Pet owners urged to leave cats and dogs in good hands before going on holidays

Providing the best for your pet while you are holiday can be stressful - but here's the best solutions for relaxing getaway

Paws a moment to ensure your precious pooch enjoys as much a relaxing break as you do (Image: Getty)

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You have booked flights and hotels but there is a key family ­member to sort out.

Trusting someone to look after your dog or cat while you’re soaking up the sun can be stressful.

But with a little research and ­forward planning leaving a pet does not have to seem so daunting.

The basic options for owners are: leave a pet with family or friends, ­employ a pet sitter who comes to your home or who takes them in or use a kennel or cattery.

Leaving a cat or dog with a trusted family member or friend can be ideal.

Where to leave your pet when you go away can be daunting (Image: Getty)

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Your pet will have met them and you know they are in safe hands.

Pet sitters visit or live in your home while you are away and look after your pet for a fee.

This has the added benefit of keeping your pet in their own home.

Alternatively, home boarders take pets into their own houses and look after them.

Kennels or a cattery may not be for every pet.

Cats tend to be more ­adaptable and long-suffering than dogs.

Many dogs find kennels isolating and hate being left alone.

If this is the case, a home environment will be best.

If you are planning to use kennels search in plenty of time as good places book up fast.

Larry, the Downing Street cat - one of the UK's most famous felines - will be looking for a summer holiday home (Im

 

Ideally get a personal recommendation and check the kennel has a licence from the local authority, which should be renewed every 12 months.