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Topic: Any pet-friendly timeshares out there?
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Sheryl TUG MemberPosts: 72 From: Olean, NY USA Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 06:38
This past year I acquired a few S. African weeks in addition to our Orange Lake. As I was patting myself on the back at finally--after 9 years--figuring out the RCI system to get decent trades ... this SPCA mutt grabbed our hearts this summer and is now firmly ensconced in our family. So, a question for all you pet lovers: is it possible to timeshare with Fido, or is that pet icon on page 11 of the RCI directory merely a figment of my imagination?
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Sandy Lovell TUG MemberPosts: 1476 From: Dallas, TX, VIP Gold Fairfield Points(4 units), HGVC Elite (Bay Club, Seaworld), Tradewinds Cruise Club + 4 others Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 08:32
All silverleaf's allow pets for a small price $10 - 25 for the week. Far less than the kennel. They have OK resorts, 1 or 2 GC, 2 or 3 RID, and the rest unrated. They are mostly located in the plains, ozarks, texas area. We have taken our dog there for vacation once, the one called Silverleaf Hill Country Resort, located near New Braufels, Texas. We liked it, and the dog had a good time. She got lots of attention, lots of time to swim in the lake, and lots of walks. We are going back over New Years to the same location and are taking the dog again. They are the only chain of resorts that I know that take pets. There are a few others, but few and far between. There is one in Ontario, Canada, a nice GC resort called Law Cranberry. They also take pets. So there are some out there but hart to find. Fellow Dog Lover......who feels guilty leaving the dog in the kennel all the time.
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Spence TUG MemberPosts: 2485 From: East Coast, Mid-Atlantic; Club Sunterra Founding Member Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 14:53
I asked RCI VC one time and this is what I was sent:Here is the short list of U.S. resorts that do allow pets. They are very hard to get into usually. resort# Name 3652 Royal host club/Lake Havasu (Ca) 3644 Law Cranberry Resort Limited (ontario) 1960 Lucayan (Md) 5002 Atlantic resorts (Md) 4876 Royal Host Club/ Holy Bluff Marina (Fl) 0104 Quadna Mountain Village (MN) 5009 Caribe Beach Club (Fl) 5133 Rancho Ruidoso Valley Estates (NM) 3187 Royal Host club/Lake Eufaula (Ok) 3994 Snowater (Wa) 2524 The Plaza Resort & Spa (Ca) 0087 Chateu Rouge Lodge (Mt) The rest are canada: 3655 Chateau Canmore Quality resorts (Ab) 1459 Lodge at Kananskis (Ab) 4202 Rendezvous Lodge (BC) 4053 RVI Holiday Club/Shuswap (BC) 4051 Whiskey Point Lodge (BC)
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Luanne TUG MemberPosts: 1920 From: San Ramon, CA, USA Owner: Maui Lea at Maui Hill, San Diego Country Estates Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 15:08
We stayed at Kala Point in Port Townsend, WA. They allowed pets as well. ------------------ Luanne
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ziggy unregistered TUG MemberPosts: 1920 From: San Ramon, CA, USA Owner: Maui Lea at Maui Hill, San Diego Country Estates Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 15:52
Silverleaf's Hill Country Resort near San Antonio is a VERY nice resort. I know they take pets cause everytime we walked outside the dog upstairs barked Ziggy
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KHolleger TUG MemberPosts: 2799 From: Pennsylvania Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 17:46
The Waves, in Ocean City MD, allows pets for a fee.------------------ Kathy Holleger
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pwrshift TUG MemberPosts: 2764 From: Toronto Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 18:36
Although it's not a timeshare site, you may find some interesting info at the following site. I know what it's like to leave my best pal behind and take off for 4 weeks of timesharing! Breaks your heart. www.petswelcome.com ------------------ Those who dream most, do most. [This message has been edited by pwrshift (edited 12-07-2001).]
