If you have booked to go camping this year then you may well take your dog with you but if you have other animals then you will need to find alternative care for them. It is important to consider what you are going to do with your pets prior to booking a holiday, especially if it is a last minute deal. It may be that you have relatives, neighbours or friends that can look after them, but if not, you may need to find alternative accommodation.

If you have a dog or cat then you may decide to put them in a pet “hotel” for the duration of your stay. Dog kennels and catteries do not have to be as basic, some places offer the pet a holiday too, treating them to long walks, pampering and luxury bedding. When choosing a place to leave your pet try and find lots of reviews and go and have a look round before you book. Animals can get separation anxiety so it is important to find somewhere that they are going to be loved and well looked after when you are away on holiday.

The prices for putting your pet in a kennel, cattery or hotel varies depending on the facilities they offer, but with all of them your pet must have all their vaccinations up to date.