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vaccinated," says J.P. Doney of Dogs at
Play, a pet resort en route to Wrightsville
Beach. "You need to bring your pet's
shot records with you, or at minimum,
the phone number of your veterinarian,
so we can call. It's a requirement."
Pet owners should also
make sure a facility is
registered and licensed
by the Department of
Agriculture under the
auspices of the Animal
Control Act.
"Call around," recommends Lisa
Turner, owner of Fayetteville Pet
Resorts. "Take tours. There are things
you should look for. Is it clean? Does
it smell good? Are (the proprietors)
experts?
"You don't want someone who's just
opened the doors (only) to make money.
This has been a passion for us for most
of our adult lives."
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WANT MORE...
Nor th Carolina pet owners can visit www.dogfriendly.com for
events, accommodations plus beaches that welcome pets
(don't forget, not all of them do). Cat lovers might want to tr y
www.petplace.com for similar information.