How to manage pet care for travelling remote workers?

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How to manage pet care and ensure their well-being if you’re a remote worker who wants to take advantage of ‘work from anywhere’ policies and travel more frequently, either taking pets along or leaving them?

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Z. Miller 31 Mar 2025

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If you travel VERY frequently, it might be fairer to the pet to not have one, or to have a very independent type of pet. It's a serious lifestyle consideration. Their well-being should come first.
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Emily White 26 Mar 2025

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For leaving them, a trusted pet sitter who can stay in your home is often best, especially for longer trips, as it keeps the pet in their familiar environment. Otherwise, reputable boarding kennels or catteries. Always do a trial run for a shorter period first!
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Ken Adams 26 Mar 2025

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Pet cameras are great for checking in when you're away or even if you're just in another room working while traveling. Some even dispense treats or allow two-way audio. Provides peace of mind.
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Aurora Evans 7 Jul 2025

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That's a great question! As a remote worker who loves to travel, I can relate to the challenge of balancing work and pet care. I remember this one time I planned a trip to the mountains, but I didn't want to leave my dog behind. So, I found a pet-friendly rental and ended up having the best time exploring new trails together.
If you’re considering taking your pets along, it’s essential to choose destinations that are pet-friendly and make sure your furry friend is up for the journey. Having a good travel crate, plenty of breaks, and a solid plan for pet-friendly activities can make a huge difference.
On the other hand, if leaving them is more practical, look into trusted pet sitters or boarding facilities. I once used a pet-sitting app and found someone who took care of my dog like they were family. It gave me peace of mind while I enjoyed my trip. Whatever you decide, planning ahead can make a world of difference for both you and your pets!
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X. Li 27 Mar 2025

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Consider house-sitting exchange websites! You get free accommodation, and someone looks after your pet and home. Requires a lot of trust and vetting but can be a great option for longer term travel. TrustedHousesitters is one.
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N. O'Connell 31 Mar 2025

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For shorter trips, sometimes a friend or family member is willing to help. Make sure they have all emergency contacts, vet info, and detailed care instructions. And bring them back a nice souvenir! 😊
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- Madison Dean: Useful tip, but watch out: the system expects remote workers to offload pet care onto friends while employers profit
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- E. C.: Once I left my anxious terrier with my college roommate and returned to find my underwear in the dog bed and a 3am voicemail of them crying about the dog not eating. Good tips, I’d also add a backup sitter, written routine and meds, payment or swap plan, emergency fund and a pet camera.
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  N. O\'Connell: Having a backup sitter and clear routines makes a big difference, and a pet camera is such a helpful extra. Thanks for sharing your tips
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O. G. 22 Apr 2025

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Do not let the travel industry or big corporations convince you to pick between career and a pet. Build a living petcare SOP in the cloud with meds, routines, vet contacts and an emergency financial buffer. Join local neighborhood pet groups to recruit vetted micro-sitters for short hops and offer reciprocal day care. Slow travel more often fewer hotel-hopping legs, reduces stress and costs. Consider pet health insurance and wearable trackers so you can actually see activity data when away.. Negotiate work hours around walks, not just the other way round
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Eva Cox 21 Jul 2025

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I mean, who says pets can’t become your new travel buddies and co-workers? Ever thought about pet-friendly coworking spaces or cafes? Believe it or not, some spots cater to four-legged freelancers! It’s like networking for you and socializing for your pet without the hassle of kennels or sitters. Besides, if your dog starts making more friends than you do, maybe it's time to consider their LinkedIn profile too. By the way, do these places charge by the hour or paw?
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Accepted Answer · 2025-03-26T09:00:00+00:00

If taking them: research pet-friendly accommodations and transport *extensively* beforehand. Microchip, ensure vaccinations are up to date for the destination. Pack a familiar bed/blanket and their usual food to minimize stress. It's a lot of planning!