Question about Pets

[PhreddieandJon]

We will be getting our new TM2720 this fall, and are really excited about moving up from our tent to the new "home". We are wondering about how others on this forum travel with pets. What do you do when you take day trips, such as the Grand Canyon? Are there places you take your TMs that you don't/can't take the pets? I suppose, since we don't have ours yet we shouldn't worry about it, but DH is a planner. We would appreciate any advice. Thanks for all the great info from all of the members.

Phreddie

Our dog is a major part of the family. He goes or we don`t. Be sure to check campground rules as some do not permit leaving pets unattended for any length of time. Especially important in hot weather as it can get very in the TM if the power goes off and you are not in the shade.

[hillbillyhotel]

same here
the pack travels with us all the time, i have seen day kennel's around larger parks, have used local kennel's also. we have had left in before and left key with a nice rang if anything goes wrong, lol had a camp host puppy sit once , if there is a will there is a way

Hi -

Our Scotties go with us at all times. They own the couch with me, and the wife has the La-Z-Boy. Scotch & Bourbon just love camping and driving in the SUV.

Dave

Don't know if you will face many restrictions with your pet. Many parks have leash rules and prohibit "agressive" breeds. And dogs are generally not allowed on trails in national parks. Might take a bit more planning before you go to find out what restrictions you might run into. In general you probably won't need to leave your friend at home...

[Brittany Dogs]

Lucky for us, our Brittany dogs let us use the TrailManor anytime we want, just as long as they get to come along. Our dogs are never left alone in the trailer without us being either in camp or at the site next door visiting our friends. Most parks have rules about barking dogs and one of the parks we go to is very strict. One complaint and there is a good chance you need to pack up.

When we go for our 10 day camping trip once a year, we reserve two back-to-back days where we kennel them at a local vet and then we go do some touring for the day. So the dogs are at the kennel from perhaps 9:30 am to say 4:30 pm each of the two days. The dogs are not kept at the kennel overnight.

Last year was the first year we had the TrailManor and on our anniversary weekend we did do a dog-free camping weekend. We put our three dogs in a local kennel and then went off to the campground for the weekend. The kennel cost us more than the campground and going out to dinner.

If Bear cannot go, I don't go. I have left him in the unit for a whole day with the AC on so that he can get his beauty rest (as you can see they work). To the best of my knowledge he does not disturb the neighbors at all. If the park does not like dogs, I do not like the park!

Dave

[ThePair]

What Dave just said. Our eldest child has never been the source of a complaint in 3 yrs, even during the few times he's taken his nap time in the TM and we've gone astray. The AC can't be beat!

[PhreddieandJon]

Thanks to all of you for the information. We will keep everyone informed as we move closer to receiving our TM and embark on this latest adventure.
Phreddie and Jon

Originally Posted by PhreddieandJon

Thanks to all of you for the information. We will keep everyone informed as we move closer to receiving our TM and embark on this latest adventure.
Phreddie and Jon

Be aware of the laws. In California:

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Leaving an Animal in an Unattended Vehicle

California Penal Code 597.7 PC

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In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for people to take their pets wherever they go…to the mall, the market, out to lunch. And because this has become so commonplace, people often leave their animals behind in the car, often without giving it a second thought.

But the fact is that leaving your animal in an unattended vehicle may be a crime. California’s animal abuse laws prohibit this conduct when the animal is subjected to conditions that may affect the animal’s health or safety.

Fortunately, we’re here to help. We know that most people who leave their animals in the car have done so with no criminal intent. We understand California’s animal cruelty laws and the most effective defenses to help clear you of these charges.

Below, our California criminal defense attorneys1 explain when leaving your animal in an unattended car may become a criminal act.
1. Penal Code 597.7 PC Leaving a Pet in an Unattended Car

Penal Code 597.7 PC California’s law against leaving an animal in an unattended vehicle prohibits leaving an animal (or animals) in an unattended car if…by doing so…you endanger the health or well-being of the animal. Under this law, conditions such as

the weather (is the temperature too hot or too cold?),


a lack of adequate ventilation (are the windows open or at least cracked?),


a lack of food or water (will the animal become malnourished or dehydrated?), and


any other circumstance that could reasonably be expected to cause suffering, disability or death to the animal


could subject you to criminal prosecution.2
2. The History of Penal Code 597.7 PC

Penal Code 597.7 PC was enacted in 2006. The California Legislature based this law on the fact that leaving pets in a closed car in the heat…even for a short period of time…can cause severe injury and even death.

Even a moderately warm outside temperature such as 72 degrees Fahrenheit can quickly escalate inside a car, potentially adversely affecting the health, safety, and/or well-being of an animal.

And even when the windows are slightly cracked, an outside temperature of 85 degrees can cause the temperature inside the car to reach 102 degrees within ten minutes and 120 degrees within half an hour. These temperatures can cause an animal to suffer brain damage or even death within a relatively short period of time.






If the outside temperature is 72 or higher, take the pet with you.