Have you ever done a covert operation?

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

Interesting.

Only possibly 10% have attempted this or will admit to it so far.

[joycapecod Silver Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close joycapecod]

Oh, and by the way, rules are made to be broken.

That's why we got attorneys, right Beags?

And how would you enjoy your vaction if you were the one in that unit after a pet owner broke the RULES and you spent part of that time in the ER due to your child's extreme allergies to pet dander?

People who break the pet rule are the same as those who break the smoking rule...it's all about me, me, me; as long as I got mine, that's all that matters.

Joy

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

Oh, and by the way, rules are made to be broken.

That's why we got attorneys, right Beags?

Actually, no. Law are made to be adhered to, but there are lawyers to ensure that those who deviate have due process.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

We have a great place for the dog to stay, a farm in the country that does nothing but watch dogs. They have a big refurbished barn with individual stalls for each dog or family of dogs, and a huge corral for the dogs to run around. It's like sending the dog to camp!

The best part is that they come and pick up our dog, take her out to the farm, and when it's time to come home, they bring her back. Great for those two-week timeshare vacations. We picked her up there once and I was telling my husband that it was considerably nicer than some of the places we've stayed!

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

I love all animals, I also traveled quite a bit for work and love vacation travel. My lifestyle hasn't allowed me to own a dog since I was 17 as it would be very selfish of me to have one and then leave it constantly. My cats give me enough of the evil eye and cold shoulder when I leave them! They know what a suitcase means.

I have a great pet sitter who comes by every day.

I would never for a second break the rules and bring a pet to a timeshare property that doesn't permit them.

List is missing at least Four Seasons Aviara and Affinia Dumont both of which permit pets with a token fee.

Silverleaf no long allows pets.

I know Jericap created and updates a pet friendly list here and I'll see if I can locate that...

ETA The pet friendly timeshare resort list link : http://www.timeshareforums.com/forum...imeshares.html

[Nancy Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Nancy]

If I saw it, I would report it!

Just want to add, I'm not a pet hater, I've owned both cats and dogs and traveled with both, but would never think of taking them into a place that didn't allow them. Currently, since we're retired and live (and travel between) two different places, we no longer have any pets.

Nancy

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

I thought Silverleaf allowed owners to bring dogs--just not exchangers. No?

[JWC Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close JWC]

As much as we love our dog, we never take her on vacation with us. I would never stay in a timeshare nor hotel that allowed pets and we are in hotels or timeshares approximately 70 nights a year. I think that people that try to circumvent the regulations, no matter what they are, are very selfish people that only think of themselves.

What surprises me is how much some of you have to pay for a kennel. Our kennel charges $21 /day for a mid size dog. The kennel is very nice and they take excellent care of the animals. In any event, I would pay whatever the price is to board her while we are gone.

[Elan Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Elan]

Wouldn't do it and would definitely report it if I became aware of it.

[Spence Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Spence]

Okay,
I know this one is going to be a little controversial but I'm curious to know anyway,

Have you ever done a covert pooch or kitty operation in your TS stay?

I've gotta admit that I've done this a few times although the resorts clearly state NO DOGS ALLOWED.

So anyone else willing to share?

You sound like you're proud of your transgressions. see shaggilicious, I am equal opportunity!

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

Not proud, just like a lively thread every now and then.
I know the rule breaking threads always get the uptight people pissed off.

It was so long ago even before I owned a TS.
I was just a renter back then.

Now, I leave my cats alone with enough food & water and someone checks on them if it's more than 5 days.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I know the rule breaking threads always get the uptight people pissed off.

YOU think

[Hobbitess Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hobbitess]

What surprises me is how much some of you have to pay for a kennel. Our kennel charges $21 /day for a mid size dog. The kennel is very nice and they take excellent care of the animals.

Our pet sitter charges a bit less, I think - considerably less for our cats, but of course she walks dogs and whatnot. Sometimes she keeps the dog with her in the car for the day, when it's a dog that gets anxious while alone! I know someone said they boarded with their vet, which in my experience is the most expensive way to go. Kennels are cheaper than the vet, and then pet sitters cheaper yet. Friends and family are generally the cheapest, but I'd rather have a pet lover with my critters than someone hubby conned into it.

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

My friend, Saint Kenny, watches the dogs and stays here and cleans up the house!!!! Sometimes I think the dogs like him more than us. It's a good thing!! shaggy

[TonyG74 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close TonyG74]

Well technically it was on bonus time and not a whole week but I did do it. My resort allows pets but at $40-$50 a night. He was fine. We were fine. No one knew.