pets

[billcrean]

I am new to Timeshare Users Group. I haven't decided whether to join. My wife and I have owned a time share interval in Madiera Beach , Fl. for 18 years and I have been on the resort board since 1987.

We no longer like to travel without our dog, [ a 49 lb. Brittany]. Does anyone have a good list of RCI affiliated resorts that accept pets? I did receive a list from RCI and struck out with the first three resorts that I checked.

Should I be unsuccessful we will probably sell our interval. [ many motels and hotels now accept pets.

Bill Crean

 

[Steve]

Very, very few...

Bill,

Unfortunately, there are very few timeshares which allow pets. It's truly a segment of the market that the big developers have ignored.

I can tell you that there are only two in the whole state of Florida: Celebration World Resort in Kissimmee and Caribe Beach Resort on Sanibel Island. There are several pet friendly resorts in Arizona, one or two in western Canada, and the Silverleaf chain with a few locations in Texas and the Midwest. I think there also may be one in Ocean City, Maryland. That's about it for RCI resorts.

Many hotels have come to realize that a lot of people want to travel with their dogs...but timeshares are lagging way behind in this area. A good site to find pet friendly hotels is petswelcome.com

Steve

 

[california-bighorn]

Bill, I hesitate to respond since you will probably not be please with my response. As much as we love our pets we would not consider taking them with us on vacation. Many people are allergic them and it is not fair to them. No matter if the room is cleaned after you check out, some people may still have a reaction. In addition, some people allow their dogs to bark and don't clean up after taking them on "walks". We love our Shepard, but when we go on vacation we either find someone to care for her or give her a vacation at the kennel were she meets new friends. The animals don't mind this, it's the owners who get upset about leaving fido behind.
Hope this helps without offending.
Marty

 

[Bootleg]

IN THE U.S. Silverleaf Resorts:
0370 Silverleaf's Villages*
0712 Holly Lake Ranch*
1029 Hill Country Resort*
1780 Piney Shores*
2492 Lake O' the Woods*
5545 Seaside Resort, all in Texas*
0741 Ozark Mountain Resort*
1004 Holiday Hills*
4864 Timber Creek, all in Missouri*
4863 Fox River Resort, near Chicago, IL*
1243 Oak N' Spruce, Berkshires, MA*
Other US Resorts:
5389 Celebration*
5009 Caribe Beach Resort, Sanibel Island, FL
0104 Quadna Mountain Village, MN
2349 Inn at Silvercreek, CO*
1402 High Sierra, Ruidoso, NM*
5133 Rancho Ruidoso, NM*
2524 The Plaza, Palm Springs, CA
3187 Kala Point Village, Port Townsend, WA
3994 Snowater
6048 RWVC at Snowater, Glacier, WA
1690 Lucayan
5002 Atlantic Resort
1426 The Waves, all in Ocean City, MD
0087 Chateau Rouge Lodge, MT
HOUSEBOATS
4876 Deland, FL*
5184 Lake Eufala, OK
IN CANADA
1637 Banff Rocky Mountain Resort, Alberta*
3655 Chateau Canmore, Alberta
1459 The Lodge at Kananaskis, Alberta
0039 St Ives on Shuswap, BC
1712 Crystal Lodge, Whistler, BC
6848 Starpointe at Tauca Lea, Ucluelet, BC
HOUSEBOATS
4053 RHC at Shuswap, BC
3665 Shuswap Lakes Resort Club, BC

* Indicates the most frequently available resorts

Members can check for AKC recommended kennels to board their dogs throughout the U.S., possibly near where they are vacationing at: http://abka.com

 

[melschey]

IN THE U.S. Silverleaf Resorts:
0370 Silverleaf's Villages*
0712 Holly Lake Ranch*
1029 Hill Country Resort*
1780 Piney Shores*
2492 Lake O' the Woods*
5545 Seaside Resort, all in Texas*
0741 Ozark Mountain Resort*
1004 Holiday Hills*
4864 Timber Creek, all in Missouri*
4863 Fox River Resort, near Chicago, IL*
1243 Oak N' Spruce, Berkshires, MA*
Other US Resorts:
5009 Caribe Beach Resort, Sanibel Island, FL
0104 Quadna Mountain Village, MN
2349 Inn at Silvercreek, CO*
1402 High Sierra, Ruidoso, NM*
5133 Rancho Ruidoso, NM*
2524 The Plaza, Palm Springs, CA
3187 Kala Point Village, Port Townsend, WA
3994 Snowater
6048 RWVC at Snowater, Glacier, WA
1690 Lucayan
5002 Atlantic Resort
1426 The Waves, all in Ocean City, MD
0087 Chateau Rouge Lodge, MT
HOUSEBOATS
4876 Deland, FL*
5184 Lake Eufala, OK
IN CANADA
1637 Banff Rocky Mountain Resort, Alberta*
3655 Chateau Canmore, Alberta
1459 The Lodge at Kananaskis, Alberta
0039 St Ives on Shuswap, BC
1712 Crystal Lodge, Whistler, BC
6848 Starpointe at Tauca Lea, Ucluelet, BC
HOUSEBOATS
4053 RHC at Shuswap, BC
3665 Shuswap Lakes Resort Club, BC

