childhood when we traveled in a van. I thought, given it is about 16 hour drive and with all of Hailey's issues and Phod's car issues, that an RV would be the perfect way to go to BAR. Man agreed. .
Now the frustrating part. None of the RV rentals in our area are pet friendly. In fact one clearly says you will be out $2000 if you put a dog in their RV. This just frustrates me. Perhaps because I already live in a world where I am discriminated against because I don't have children. Now I am being discriminated against because I love my dogs and want to travel with them. There, I am done my rant!
The Man (and I helped too) found a not bad deal in Syracuse New York. That is like 4 or 5 hour drive from our place. We think that is what we will go with. They were actually recommended by a place in Toronto we found that was pet friendly. We are just happy to have found something, although it does mean we have to be all squishy crossing the boarder! Let's hope this works out!
The B.A.R sounds soooooo exciting, I sooo wish I could go butts I would haf to do squishy in an airplane hold which THIS Princess won't do...unless.....er, Mum, fancy taking me First Class? (that would be a no then *sigh*)
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Princess Leah xxx
Hari Om
ReplyDelete...and renting those things is not cheap anyway... so glad you managed to get something sorted though - soooooo looking forward to meeting you all!!! Hugs and wags, and Hu-hugs, YAM-aunty xxx
Well, I have looked into renting an RV but I just haven't been able to accept the cost as yet! Gosh, they charge a good amount plus you have gas and supplies... but I do know that Cruise America offers pet-friendly RV rentals. You should check them out!
ReplyDeleteMomma wanted to rent an RV too, but it was too much for us. We can't wait to see you at the BAR!!
ReplyDeleteWe are hoping that you get it all worked out. Mom can hardly wait until June she is like a little puggie crossing off the days until she sees everyone in the furs. stella rose
ReplyDeleteit is frustrating that these places are so pet unfriendly
ReplyDeleteHope this one works out for you all. sounds like a fun trip
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found something. I'm surprised the rental places aren't more accommodating!
ReplyDeleteWe are SOOOOOO glad you found something and hope you can get things firmed up so we can meet up with you at the BAR!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how some places can be so Pet Friendly, and others so Pet UNFriendly!
OH no!!! With all the pet friendly hotels etc I'm astonished about the RV rentals.
ReplyDeleteI've been a mother for 44 years and a pet mother for 38 years. I know for a fact both children and pets can create messes. If both child and pet have good parents both are tons of fun. I've seen children in restaurants who make bigger messes eating than any pet. I often wonder if the parents let the children eat like that at home. 99% of the time the parents leave the restaurant with that mess all over the place never once trying to clean up. If I had to guess I'd say NO because they have to clean it up.
Thank goodness you found a place to rent your RV.
We are looking forward to meeting you all.
Hugs cecilia, Madi's mom
You sound just like mom. She wants to travel the same way and has dreamt of it since childhood too. We did find an RV place that accepts dogs but no plans to rent it yet. Have a blast!! Only furry kids in this household
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we don't understand why some companies make it so hard....
ReplyDeleteThat is frustrating. I was trying to rent a small campervan as a trial to see if we could travel, but the no dog rule or huge pet tariff has put that on hold for awhile! Hope you can find another closer.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain. Especially since most dogs that travel with their people are far better guests than many humans are. When's the last time a dog stole towels or had a drunken party?
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Critter Alley
I feel your pain. Especially since most dogs that travel with their people are far better guests than many humans are. When's the last time a dog stole towels or had a drunken party?
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Critter Alley
OMD OMD we are THRILLED that you were PAWsistant in your search and that one has been found... THAT will be GRRRRREAT....
ReplyDeleteBUTT we HATE that peeps Discriminate against US... THAT is just NOT RIGHT... We can't go into restaurants or Bars or stores that sell Foodables fur PEEPS... it is just WRONG... and MANY Camping places don't allow us Either... BAH HUMBUG on those Rules....
We hope the plans work out. You all are gonna have a great time at BAR!
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Why don't people realize that pet unfriendly is also human unfriendly!? That stinks.
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Cupcake
I hope it works out for you. That is very frustrating and unfair!!
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Hey! Syracuse is just one hour from our home. You will probably have to pass right by us on your way to the BAR. Maybe you could pick us up and we could all go together ;-)
ReplyDeleteBTW it is also our mom's dream to travel the USA in an RV but our dad says no way.
We are glad you found a solution BUTT that does NOT negate the fact that these other places are anti-dog! Rv/trailer is the best way to travel with dogs. Me and Stanley know this very well. You will be happy. Maybe you should just buy MAN a RV for his birfday hee . . . hee . . . kinda tricky huh?
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Murphy & Stanley
That's so unfair!
ReplyDeletethat really is a big frustration! Big!
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tweedles
I agree, it's very frustrating. I'm thinking of buying an RV or travel trailer so it isn't so hard to travel with my dogs.
ReplyDeleteCan I come with you??? ☺
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Ruby ♥
Yes, that is very unfair. But I am glad that you found something else, cuz we are so excited to meet you at the BAR
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Oreo
Omgosh that is CRAZY! I think the world needs to be a lot more pet friendly. I know very few people who do not like pets. I would say the majority of this country is pet friendly!
ReplyDeleteThat is unbelievable! We used to have an RV, and the main reason we did was because we wanted to vacation with our dogs. I can't believe the places that rent them don't realize how many people take their dogs camping.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found something anyway....that is so exciting! It is something I have always wanted to do too.
Good luck with that!
ReplyDeleteShame on those RV places that don't allow dogs!
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