Make sure that pets are welcome before you arrive at a hotel, motel or campground. Even if a hotel is listed as accepting pets, it sometimes changes the policy. Call. Some hotels require a deposit.

Here are some books that list pet-friendly hotels

• Vacationing With Your Pet! by Eileen Barish, Pet-Friendly Publications
• Take Your Pet USA, by Arthur Frank, Artco Publishing
• Pet-R-Permitted, The Annenberg Communications Institute

The Ritz Carlton in Chicago accepts small pets. Dog Walking service is available through the concierge. Rates range from $185 to $2000. For information call (312) 266-1000

The Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, Canada, accepts small pets. Rates start at $245 Canadian Dollars. For information call (416) 964-0411

Approximately 75% of the Stouffer Hotels accept pets. Information and directory can be obtained by calling: (800) HOTELS-1