* Indicates the most frequently available resorts

Members can check for AKC recommended kennels to board their dogs throughout the U.S., possibly near where they are vacationing at: http://abka.com

Thanks this list helps me to know which resorts to avoid

 

[Bootleg]

Come on now, they do have some standards - most of these resorts won't allow pit bulls, large predatory cats or venomous reptiles!

(No joking, some of them actually say that!)

 

[Steve]

Is it necessary to make these nasty posts?

Thanks this list helps me to know which resorts to avoid

I really don't understand why those who don't want to be around pets on vacation feel the need to post rude comments to those who do want to travel with their pets. It happens EVERY time someone posts here on TUG looking for pet friendly resorts.

Is it really necessary to show such intolerance?

Steve

 

[KenK]

I posted this on the RCI BBS under a request for a list of pet friendly places.

I know a lot of folks love animals, but don't seem to want them at their resorts. However, others feel the pet is part of the family, and they really would like them to travel with them. I think this might work in some cases.

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Many OWNERS would like to be able to take pets (meaning dogs or cats mainly) with them on some trips. its almost impossible to find many hotels that will say OK...and also T/Ss.

But what if owners of larger T/S resorts asked (pushed) their HOAs to set aside one small section or one building (if many) to accept pets?

The other buildings would be pet free. Would an owner mind if the HOA put a small fee (say $25.00 for the week) on the bill for the pets supposedly need to clean up after (no...not YOUR pet...everyone elses pet).

If owners wrote to the HOAs, maybe they might start thinking positive. (I don't know about one building or very small resorts...but look at Orange Lake or Grande Vista in Orlando....tons of buildings.

Could that help change the no pet policy? Would saying a small charge give the HOA a 'boost' toward the positive? If not that...what about a small kennel attached to the resort and be fee based? (Would that be a good idea for an independent business??)

I'm taking Bootlegs' list and posting in on a new section of the RCI BBS....not on the ask Madge site. I don't think he will mind.

 

[timetraveler]

I too, hate leaving our fur child when we go on vacation. I call my vet's office everday. I send her favorite toys and treats...(appeasing my guilt, I guess).

I'd take her to OL in a heartbeat if it were allowed. But no timeshare we go to, nor hotel chains we frequent allow pets.

 

[melschey]

I really don't understand why those who don't want to be around pets on vacation feel the need to post rude comments to those who do want to travel with their pets. It happens EVERY time someone posts here on TUG looking for pet friendly resorts.

Is it really necessary to show such intolerance?

Steve

I am sorry I wasn't trying to be rude.

The fact is I think a list like this is usefull for those that want to travel with pets and also for those that want to avoid them, remember many poeple had allergies to animals.

It is also a fact that if I have a choice of staying in a resort that allows pets or one that doesn't I will choose the one that doen't allow them so I feel this list is valuable to both groups.

By the way Street talk has been publishing a list of Pet Friendly resorts for those interested.

 

[spiceycat]

The animals don't mind this, it's the owners who get upset about leaving fido behind.
Hope this helps without offending.
Marty

exactly and that is why if anyone else is going = Spicey is a necessary!!!

I know that CWR has bags for you to put your pets mess it....

they also have an extra charge of $50 a pet (not a villa but per pet) - very reasonable to me. I do love staying there with Spicey!

Lately through it is hard to get anything but a 1-bedroom....

so far they aren't on RCI 1 in 3 (4) rule.

even dog lovers look at Spicey on a lease with .

but he is a very friendly cat and really loves to meet other people.

which is nice - more people remember to ask before they pet him - but their are some idolts who will actually pick him up without asking....

and some people wonder why pets bite....