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Lisa TUG MemberPosts: 1072 From: Truckee, CA USA, Owner; Powell Place City Shares/SF, La Casa del Sol/Corpus Christi/TX, So Cal Beach Club,Shanty Creek Lodges/MI, Villa del Palmar/PV, Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-07-2001 19:47
We travel alot and have found a wonderful place in Sacramento that not only boards our dog but trains him too. The trainer, Connie, just loved our puppy from the start. He got to be her class "pet". It cost a little more but it was worth it as he is so well mannered when we return. They both kinda bonded with each other, so when we take him there he is so happy to see her. Makes it eaiser to say goodby With animals, because the t/s resorts are so limited, it is so important to have a good rapore with the caretakers/trainers instead of stressing over leaving them and missing out. ------------------ Lisa DeSchryver
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doug TUG MemberPosts: 295 From: oakdale, cal.( Royal Caribbean & Mayan, Edgelake @ lake tahoe, Marriott Monarch, Skier's lodge@ park city) Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-08-2001 07:02
Lisa, Last year we got a black lab puppy. We took a few week long vacations and put her in a kennel, which she hated so much that when she returned home, she sheds, forgot her house-training skills, and appeared to be emotionally traumatized. Now we try to take her with us, if possible. We have several trips next year that are too far away to bring her, and\or are not at dog friendly resorts and will have to board her. We'll be flying out of sacramento airport, and would like to know the name of the boarder\trainer that you use. It soundsjust right for us! thanks ps here's some more pet friendly websites yahoo has a pet travel and leisire webring w\lots of sites pets allowed is my favorite (sorry can't find the address) " www.takeyourpet.com " " www.petswelcome.com "------------------ doug ------ [This message has been edited by doug (edited 12-08-2001).]
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Sheryl TUG MemberPosts: 72 From: Olean, NY USA Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-08-2001 09:10
Interesting! So they do exist, and the resorts are not necessarily "dogs" either. I'm near Buffalo NY, which is within a 2-hr. drive of Law Cranberry, so it looks like only a matter of time before visiting this one with Sandy Paws. Wouldn't want to fly her anywhere ... we've been to the Outer Banks which would be so much fun with the dog, but no places here, eh? Lisa, Sandy & I took obedience classes this summer. The trainer told us he rarely has problems with dogs--it's really the PEOPLE, not the dogs, that he trains! I think I'm a better parent to my child after graduating from Doggie Obedience School...
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Sallylee TUG MemberPosts: 494 From: Tucson, AZ USA Sheraton Desert Oasis, Scottsdale AZ and Los Abrigados, Sedona AZ Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-08-2001 11:15
Kohl's Ranch in Arizona allows Dogs and horses. They have a dog Kennel that you are supposed to put them in at night or when you leave but it seems most people kept them in their cabins or on the porches. Don't know how hard they police it. They also have 2 small pipe corrals for horses. Not sure if they charge for them.------------------ Sally
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PClapham TUG MemberPosts: 605 From: Cleveland:KCII, Sandcastle, AquaV, Shell IS Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-08-2001 12:22
When we toured Masnutten Mountainside we were told that they have onsite kennels to receive pets. Anita
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Lisa TUG MemberPosts: 1072 From: Truckee, CA USA, Owner; Powell Place City Shares/SF, La Casa del Sol/Corpus Christi/TX, So Cal Beach Club,Shanty Creek Lodges/MI, Villa del Palmar/PV, Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-08-2001 13:57
Doug,It is called "Canine College" 10590 Jackson Rd, Sacramento; 916-363-1266. Connie is the trainer. ------------------ Lisa DeSchryver
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Marilyn TUG MemberPosts: 543 From: Boulder, CO- Inn at Silvercreek(6 weeks), Seapointe,CA week 27, SA Karos Lodge, Mountainside at Silvercreek ski week Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-08-2001 16:05
Inn at Silvercreek, near Winter Park, Colorado allows pets. But you cannot take them into Rocky Mt. National Park except on one trail. There are lots of other trails outside and around Rocky however.------------------ Marilyn Inn at Silvercreek, CO (6 weeks), Karos Lodge SA, Mountainside at Silvercreek, CO (float ski week)
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doug TUG MemberPosts: 295 From: oakdale, cal.( Royal Caribbean & Mayan, Edgelake @ lake tahoe, Marriott Monarch, Skier's lodge@ park city) Registered: DEC 2000
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posted 12-09-2001 07:00
quote: Originally posted by Lisa: Doug,It is called "Canine College" 10590 Jackson Rd, Sacramento; 916-363-1266. Connie is the trainer.
thanks lisa, we'll give it a try in february ------------------ doug ------
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