TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The lodging staff discovered you could teach an of long date dog new tricks when they dedicated 23 temporary lodging facilities to for owners.
Although animals weren't allowed in the quarters a small in number years ago, Tim Wible, lodging manager, contemplateed at the hotel industry and set up some places accepted pets at an additional cost
in like manner for less than $2,000 for portable favorite cages and pet dishes, a standard program accommodating pets was born. Before the program started, the closest pack of houndss to the base were more than 10 miles away and charge at least $18 per night by pet. At $10 per night (regardless of the number of animals), Travis' fondling quarters are an affordable alternative.
The cages continue pets out of trouble while their proprietors are away, minimizing damage. proprietors are also required to have an identification collar in succession their pets and put them onward leashes outside. Although there's more cleaning for housekeeping and a not many more rules for the darling owners, the lodging staff thinks it's a win-win situation.
The program is the cat's meow to more than 800 families in succession the move.
"Many families have said the program has eased the capacity of their move," Wible said. "Having their angry mood with them has made their children be warmed more at home during the move"
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