1. The percentage of families with pets is triple that of families with children.
   The percentage of families with pets is double that of families with children.
2. The percentage of families with pets is more than equal that of families with children.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the percentage of U.S. families with pets is double that of U.S. families with children. Owners pamper their pets, brag about them and look forward to being with them every day.

1. 29 million
   35 million
2. 47 million

When people travel, they do not want to leave pets behind, and increasingly they do not. According to the U.S. Travel Association, 29 million Americans traveled with their pets in 2007.

1. 46.3 million
   58.9 million
2. 77.5 million

According to the Humane Society of the United States, there were 77.5 million dogs in American families at the end of 2009. There were also approximately 93.6 million cats with human pets in the United States that year.

1. Tranquilize your pet before starting out on your journey.
   Always scoop the poop, never leave excrement for someone else to discover by accident.
2. Both of the above are basic rules of thumb for dealing with travelling pets.

No one wants to discover animal feces accidentally by walking on it. So make sure you always carry bags to pick up after your pet and be careful where you dispose of animal waste so it does not contaminate water or agriculture.

1. 1,000 miles (1,609 KM)
   1,500 miles (2,414 KM)
2. 1,800 miles (2,896 KM)

According to Arkansas.com, the state has 1,500 miles (2,414 kilometers) of hiking trails and 2.9 million acres (1,173,588 hectares) of national forest a large portion of which is available to pets. Some of these spots require pets on leash only while others allow pets to roam free with their owners.

1. 2,170 miles
   2,017 miles
2. 1,959 miles

The Appalachian Trail is 2,170 miles (3,492 kilometers) long and stretches from Maine to Georgia. Dogs are permitted along most of the trail. Where they are prohibited there are shuttle services and kennels so dogs can bypass restricted areas and rejoin their masters at the end.

1. Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area in Tennessee and Kentucky
   Watson Mill Bridge State Park in Georgia
2. both of the above

The Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area stretches across Tennessee and meanders north into Kentucky and the Watson Mill Bridge State Park in Georgia. These horse-friendly forests have cabins, bunkhouses, and Big South even has a lodge that can be reached only by horseback.

1. Rouge the Alemaster
   Brewer the Brewdawg
2. Sparky the Beerlaper

Each May, beer-lovers and their dogs gather at Rogue Ales to commemorate the Chairman of Rogue, a black Labrador retriever named Brewer the Brewdawg. The dog kept company with Rogue Ales brew master John Maier and appeared in local television commercials until he died in 2006.

1. 5 million
   4 million
2. 3 million

The American Kennel Club states that AKC shows three million dogs every year. You and your dog can compete in single breed shows, obedience trials, hunting tests, and many other types of dog shows through 4,500 AKC-affiliated community clubs nationwide.

1. Make sure that all of your pet’s immunizations are up to date.
   Make sure you treat your pet with flea and tick repellant as often as necessary.
2. Both of the above are important for camping pets.

Always keep your pets immunizations up to date and make sure you have adequate supplies of flea and tick treatments or repellants. Take your pet’s immunization documents and certificates with you as some places, especially kennels, will ask for proof of immunization before allowing pets.

1. Pets are prohibited entrance to rides but you can put them in an unsupervised kennel.
   Pets are prohibited entrance to rides but you can keep them with you on a leash.
2. Both of the above are true of many theme parks.

You may not take your pet on the rides, but you can keep them with you as long as they are on a leash or you may put them in an unsupervised kennel. If you choose to use the kennel, it is a good idea to take along your pet's blanket, bowl and toys as well as checking on it often.

1. State and national parks are about the only places left where your pets have complete freedom.
   State and national parks have very strict rules governing pets and owners entering a park.
2. Most state and national parks have a full ban preventing pets from entering their borders.

State and national parks have very strict rules governing pets, no pets restricted areas and steps that their owners must take upon entering the park. Pet owners who fail to follow park rules will often be ejected from the park and possibly fined as well.

1. 500 competitions
   400 competitions
2. 300 competitions

Recognizing 40 distinct pedigree breeds plus the "Household Pet Class," the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA) hosts 400 competitions all around the world each year. Atlanta had the honor of hosting the pinnacle event, the CFA International Cat Show, in 2008, with 728 feline competitors.

1. You will be required to have documentation from your vet of pet health and immunization.
   You will need to sign a waiver attesting that they have no liability for your pets care or safety.
2. You will need to pay a large refundable damage deposit.

You will be required to have proper documentation from your vet certifying pet health and immunization. This includes proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination that have specific time limits.

1. 15 days
   10 days
2. 7 days

Most airlines require your pet’s clean bill of health be no more than 10 days old, do not visit the vet too early. Make sure you carry the veterinary doctor’s certificate of health with your tickets, as your pet will be prohibited from air travel without it.

1. seven
   five
2. three

Disney has five kennels located at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, The Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Fort Wilderness. They also plan a first-of-a-kind pet resort featuring luxury suites, grooming and a doggy day camp.

1. You can shop with them at elegant department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren and Tiffany’s.
   You can take them on one of three doggie-and-me excursions offered by New York Dog Tours.
2. You can do both of the above in the city that never sleeps.

New York Dog Tours offers three different doggy-and-me guided excursions: Central Park and the West Side, Midtown or Downtown. You can also take your four-legged friend to some of the city's most elegant department stores, including, Tiffany’s, Ralph Lauren or Saks Fifth Avenue.

1. Only dogs are allowed in the water and there are trained lifeguard dogs on duty with their human handlers.
   Dogs and their owners may roam the beach or swim in the water without a leash.
2. An underwater fence surrounds both beaches to prevent a dog from swimming more than 100 feet from shore.

The Coronado Dog Beach on Coronado Island, Calif., and the Susan Kimmelman Off-leash Dog Beach at Montrose Beach in Chicago allow dogs to roam and swim without a leash. Many other beaches allow dogs, but insist that they are on a leash at all times.

1. Many cities have dog parks where the entire perimeter is fenced so your dog can run and play without worry.
   Many cities have designated some public auditoriums with dog play and exercise schedules in the winter.
2. Get your Frisbee or ball ready as many cities have converted little used tennis courts into fenced doggie play areas.

Many cities have dog parks where the entire perimeter is fenced so your dog can run and play without worry of escape. Some even are equipped with agility courses, pet water stations and swimming ponds.

1. 78 percent
   68 percent
2. 58 percent

According to U.S. Travel Association, dogs vacation with their owners disproportionately more often than cats do. People vacationing with dogs comprise 78 percent of all people who vacation with pets.