Travel with your Pet to Mackinac Island, Michigan!

Pet Friendly Mackinac!

Travel Information -
Local, Air, Car Travel with Your Dog or Cat

Some Hints for your Visit!

The island's only transportation is horses, bikes and walking. Most everywhere you look you will see horses and if your dog is in a chase mood it will not be good.
All three of the ferry lines (Arnold, Shepler's and Star Line) that service Mackinac Island allow well-behaved, leashed dogs to ride the ferry free of charge.

Not surprisingly, there is a leash law in the city, so avoid the temptation to let you dog have a run down Main Street. While I wouldn't encourage it, I will say that I've seen dogs off-leash in some of the more remote inland areas of the island.

 

Ticks Everywhere in Michigan

Check your dog and yourself after a hike – stay away from tall grasses. Ticks tend to collect on dogs on the ears, between the toes, and around the neck and head. And on humans, wherever it is moist and warm. You do the math.

Giardia in the Water:

Let's go out for a soul-stirring hike! Here are some things to think about to keep that pooch of yours safe.

Even fast flowing streams have giardia. It will give your puppy diarrhea - that is the best of circumstances. Carry water with you and buy your dog a dog pack so he can carry his own.

GOOD REASON TO RENT FROM BUDGET: - From the Budget Website: "Housebroken pets are invited to travel in your rental car, just as they do in your personal car. Although Budget doesn't assess an extra fee for pets, pet owners will incur an additional charge for any damage caused by animals, or any special cleaning required as a result of shedding or accidents."

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Air Travel !

1. Feed and Water Your Pet Before Departure -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture mandates that pets traveling on airlines must be fed and watered within four hours of the flight's scheduled departure [source: Airlines.org]. You'll be asked to sign a waiver that certifies your pet has been given food and water when you check in for your flight. Be early.

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Travel Long Distances by Car !

Prepare Your Pet for Car Travel
It is important that you prepare your pet to travel in your car in advance. If your pet hasn't travelled in a car before, then make sure you take small trips with your pet to the nearby market or park. Most pets will be just fine, but some may suffer from motion sickness or anxiety. Also you should consider getting a crate for your pet. They will be more secure in a crate.

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Robin

GOOD REASON TO RENT FROM BUDGET: From the Budget Website:

"Housebroken pets are invited to travel in your rental car, just as they do in your personal car. Although Budget doesn't assess an extra fee for pets, pet owners will incur an additional charge for any damage caused by animals, or any special cleaning required as a result of shedding or accidents."