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These pets clearly do not want their people to go on holiday. Some of the ways they express themselves is funny.

http://news.google.ca/news/url?sr=1&ct2=...t=2&at=dt0

Cats in suitcases is obvious, but some of them are priceless.
Dogs just have to use that sad look. How can it be a holiday if you have to leave your pet behind.
The last time we went away for any time was before we had any piggies. We had just lost our hamster and didn't consider going away when she was here. There are plenty of people eager and willing to take care of our animals but it doesn't feel right at all.
Our fish were OK for a week but we never left them for that long. A couple of days was all I would consider.
We take them into our care and I don't take the responsibility lightly.

That being said, the photos of the animals are very endearing. I don't think I could have left any of them!!
It is easier to leave a cat or dog because you can find someone who will care for them. I cat sit for the neighbours and the cat and I have a bond. She hates them to go away, but she understands what is happening.

I don't like leaving the guinea pigs because few people will give them the care I give them. They need a lot of attention. No wonder people were so happy when they found I would board a guinea pig or bunny.
I keep them in my kitchen and let them free roam if they want.

I had problems finding someone who could care for the hamsters so I hated going away. I wouldn't dream of going away right now. Snake care is tricky. I would be scared someone would leave a lid unlocked.
I think the snakes would miss me.

When I had cats they used to count the socks going into my suitcase so they could tell how long I would be gone.
They know exactly what they are doing. They are making us feel bad about making that choice to leave them behind!
And quite right too! I can kind of understand not taking a cat on hoilday or another animal....but dogs are simply designed to go with us, and have fun!

Oh and by the way....I was going for a walk last summer by the river, and met a couple with a camper van. Next to the van a barbecue grill was set up, and there was an open umbrella, standing on the ground. Under the umbrella was a comfortable cat bed, and two very chilled-out cats enjoying the shade and looking very content. Next to this was a small area fenced-in with netting and sticks positioned at the corners. In there were lettuce leaves, radishes, a water bowl -and a tortoise! A very happy tortoise enjoying his holiday by the river.

The human couple looked as if they loved each other very much. I stopped to greet them all, and they offered me a cup of tea. They said they always took their pets on holiday with them, and always had a wonderful time.
I asked if the cats had ever run away....they said they never had, and didn't think they would as they were getting on in years.
And of course, there are harnesses and leashes even for younger and more lively cats. All they need is training to use them.

Now that is a pet friendly holiday.

Who needs to get a flight to go thousands of miles away? What is wrong with a camper or mobile home and the open road?

I wouldn't have dreamed of going anywhere without my little sister Misty.
My favourite holiday is staying at home and having time to be with my babies.

I love the fact that they took their tortoise with them. What a wonderful family outing. Cats can enjoy a holiday as long as they are with you. I think for a dog anything that involves you being with them is a holiday.

When I was young, we used to take our cat camping. He went on walks through the woods and had a wonderful time.

What kind of holiday could I give a snake?
I think the street festival last week was a holiday for them. They had a wonderful time. Maybe I need to look around for street festivals I can take them to. We do the little ones where a few neighbours hold a local street festival, but I have never taken my own snake to one of those. I am sure I could if it is not too far away.