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
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. 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: 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
