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I just received an e-mail from the woman who ran the therapy dog program in which Tigger was involved. Although the e-mail was about a new training session for which none of my current dogs would be eligible, she mentioned for the sake of out-of-towners that a local motel was "dog-friendly." This fact is not mentioned on the motel's web site.

I am happy to have this information, just in case I ever run across a boa constrictor in the bathroom or a copperhead in the hall. On my last Snake Night, I believed that the girls and I had nowhere else to go.

There will be no more snakes.

It is nice to know there is a place you all can go if there is something else that might have you not want to sleep at home.

I do wonder if advertising being pet friendly increases or decreases occupancy.

I bet there is some agency who has done a study of that.

peacock2121 wrote: I do wonder if advertising being pet friendly increases or decreases occupancy.

I don't know the answer to that, but as I recall, Motel 6 is one chain that does advertise its willingness to accept pets. I know people, including KT, who have made travel plans based upon the availability of a Motel 6 in towns and cities across the country. Alas, the last Motel 6 within 15 miles of my house was leveled by a tornado a few years back.

silvercamaro wrote:

peacock2121 wrote: I do wonder if advertising being pet friendly increases or decreases occupancy.

I don't know the answer to that, but as I recall, Motel 6 is one chain that does advertise its willingness to accept pets. I know people, including KT, who have made travel plans based upon the availability of a Motel 6 in towns and cities across the country. Alas, the last Motel 6 within 15 miles of my house was leveled by a tornado a few years back.

Which hotel? Do tell.

Beebs52 wrote:
Which hotel? Do tell.

La Quinta Inn. Yes, that information might come in handy for you, too.

silvercamaro wrote:I just received an e-mail from the woman who ran the therapy dog program in which Tigger was involved. Although the e-mail was about a new training session for which none of my current dogs would be eligible, she mentioned for the sake of out-of-towners that a local motel was "dog-friendly." This fact is not mentioned on the motel's web site.

I am happy to have this information, just in case I ever run across a boa constrictor in the bathroom or a copperhead in the hall. On my last Snake Night, I believed that the girls and I had nowhere else to go.

What, my tree isn't good enough for you? My lodgings got more stars in the latest Triple A survey than Holiday Inn Express....

Evil Squirrel wrote:
What, my tree isn't good enough for you? My lodgings got more stars in the latest Triple A survey than Holiday Inn Express....

Dear Mr. Evil:

You know darn well I can't climb your tree, what with my bum leg and all, because you've seen me try, and you laughed at me! Don't worry, though. I'm trying to coach up Lizbit to climb your tree. After all, she's a bird dog, so she should be able to manage it. (It will be even easier when she grows her wings!) Anyway, I can't wait for her to pay you an unscheduled visit and make fun of your home decor. Civilized creatures do not hang up duct tape for curtains.

It was nice of you to offer, though.

Sincerely,
Annie
/:P\

Anne, here's one that twice as evil:

Bob Juch wrote:Anne, here's one that twice as evil:

OK, this genetics stuff has now gone waaaaay too far. How do they expect us cats to sneak up on a two-headed squirrel when it can see both ways?

silvercamaro wrote:

peacock2121 wrote: I do wonder if advertising being pet friendly increases or decreases occupancy.

I don't know the answer to that, but as I recall, Motel 6 is one chain that does advertise its willingness to accept pets. I know people, including KT, who have made travel plans based upon the availability of a Motel 6 in towns and cities across the country. Alas, the last Motel 6 within 15 miles of my house was leveled by a tornado a few years back.

I believe most Super 8s are cat friendly as well. I preferred them to Motel 6 myself.

I stayed at some chain mighta been Best Western, mighta been Comfort Inn) when I went to The Hartford and watched Baby Boy play. They allowed pets. The people next door had a dog. It barked, a lot, a real lot, like all night a lot. I did not want to complain. I finally did.

I don't want to do that again.

KillerTomato wrote:
I believe most Super 8s are cat friendly as well. I preferred them to Motel 6 myself.

No wonder! The Super 8s were all still standing in the same place as when you made your reservations.

silvercamaro wrote:I just received an e-mail from the woman who ran the therapy dog program in which Tigger was involved. Although the e-mail was about a new training session for which none of my current dogs would be eligible, she mentioned for the sake of out-of-towners that a local motel was "dog-friendly." This fact is not mentioned on the motel's web site.

I am happy to have this information, just in case I ever run across a boa constrictor in the bathroom or a copperhead in the hall. On my last Snake Night, I believed that the girls and I had nowhere else to go.

Next time, take some speakers, hook them up to your stereo, grab a Barry White CD, turn up the bass and put the speakers outside. According to a reliable source*, the snake(s) will be drawn to the throbbing rhythm of the bass.

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*The Simpsons - Lisa and Bart tried that on "Whopping Day" and it seemed to work.