Pet Travel Among Seniors

There are approximately 180 million age 55+ travelers in
the U.S. Their mounting numbers paired with their massive
financial muscle and availability of free time make them a
very lucrative market for the U.S. travel industry. The
average spending by mature travelers on their last
adventure travel vacation was $1,300 compared to $950 for
travelers between the ages of 35-54 and $660 for travelers
between the ages 18-34.

Combine senior citizen's travel habits with the fact that a
growing number of seniors are choosing to become new
parents - pet parents that is. The need to nurture does not
stop when our children are grown. The nice thing about a
pet is that they may grow older, but they will never grow
up. With these new children as part of the family, seniors
look to integrate them into their busy lives. With travel
being such a big part of many seniors' lives, many feel
that they just can't leave their pet behind. So with the
kids out of the house, seniors are taking their new furry,
feathered or finned "children" traveling with them more
often. Whether it's the annual pilgrimage to the winter
home, a family trip or just a get-a-way, seniors and their
pets are traveling together. "Rex is my big baby" states
senior Bill Martin of his 5 year old yellow lab. "My wife
and I travel quite a bit and whenever possible we take Rex
with us. Rex loves to vacation as much as we do and our
trip wouldn't be as enjoyable without him!"

Traveling with your pet can be a wonderful experience if
you plan ahead. Many seniors are turning to the Internet
for help. That's right! More and more seniors are getting
connected. According to eMarketer, the average senior
sends at least 4 emails a day and 46 percent of America's
seniors have been using the Internet for over 5 years. The
number one reason seniors go to the web is to make travel
plans. The challenge has been sorting through lodging
listings and airline websites to find those that will
welcome their pets.

New resources have emerged across the Internet specifically
to help plan pet travel. There is a growing need for
online pet travel information to help seniors find
pet-friendly inns, bed and breakfasts, and hotels where
your dog, cat, or other furry friend is welcome. Traveling
with your pet can be a tricky proposition if you haven't
done it before. You need to plan out the trip and be sure
that you have access to lodging and services along the way
to keep your little friend happy and safe.

About the Author:

Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of
TRIPSwithPETS.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003
and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Kim is a
veteran of the travel industry - formerly serving as
Director of Internet Marketing for Certified Vacations. Her
mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy,and safe
in their travels. Visit her company website at
http://www.tripswithpets.com

How Our Pets Can Reduce Our Stresses And Anxieties

 

How Our Pets Can Reduce Our Stresses And Anxieties

Animals and our pets can be a great way to reduce our every
day stresses and anxieties. It is not easy to deal with
our fears and anxieties, however, spending time with
animals can makes us feel better. Here is a list of ways
of how our pets can help us to better cope with our fears,
anxieties, and stresses and why its good to own a pet.

Spending time with your pets can be a great source of
companionship. Whether you have a pet or go to your local
shelter, spending time with an animal or pet can help us to
feel better. Also many people talk to their pets and this
can help us to get their problems out in the open. Animals
can be of good company to all of us and can prevent the
fear of being alone during our troubles.

Helping animals and other people through community service
can be a great way to overcome our anxieties. There are
many animals out there who could benefit from your time and
talents. Doing something that will help your pet or other
animals can give you a source of pride and accomplishment
and also can lead to possible friendships with others.

Sitting around and accomplishing nothing will not make
things any better whether its dealing with the fear of
being alone or something else. Animals can help us to be
active and to focus our energies on working with them
instead of worrying about things that may or may not
happen. This will prevent us from worrying about our
current situation.

One of the ways to manage stress is to challenge your
negative thinking with positive thoughts. Animals can help
us to relax and help us to focus on the good things in our
lives. This will help us to focus positively on any
situation. Playing with animals can help reduce our fears
and anxieties in any situation.

Animals can get our minds off of our problems. A person
could do an activity with their pet or other animals that
will give them a fresh perspective on things. Spending time
with animals will get your mind off of the problem and give
you the energy to do other things. Most importantly,
playing with animals will give you the self-confidence that
you can cope and that you can get through the day.

Remember that there are many ways that animals can reduce
the stresses of our every day life, however, they are not a
substitute of getting professional help. If your fears and
anxieties become overwhelming, then you will need to talk
to a counselor. The next time you feel stressed, spend
some time with your pet or other animals and you will be
better able to cope with your worries.

About the Author:

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to
Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non
Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a
general overview of techniques that are effective in
managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional
information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/

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Moving Tips for Pets

 

Title: Moving Tips for Pets

Moving to a new home can be just as stressful on the family
pet as it is on you. Here are some tips to keep your pet
happy and safe on moving day.

- Maintain normal routine: Pack over a period of time and
try to maintain your pet's normal routine. Advance planning
will make your move less stressful.

- Keep your pet secure: Place your pet in a safe, quiet
place, such as the bathroom or pet carrier on moving day so
that he or she cannot escape. If you place your pet in a
room, place a large sign on the door that says DO NOT
ENTER. Containing your pet in a pet carrier on moving day
will keep them safely confined as well. Gradually get them
used to the carrier ahead of time by having your pet spend
time in it prior to moving day.

- Purchase a new ID tag for your pet: Get a new pet ID tag
that includes your new address and telephone number. An
up-to-date ID tag is a lost pet's ticket home.

- Safe car travel: Be sure that your pet is safely
restrained in the car. Utilizing a pet travel harness or
travel carrier are the best ways to keep your pet safe.
They not only protect your pet from injury, but they help
by keeping them from distracting you with their usual
enthusiasm as you drive. Keep their heads inside the
windows, make frequent pit stops, and don't leave them
alone. Pet barriers also work great!

- Talk to your pet's vet: Talk to your veterinarian about
traveling with a pet who doesn't like to travel. They can
recommend behavior modification tactics or medication that
might lessen the stress of travel. Depending on your new
address, your pet may also need additional vaccinations,
medications, and health certificates.

- Find pet friendly lodging in advance.

- Plan ahead for air travel: Check with your veterinarian
and the airline if your pet will be flying. Familiarize
yourself with the rules specific to the airline you are
flying.

- Prepare your new home: Pets love familiar surroundings so
be sure to take with you all the familiar and necessary
things your pet will need from day one in your new home.

- Pet photo: Have a recent photo of your pet on hand if
your pet becomes lost.

These tips can help ensure your pet is welcome, happy and
safe in traveling to their new home.

About the Author:

Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of
TRIPSwithPETS.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003
and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Kim is a
veteran of the travel industry - formerly serving as
Director of Internet Marketing for Certified Vacations. Her
mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy,and safe
in their travels. Visit her company website at
http://www.tripswithpets.com

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