Pets are those extra members of our family that we’ve gotten to choose ourselves. Let’s look at the benefits of having pets on vacation with you.
Benefits of Going on Vacation With Your Pets
Our pets are extra members of our families. I know that there’s no way you would consider leaving poor old granny behind when you and the family jet off for a vacation on sunny, sandy shores somewhere, so why would you leave your pets? There are so many benefits to taking your pets on jets with you, so let’s have a look at the best ones.
Peace of Mind
Most people wouldn’t think of leaving their pets with a stranger. The good news is that there are other options. You could reach out to a trusted friend and ask them to hang out at your place and keep an eye on your pets while you’re off on vacation, but this might not be convenient for them. You’ll have the most peace of mind while on your vacation by simply keeping your pets by your side wherever you go. You won’t be able to fully relax and enjoy yourself if you’re constantly texting and calling home for updates, or googling “pet sitter horror stories” to confirm your own worst fears, when you should be sprawled out on the hot sand thinking about nothing at all.
Private jets and a number of hotels are now pet friendly and they’d be happy to accommodate you and your furry friends for the duration of your vacation. Besides, holiday moments just wouldn’t be complete with one member of the family missing.
Lower cost
These days, many families have to spend time saving up for a vacation. Hotel rooms, air travel expenses or gas money, travel insurance, and new clothes – these things quickly add up when you’re planning a getaway. If you take your pets along with you, you wont need to add the cost of a pet sitter and potentially the damages done to your home by a pet unimpressed at having been left off the vacation invitation list.
You’ll be happier
Imagine you and the kids are frolicking on the beach. You hear a bark in the distance and immediately everyone’s mind goes straight to the same place: Sparky would have just loved it here!
Instead of constantly wishing that your pets were with you to enjoy a sprint on the beach and a splash in the cold water, a hike into the mountains, or a snuggle together by the fireside, just bring them along! No family is complete without all of its members present, and pets are no exception. Around 70% to 80% of people who have pets report that they find it easier to get out of bed in the morning simply because they know their pet will be there to greet them. It’s scientifically proven that having your pet nearby increases the flow of oxytocin, which decreases heart rate and promotes an all-round feeling of wellbeing. Sharing a beach day or a walk through the forest with your fur baby while on vacation will be a memory that you and your family will carry in your hearts forever.
Pets can be attractive to the opposite sex
While this one will only apply to the single members of your family, it’s certainly a strong argument for having your pets with you at all times! Nothing gets an animal lover’s attention faster than a cute puppy or kitten. What could potentially be an awkward first meeting is instantly transformed into a cute and romantic story that you could one day tell your grandkids.
A happy pet
Separation anxiety is just as real for animal companions as it is for humans. If your pets are used to having you home every day and spending loads of time with you, there is a good chance that leaving them for an extended period of time will cause them emotional stress or trauma. While pet sitters with excellent references are well-trained and able to take care of all your pets’ physical and emotional needs, the fact is that they just aren’t you. No one else can replace you in your pet’s life, so the only foolproof way to ensure that your pets are at their happiest is to have them with you wherever you go.
Wrap up
It’s clear for all these reasons that having your pets with you on vacation is beneficial in so many ways. You’ll minimize worry and maximize happiness, not to mention that you could even meet a special someone! But the absolute best reason is one that we haven’t discussed yet, and that is quite simple: you get to love them all day every day! Spending time with our pets is one of the greatest gifts that we have, so why not enjoy it all of the time?