Spicey has never - but in some cases - he definitely had cause.... kids came running up behind him and grabbed....I immediately came over and took him out of their arms....he didn't hurt anyone.

when he was young this was a BIG problem. but at 19 years old (soon to be 20) he is just as patience and understanding as when he was kitten....

when I am not staying at CWR. He is boarded at WDW kennel. That is why I have a DVC resort for my timeshare!!!

there are other kennels in the area - lots of them.
http://www.abka.com/abka/
disney is Lake buena Vista - both Kissimmee (where CWR) and Orlando are close by.

most people like the other kennels better. but I like Disney. Spicey likes to take a night walk. Not possible at the other kennel they close at 5 pm....

at disney not a problem!!!

 

[Gadabout]

Many hotels have come to realize that a lot of people want to travel with their dogs...but timeshares are lagging way behind in this area. A good site to find pet friendly hotels is petswelcome.com

Steve

I don't think that it is a "lagging behind" issue at all--it's a simple business decision on the part of each business that animals would be more trouble than they could reasonably collect money for.

I don't know the actual stats on how many people want to travel with pets. But, I do notice that more expensive boutique-type stores will happily allow someone to come in with a dog, and even provide treats for the dog, yet will be very rude to people with children, even well-behaved children.

It's a niche market thing, and also, depending on where the business is, an issue of not alienating other customers in your desire to appeal to one group. The group that is larger and/or has more money is the one that a business will choose to please, if it being logical about it, and it is legal. In some states, for example, non-smoking is the law, not an amenity.

 

[JudyS]

...when he was young this was a BIG problem. but at 19 years old (soon to be 20) he is just as patience and understanding as when he was kitten....

when I am not staying at CWR. He is boarded at WDW kennel. That is why I have a DVC resort for my timeshare!!!....

Wow, almost 20! I am impressed! By the way, I see your posts on the DISboards all the time, with your photo of Spicey. He's a very pretty kitty!

Spiceycat, which resort is CWR?

 

[JudyS]

But what if owners of larger T/S resorts asked (pushed) their HOAs to set aside one small section or one building (if many) to accept pets?...

I would be in favor of this. My current pets (all cats) don't want to travel, but I'd be in favor of it to help out other pet-lovers. Rather than the owner of the unit paying an extra charge, though, I'd say the extra charge should be paid by whomever stays in the unit with a pet.

 

[spiceycat]

Wow, almost 20! I am impressed! By the way, I see your posts on the DISboards all the time, with your photo of Spicey. He's a very pretty kitty!

Spiceycat, which resort is CWR?

Celebration World Resort in Kissimeee, Fl near WDW. I am still a Disney nut...

most places that allow pets charge extra per pet. some charge as much as $100 to $200 extra.

the only 4 to 5 star place that didn't charge extra was the Universal hotels - loews hotels.

be careful with your hotels if you are allergic to pets. Sheraton Safaris in Lake Buena Vista, Fl allows pets and some people have downgraded this resort because they didn't read their website before booking with them.

so yes I would be more than willing to pay $100 per week for Spicey to be in a room with me at Disney.

 

[glenn1000]

Come on now, they do have some standards - most of these resorts won't allow pit bulls, large predatory cats or venomous reptiles!

(No joking, some of them actually say that!)

That may be the minimum standard. Last summer we stayed at a resort in Scotland that allowed pets and I sneezed continuously whenever we were in our unit, which fortunately was not that much. It's hard to get rid of pet hair and there were mountains of it all over. Though I never noticed that pets were allowed when we made the exchange, I plan to avoid places that allow pets in the future.

BTW, we are animal lovers and have a dog, rabbit and hamster!

 

[spiceycat]

Glenn always check their website. if they allows pets - most of the time it is on their website.

 

[KenK]

But some may 'sneak' their pet into the rooms. I think this might hurt an allergy prone person who stays the next week.

I've mentioned before we have heard barking at Cypress Harbor a few years ago, and at Desert Springs Villas #1 this fall. But I never did see an animal...could have been a grouchy husband? (Naw....)

 

[spiceycat]

all resorts have to let in service dogs... that is a federal law.

so yes, your no pets don't apply to service animals. they aren't pets...

 

[Smooth Action]

Best way to ruin a vacation

I really don't understand why those who don't want to be around pets on vacation feel the need to post rude comments to those who do want to travel with their pets. It happens EVERY time someone posts here on TUG looking for pet friendly resorts.





