Pet
Travel and Big Bear Vacations
Your
pets are welcome at Big Bear Vacations!
Bring
your pet with you for a vacation in Big Bear! Your pets are welcome
at Big Bear Vacations!
Most of our vacation homes allow pets. Please select "pet"
in your online search or tell our Guest Service Representative about
your pet so we can select a home for you that will suit your needs.
You can even select to have a fenced yard for your convenience.
Big
Bear Travel tips for pets
If
you are planning to bring your pet, tell the Guest Service Representative
that makes the reservation - we want to find a home for you that will
suit you and your pet best. Let them know if you would like a fenced
yard or if you have special considerations.
Please
understand that a pet charge of $10.00/night will be charged to you
to cover the extra cleaning necessary after a dog has stayed in a
home
Shore
Acres Lodge. With almost 2 acres of Lakefront property and
the beach, Shore Acres Lodge is a great place for dogs! Dogs have
access to the lake to swim and it is conveniently close to many hiking
trails.
Bring
your dog food from home. It is easier on your dog if you
don't suddenly switch to a new brand. Remember that the altitude can
also affect your dog a little bit. Don't forget to bring his bowl,
leash and favorite toy!
Remember
to bring the vaccination record. Bring your records with
you. If you should have and emergency it will help you greatly if
you need to contact the local vet.
Don't
leave your dog in the car. Even worse than the cold in the
winter is the hot in the summer. Temperatures become unbearable when
the sun pounds onto the metal roof of your vehicle and a cracked window
will not be enough. In addition, dogs have hurt and killed themselves
trying to escape the heat through a small crack in the window! You
wouldn't leave your child in the car - don't leave your dog. Instead
- bring a kennel or crate if you leave your dog behind for a few hours
in the rental home. That way you will be able to enjoy yourself knowing
that your dog is in a safe place.
Use
your dog leash until you know that it's safe for your dog
to play off-leash. There are many nice hiking trails that you may
take your dog off the leash if you are sure that he will stay close
to you. Remember that if he gets lost he won't find his way home and
there is wildlife around that may distract him and cause him to loose
track of you. So keep a close eye on your dog.
Please
pick up after your dog and don't let the next guest find
your doggies surprises in the backyard. We provide bags for easy cleaning
at Shore Acres Lodge for your convenience.
Separation
Anxiety. You know your dog best: If you think he might have
anxieties without you in a strange place, don't leave him alone to
bark, destroy somebody else's property, chew or urinate. Bring a Kennel
just in case. If you have to leave him alone for a bit at least you
will have a safe place to put him
When
making a reservation: Make sure you mention your pet at the time of
reservation so that a dog friendly unit is chosen for your stay. Mention
if you need a fenced yard and let us know if that means 2 feet or
6 feet.
Local
numbers
Local
Vets: Bear City Animal Hospital, Dr. Kim Hickman DVM 909-585-7808
or VCA 909-866-2021
Big Bear Valley Humane Society: Lost and Found 909-866-5555
Feed store & Supplies: JJJ Feed 909-585-3677