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Pet Talk: Tips for when your furry friends join you on vacation

Also, think about your pet's temperament. Easily stressed pets do best staying at home with a trusted pet sitter, says Dr. Jason Nicholas of The Preventive Vet .

A quick Internet search can find pet-friendly hotels or campgrounds in moments. The tricky part is getting there without too much fur flying.

If you do decide to take your four-footed family member on vacation, here are some things you should know.

If you're taking
Rover on a road trip

First things first, put your pet in a carrier or crate. If you're driving for any length of time, keep your pets in a carrier at all times. It can be a matter of life or death.

"There is no greater joy for a dog than to stick his head out the window," says Walt McAllister, a safety expert for the Oregon Department of Transportation . "But he could get stung, bugs or rocks could fly in his eyes, or he could occasionally get whacked by another vehicle. It's just best to put them in a carrier."

McAllister and his colleagues have heard it all: tales of animals attaching themselves to the backs of drivers' heads or necks, scurrying under the gas or brake pedals or preventing the driver from steering in an emergency maneuver.

A loose pet in your car also could be dangerous to other passengers.

"Think about anything unsecured in the car," says Marie Dodds, spokeswoman for AAA Oregon/Idaho . "If you have to slam on the brakes, it goes flying." As for having your Lhasa Apso ride lapside, think again. An animal in a driver's lap is considered driving while encumbered, which is illegal in Oregon. Plus, Dodds cautions, what if the airbag deploys?

Instead, get Fluffy comfy in a carrier outfitted with a blanket, small litter box, food and water dish, suggests Covey, who has driven cross-country with her two cats -- twice.

Acclimate your pet to the carrier well in advance of your trip, Nicholas says. Leave it out in the open the week before you leave to give them time to get used to it. Other options include crates, pet restraints, pet beds or booster seats.

A host of pet product and car manufacturers now make products for traveling with pets. A harness "will not only make them more secure but can make them feel more secure and therefore less prone to vomit," Nichols says.

To help calm pets -- and avoid carsickness -- try Feliway for cats or Dog Appeasing Pheromone , which ease anxiety and calm the animal.

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Jobs in Portland OR: Assistant Store Thrift Thrift Store Cat Adoption Team Cat Adoption Team is looking for two dynamic individuals to fill part-time assistant for a new Thrift Store Thrift Store located in the Portland area Metro. Individuals will assist in the Thrift Store manager overseeing all aspects of the operation of thrift stores, including supervision of volunteers, accepting donations, sorting, pricing, merchandising, management cash, store operations, procedures, facility maintenance and cleanliness.Ideal candidates will have experience in the retail industry with specific knowledge of thrift store operations preferred. This position will require excellent customer service on the sales floor and in the back room. Experience working with volunteers is a plus. Excellent communication skills are required, and the ability to be a self-starter, leader, organizer, motivator and innovator. It is expected that the Assistant Thrift Store will work 15-20 hours per week. The hours are flexible but will include weekdays, weekends, mornings and evenings. Overtime may be required for special events. These events are usually held on weekends. In addition it is expected that the Thrift Store Assistant will be able to stand for long periods of time, lift 25lbs regularly, use step stools and ladders without assistance and perform other physical tasks as need. Qualifications: At least a year of retail experience (preferably in a thrift store setting) Three years of customer service experience (in a fast paced, ever changing environment) Managerial/supervisory experience of paid staff and volunteers Experience working within a volunteer organization desired Skills: Strong customer service to clients, staff and volunteers Organizational skills Visual merchandising Cash handling Knowledge of collectibles & antiques desired Fostering teamwork and respect Managing multiple tasks Problem solving Computer knowledge Ability to work cooperatively & effectively in a team environment Hourly Range: $8.40-$9.50 per hour depending on experience Eligible for discounts on products & services in the CAT ADOPTION TEAM in house hospital, shelter retail boutique, thrift store & some accrued PTO. Candidate will need to pass a criminal background check before hire. Résumés should be sent to above e-mail address or mailed to: Thrift Store Manager Cat Adoption Team 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. Sherwood, OR 97140 About the Cat Adoption Team: The Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is the Pacific Northwest's largest nonprofit, limited admission cat shelter (we are able to take in cats as we find homes for the cats in the shelter). CAT has its own full-service veterinary Hospital onsite. A leader in the shelter community with its extensive shelter medicine, adoption, and foster care programs, CAT cares for 400 to 600 cats and kittens on a daily basis with the help of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers at CAT's shelter in Sherwood, foster homes, and various offsite adoption locations throughout the Portland metro area. As a nonprofit organization, CAT receives no government funding and relies on the generous support of the public and volunteers The Thrift Store will serve as an additional source of revenue and raise much needed funds to help the Cat Adoption Team continue to provide lifesaving programs and services to cats and people in the Portland Metro Area. Location: Westside Compensation: $8.40-$9.50 per hour depending on experience This is a part-time job. This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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