| ____ | Before leaving, make sure your pet’s medical needs (shots, medication, etc.) are up to date |
| ____ | Carry your pet’s health certificate with you just in case it’s needed |
| ____ | Make sure your pet has up to date ID tags – consider temporary tags indicating the name and phone number of where you’re camping |
| ____ | Take baggies for scooping (a must!!) and use the designated pet walk if provided |
| ____ | Take flea/tick collars or other repellants to combat unwanted “hitchhikers” |
| ____ | Pack your pet’s bag with his/her old familiars - blanket, favorite toy(s), food and water bowls, and favorite snacks |
| ____ | Take along a pet carrier, pet tent, or other type of outdoor pet shelter |
| ____ | Take frequent breaks while traveling to stretch, exercise, and walk your pet |
| ____ | Don’t forget the leash (usually required) for getting out and about |
| ____ | Never leave your pet in a hot, non-ventilated vehicle – a car or RV – it only takes minutes for the heat to overcome your pet |
| ____ | Once you’ve arrived, please be courteous to your human neighbors (and away from pesky and dangerous critters such as skunks, porcupines, etc.) - keep your pet leashed and well behaved |
| ____ | Be aware of your pet’s fitness level and avoid pushing them beyond their abilities |
| ____ | Don’t leave pet food outside or chances are you’ll have some uninvited “pets” |
| ____ | Never let your pet spend the night outside - one never knows what hungry predators lurk |
| ____ | Physically check your pet daily for anything unusual – limping, excessive scratching, biting of any body part, loss of appetite, excessive water consumption, etc. |