Andrea Arden, pet expert and dog behavior columnist for The New York Dog and Dog Fancy magazines, says airlines and hotels are increasingly upgrading their pet accommodations.
"Because there is such a high demand for pet travel arrangements, companies are starting to realize that pets are so important to people — often as important as other family members," said Arden, author of "On the Road with Your Pet."
Some hotels offer dog-walking concierges and pet behaviorists on staff, while a few even hold special events like doggie cocktail parties. Certain airlines allow pets in carriers to be stored under a passenger's seat, and an industry of pet taxis is growing so that Fluffy can travel by himself.
Some car insurance companies even offer injury coverage for pets. But the best way to protect your pet in your car is to keep them in a crate, or buy a fleece-lined seat belt strap or booster seat — which will give them enough height to gaze out the window.
"The image of your dog's head rested out the window with its ears flapping in the wind is charming, but it can be very dangerous," Arden said. "If you are safely secured and your children are, then your pet should be too."
FINANCIAL HEARTACHE: Money can't buy you love; in fact, it's likely the root of your relationship problems.
Nearly 60 percent of American couples said in a recent survey that they argue over money at least once a month — more than they bicker over sex or household responsibilities.
The online poll of 1,500 people, conducted for PayPal, also found that while about half of U.S. couples share a bank account, nearly one in four use online shopping as a way to keep their partners in the dark about what they are buying. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, 71 percent of couples are more likely to have separate bank accounts.
The survey found that while couples tend to have their first argument over social habits or jealousy, financial disputes are ongoing. Still, 80 percent of couples said they were happy overall with how finances are managed in their household.
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