Whether you are going over the river or through the woods, there are certain precautions to take if you are traveling with a four-legged Santa’s little helper. Travel can be very stressful on your pet (and you), but planning ahead and making the appropriate arrangements for the trip can make everyone merry and bright.

Before any plans are made for your pet, make sure it is healthy enough to travel in the first place. If the pet is very old or very young and not yet trained, or if it has been sick or to the veterinarian several times recently, it is best to leave your pet in familiar surroundings rather than moving them to unfamiliar turf.

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The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1 and is expected to be a busy one, forecasting a total of 15 named tropical storms, eight of which will attain hurricane status and four of which will attain major hurricane status (Category 3 or higher). In fact, just this morning, Tropical storm Arlene, the first named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall on Mexico's eastern coast.

Preparing your family and your pets to evacuate or take shelter against these devastating storms requires initial planning.

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Every Memorial Day thousands of families hit the road for a getaway to kick off summer. For those traveling with pets, additional preparation can make the difference between a stress-free holiday and a trip filled with anxiety for you and your pet.

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Recently there has been an outbreak of wild weather across the country. Tornadoes, flooding and even wildfires have devastated parts of the country. Preparing your family and your pets to evacuate or take shelter against the unpredictable weather requires initial planning.

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