The summer vacation season is almost here and many people are stressing out about who will care for their pets while they're gone.  Although there are a lot of awesome options; from pet sitters who stay in your home, to luxurious boarding  facilities and everything in between, what if you didn't have to leave your pets behind when you hit the road? If the thought of taking a road trip with your pets sounds like a dream come true (or at least intriguing),  then this episode is for you! Your host Amy Castro talks with pet travel expert Amy Burkert, founder of the pet travel website GoPetFriendly.com about the lessons she learned being on the road for four than 12 years with her dogs and how you can apply them to your summer road trip. In this episode, Amy and Amy discuss: Preparing your pet for car travel and being in public placesPlanning your destinationsManaging your expectations for your petsWhat to pack, including every day necessities to items for emergency situations Where to stay when on the roadChallenges you might face whether you're a lone-human traveler or your pet has medical or behavioral issuesAnd even,  how to be a respectful pet guest when staying with friends and familyShoutouts in this episode:GoPetFriendly.com -check out this site for travel destinations,  advice,  and all sorts helpful information about living your best life while traveling with your pets! GET YOUR STARLIGHT PET TALK MERCH HERE! Get your official Starlight Pet Talk merchandise, including our classic T-shirt that comes in more than 10 colors! Find it on our website at: https://www.starlightpettalk.com/shopCONTACT STARLIGHT PET TALK!Email us at: Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comFollow us on Facebook!Thanks for listening, and hug your pets for us!