Ever travel with your cat or dog in Canada? There are numerous things to remember and pack, such as leashes, collar, food, medication and a favorite toy, but there are many more things to consider when taking your pet across the border into the United States. Read more >

Whether it's a pet-owner likeness or a celebrity/ character resemblance, using props or simply au natural, send us your best pet look-a-like photo for your chance to win a pet gift package! Email your pet pic to photocontest@petscanstay.com along with your pet's name, your name and phone number, by April 22, 2005. Visit www.petscanstay.com to vote on the finalists. The contest winner will be selected on April 30th, to receive their gift basket, and have their pet’s photo posted on our website.

Alberta Celebrates in 2005. Canada’s Rocky Mountain Playground is celebrating its Centenary in 2005. Its official birthday is September 1, 2005. The province has a lot to celebrate with its rich native and Wild West history, culture, and 2 billion year old geological history... Read more >

The Pets Can Stay - Petplan Travel Card allows you to access preferred rates and earn real Travel Dollars when you book into any Pets Can Stay certified property. Simply ask for your free travel card when you use our free accommodation booking service. It's that easy!
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Pets Can Stay Certified Bed & Breakfasts and Cottages offer cozy, quiet accommodations and convenient amenities designed with your comfort, and your pet's, in mind. This month’s feature highlights two certified establishments that provide a very welcoming atmosphere for travellers and their favourite furry companions: Annabelle's Cottage in Victoria, BC and Pringle's Cove in Gooderham, ON... Read more >

Pets Can Stay and Vicki Gabereau!
Pets Can Stay will be appearing on Vicki Gabereau's national talk show to discuss pet travel and Pets Can Stay's Certification program. The segment is scheduled to air April 1st at 1PM PST on CTV.

Extended Pets Can Stay Travel Services Hours!
Due to popular demand, Pets Can Stay Travel Services is pleased to announce its new extended hours of operation... Read more >

New Additions
Pets Can Stay Canada is please to announce the most recent additions to the Pets Can Stay family of accommodation providers... Read more >

Get To Toronto with Pets Can Stay!
Tourism Toronto issued 1 million Get To Toronto Passports last month, including Pets Can Stay's special offer, via an array of Canadian and US newspapers. Book your pet getaway to Toronto today!
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PCS EVENT TRAVEL SERVICES

Pets Can Stay is proud to sponsor the Vancouver Pet Expo, K9 Cliffhangers Spring Fever Agility Event and the 2005 AB/NWT Regional Agility Championships. Click here to find out how Pets Can Stay can add value to your upcoming event!

29 million Americans travelled 80km or more with their pet in the past 3 years, with 86% having travelled by vehicle (2002, Travel Poll - Travel Industry Association of America). 53% of leisure travellers have a pet (2000, Market research study for Ralston Purina - Yankelovich) 37% of dog owners would take their dogs on more trips if they knew more hotels accepted dogs and 76% would be more loyal to a hotel chain that accepted dogs, even when they weren't traveling with their pet. (2003, Dogs and Travel: An Attitudinal Study of Dog Owners by Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Lieberman Research Worldwide). FAQ: Why do accommodation providers charge pet guest fees? The subject of pet guest fees is often top of mind for many travellers with pets. Many people question whether such fees are simply designed to penalize for pet-toting travellers, or if there is actually a rationale behind the fee. There are, in fact, a number of considerations at play when properties that welcome pets charge an additional fee for pet guests... Read more > Attention Pet Sitters, Dog Walkers, Vets, Pet Stores, Bakeries... Pets Can Stay is always looking for qualified pet industry businesses and professionals to refer to its growing accommodation provider and traveller client base... Read more > Pets Can Stay Travel Services February Testimonial (Ralph) "Dear Pets Can Stay, You were right - The Holiday Inn in Guelph was wonderful. When I checked in, I was told if we wanted to go out for dinner, one of the women at the front desk would come up to the room and sit with the dog for us while we were gone! Unbelievable. I have never felt so welcome to have a dog in a hotel, ever." - Elaine Kemp, Belleville, ON

Quotes of the Month:

"You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, `My God, you're RIGHT! I NEVER would've thought of that!'"
- Dave Barry

"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat."
- Ellen Perry

"The dog's kennel is not the place to keep a sausage."
- Danish Proverb

Travelling with pets has moved beyond a trend into a way of life for millions of North Americans. As the pet industry continues to demonstrate strong growth, and pet care product sales reach new highs, it comes as no surprise that many pet owners would prefer to bring their favourite companions with them on their trips.

Pets Can Stay is the national certification body for accommodations that accept pets, and we effectively bridge the gap between accommodation providers and pet-toting travellers in an effort to promote travelling with pets in Canada. Pets Can Stay works closely with accommodation providers to develop and market their pet guest programs while providing full travel service booking and assistance to travellers with pets. For more information on the Pets Can Stay program, and how a property can become certified, please visit www.petscanstay.com.

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Located on Victoria's beautiful inner harbour, the Admiral combines warm, personal service and a penchant for pets to ensure that every stay is a memorable one. Treats at check-in, nearby parks and ground-floor, non-smoking units await you and your pet at the Admiral Inn!
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