Have no problems with you TRAVELING with your pets.....just please don't asked us to allow special rooms or kennels on timeshare properties we share with you.

Thought it was great that someone posted some pet friendly resort. If their
"IS" any money in Pet friendly timeshares I am sure they will be built and find a Market.

To KenK I must say..... Allowing Pets on Timeshare Property has been discussed, written about, and voted on at existing timeshares with the same results......MAJORITY of OWNERS DO NOT WANT PETS ON THEIR TIMESHARE PROPERTIES.

And to Steve....... many timeshare owners might think that it is RUDE to keep suggesting pets on timeshares propeties is a POSITIVE idea.

Smooth Action

 

[JudyS]

And to Steve....... many timeshare owners might think that it is RUDE to keep suggesting pets on timeshares propeties is a POSITIVE idea....

I don't get this. You may not think it's a good idea, but what's rude about it?

I think Steve's comment about rudeness had more to do with the tone of an earlier post.

 

[KenK]

Smooth:

Hi ! Welcome to TUG!

Hope you will be able to help contribute much to the BBS

I don't think I 100% agree with you about pets being on property because it might ruin your vacation doesn't mean it would ruin other peoples vacations. There are pets there already.

I'm not so selfish to attempt to deny a pet owner to use a resort kennel or ask a HOA to put aside a set use area for pet owners. Do I own a pet? No...we are not allowed to have pets in the condo I am sitting in now....HOA says no...Condo rules say so.....so....how many pets are here? Several....just like the ones I hear barking when I'm in a pet free Marriott or Hilton.

So...I think compromise might be better than how the condo police here operate... (They would have shotguns and start shooting if we forget to shower before the pool).

As for service animals, I think Spicycats info might might not be 100% accurate. The law relates to public property....condos are private property...but I may be (and usually am-ask wife)....wrong. Ask Dave, he knows.

I really don't understand why those who don't want to be around pets on vacation feel the need to post rude comments to those who do want to travel with their pets. It happens EVERY time someone posts here on TUG looking for pet friendly resorts.

Have no problems with you TRAVELING with your pets.....just please don't asked us to allow special rooms or kennels on timeshare properties we share with you.

Thought it was great that someone posted some pet friendly resort. If their
"IS" any money in Pet friendly timeshares I am sure they will be built and find a Market.

To KenK I must say..... Allowing Pets on Timeshare Property has been discussed, written about, and voted on at existing timeshares with the same results......MAJORITY of OWNERS DO NOT WANT PETS ON THEIR TIMESHARE PROPERTIES.

And to Steve....... many timeshare owners might think that it is RUDE to keep suggesting pets on timeshares propeties is a POSITIVE idea.

Smooth Action

 

[Smooth Action]

Flying Pigs? I don't think so

Hi KenK,



I should have just ignored this subject when I saw pets and laughed it off cause as far as you ever getting a kennel, or sectioned off building for pets at one of my timeshares such as WorldMark...Club Intrawest or the Hilton.....well....you'd definitely would have had a better chance of owning flying pigs. By the way my brother and his wife are proud owners of two little pigs that go by the name of Tom and Jerry. To tell you the truth they both look the same to me but Jerry comes running when he hear his name while Tom instantly runs the opposite direction and sometimes in circles. I swear those cute little guys are better behaved then most children but my fellow timesharers would never see it that way.

Smooth Action

 

[Smooth Action]

Just don't get it....hmmmm

Quote:
Originally Posted by Smooth Action
And to Steve....... many timeshare owners might think that it is RUDE to keep suggesting pets on timeshares propeties is a POSITIVE idea....



I don't get this. You may not think it's a good idea, but what's rude about it?





Hi Judy,

Please look-up the archives of any timeshare Bulletin Board and you will read that the majority of timeshare owners are against pets at their resorts. Many of these owners belongs to wonderful pets in their home but these owners would never dream of subjecting their pets to other timeshare owners. In return they have the right to a pet free vacation also.

Some people can not be any-where near dogs, cats or chickens. For some people (perhaps Melschey) it could mean ....LIFE OR DEATH. AND NO $100.00 or $200.00 cleaning fee is going to remove this life threatning situation.

Smooth Actions

 

[Smooth Action]

She's right

all resorts have to let in service dogs... that is a federal law.

so yes, your no pets don't apply to service animals. they aren't pets...






KenK,


She is right

The animal has to have a license.


Smooth Action