Esilef Posted September 10, 2018 #551 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Would be a shame if fluffy were to fall overboard... [emoji102] Sent from my LG-US998 using Forums mobile app That would only happen if fluffy was drunk & on the booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 10, 2018 #552 Share Posted September 10, 2018 That would only happen if fluffy was drunk & on the booze.That's true although some idiots might put alcohol in the dog bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted September 10, 2018 #553 Share Posted September 10, 2018 A business taking a stance in the UK, one of the larger chains JD Wetherspoons. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/jd-wetherspoon-to-ban-dogs-from-its-pubs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted September 10, 2018 #554 Share Posted September 10, 2018 A business taking a stance in the UK, one of the larger chains JD Wetherspoons.https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/08/jd-wetherspoon-to-ban-dogs-from-its-pubs/ Though I appreciate not everyone loves my border collie like me ! And I would respect a 'no dog's policy in a restaurant, there are several pubs, cafes in our area that allow her into the bar area and she sits quietly under our table whilst we eat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieJeanKaraokeKing Posted September 10, 2018 #555 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I'm surprised Wetherspoons are banning dogs from outside areas as well. Good job me and my Springer are way above their establishments then :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 11, 2018 #556 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Oh no, save Fluffy! Better that the entitled idiot owner goes overboard. :DLike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted September 11, 2018 #557 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Read somewhere that Queen Mary 2 allowed pets, even having kennels. I wonder when one of the cruise lines will take the step to embracing pets, for a fee of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 11, 2018 #558 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Read somewhere that Queen Mary 2 allowed pets, even having kennels. I wonder when one of the cruise lines will take the step to embracing pets, for a fee of course.Bet the people who bring on Little Fluffy as an ESA would not pay the fee. One incentive to bringing Little Fluffy on a cruise is that they don't have to pay kennel. fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 11, 2018 #559 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Read somewhere that Queen Mary 2 allowed pets, even having kennels. I wonder when one of the cruise lines will take the step to embracing pets, for a fee of course.Pretty sure dogs have to stay in a designated area of the ship Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted September 11, 2018 #560 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Yes, on the Cunard ships, dogs spend the cruise in the kennel area. I think that the pet owners can visit the dogs in this area,as the dogs are not allowed in cabins or in the public rooms. Certainly there are accommodations made for service dogs who need to be with their persons to help them navigate through their daily routines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeR&R Posted September 11, 2018 #561 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Yes, on the Cunard ships, dogs spend the cruise in the kennel area.I think that the pet owners can visit the dogs in this area,as the dogs are not allowed in cabins or in the public rooms. Certainly there are accommodations made for service dogs who need to be with their persons to help them navigate through their daily routines. Cunard's history of allowing pets to travel with their owners goes back a very long way. My Dad worked for Cunard and White/Cunard back in the days when all types of animals, not just dogs and cats, were allowed on board. Owners paid for the kenneling of their pets, there was a vet on board to tend to them, and the owners were free to visit with and play with their animals in the confines of the kennel area. Animals of any type were not allowed in other areas of the ship. Animals needed certification for up-to-date necessary vaccinations for the countries the ship would port in and had to be confined both before the ship left home port and upon its return for a minimum of 10 days. Of course, that was back in the days before the "revolving-door" cruising that is the standard for the industry now, so there was plenty of time (usually 14 days or more) between sailings for the boarding and quarantining of the animals, cargo loading, and maintenance to be done on the ship. Back then, passengers did not have someone painting a wall or varnishing a railing next to them while they were lounging on deck. I must admit visiting with all the animals in the kennel was always a blast when the ship was between sailings. Roller skating through the crews quarters below ship, visiting the galleys where the chefs would make my brother and I lunch and fantastic desserts, and, in general, exploring every part of the ship are some of the best memories of my childhood. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted September 11, 2018 #562 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Cunard's history of allowing pets to travel with their owners goes back a very long way. My Dad worked for Cunard and White/Cunard back in the days when all types of animals, not just dogs and cats, were allowed on board. Owners paid for the kenneling of their pets, there was a vet on board to tend to them, and the owners were free to visit with and play with their animals in the confines of the kennel area. Animals of any type were not allowed in other areas of the ship. Animals needed certification for up-to-date necessary vaccinations for the countries the ship would port in and had to be confined both before the ship left home port and upon its return for a minimum of 10 days. Of course, that was back in the days before the "revolving-door" cruising that is the standard for the industry now, so there was plenty of time (usually 14 days or more) between sailings for the boarding and quarantining of the animals, cargo loading, and maintenance to be done on the ship. Back then, passengers did not have someone painting a wall or varnishing a railing next to them while they were lounging on deck. I must admit visiting with all the animals in the kennel was always a blast when the ship was between sailings. Roller skating through the crews quarters below ship, visiting the galleys where the chefs would make my brother and I lunch and fantastic desserts, and, in general, exploring every part of the ship are some of the best memories of my childhood.:) Very interesting read, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted September 12, 2018 #563 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I must admit visiting with all the animals in the kennel was always a blast when the ship was between sailings. Roller skating through the crews quarters below ship, visiting the galleys where the chefs would make my brother and I lunch and fantastic desserts, and, in general, exploring every part of the ship are some of the best memories of my childhood.:) That is a happy memory, and it even isn't mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetchief Posted September 12, 2018 #564 Share Posted September 12, 2018 We loved that there were dog kennels on the Queen Mary 2. Fwd, Port side on the main deck. They looked well cared for by a team of kennel staff. Saying that, it didnt seem to diminish the amount of small dogs traveling on mobility scooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted September 12, 2018 #565 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Cunard's history of allowing pets to travel with their owners goes back a very long way. My Dad worked for Cunard and White/Cunard back in the days when all types of animals, not just dogs and cats, were allowed on board. Owners paid for the kenneling of their pets, there was a vet on board to tend to them, and the owners were free to visit with and play with their animals in the confines of the kennel area. Animals of any type were not allowed in other areas of the ship. Animals needed certification for up-to-date necessary vaccinations for the countries the ship would port in and had to be confined both before the ship left home port and upon its return for a minimum of 10 days. Of course, that was back in the days before the "revolving-door" cruising that is the standard for the industry now, so there was plenty of time (usually 14 days or more) between sailings for the boarding and quarantining of the animals, cargo loading, and maintenance to be done on the ship. Back then, passengers did not have someone painting a wall or varnishing a railing next to them while they were lounging on deck. I must admit visiting with all the animals in the kennel was always a blast when the ship was between sailings. Roller skating through the crews quarters below ship, visiting the galleys where the chefs would make my brother and I lunch and fantastic desserts, and, in general, exploring every part of the ship are some of the best memories of my childhood.:) Very interesting. Thank you for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator23 Posted September 13, 2018 #566 Share Posted September 13, 2018 We loved that there were dog kennels on the Queen Mary 2. Fwd, Port side on the main deck. They looked well cared for by a team of kennel staff. Saying that, it didnt seem to diminish the amount of small dogs traveling on mobility scooters. Maybe those small dogs do perform a service. They bark to warn people to get out of the way — scooter coming through, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 13, 2018 #567 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Read somewhere that Queen Mary 2 allowed pets, even having kennels. I wonder when one of the cruise lines will take the step to embracing pets, for a fee of course. Just a Tradition with going back to the TA routes...Don't see any other line, Royal, Carnival or NCL ever following... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted September 13, 2018 #568 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Just a Tradition with going back to the TA routes...Don't see any other line, Royal, Carnival or NCL ever following... Yeah I can't imagine giving up cabin space to add the facilities. Still you never know. If one line decides there are enough people willing to bring their pets and pay for it, then maybe. Honestly, I think it would most likely be a luxury line or line targeting Mature Cruisers. Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 14, 2018 #569 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Maybe those small dogs do perform a service. They bark to warn people to get out of the way — scooter coming through, lol.Don't give Little Fluffy's owners any ideas of excuses for why they brought her onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstcarib Posted September 14, 2018 #570 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Don't give Little Fluffy's owners any ideas of excuses for why they brought her onboard. See the Chair Hog/ Chair Dog post in the Chair Hog thread! 😝😜 Is this the same Fluffy? Bet she/he is Diamond plus by now😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator23 Posted September 14, 2018 #571 Share Posted September 14, 2018 See the Chair Hog/ Chair Dog post in the Chair Hog thread! 😝😜 Is this the same Fluffy? Bet she/he is Diamond plus by now😝 And what service does your dog provide? “Fluffy guards my belonging while I play bingo, shop or take a nap” lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator23 Posted September 14, 2018 #572 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just saw a picture of a schnauzer on Explorer of the seas walking with his leash fully extended with a woman pushing a dog stroller using her other hand. Hope he doesn’t nip anyone running on that track this week. Doesn’t look like a service dog to me. The picture was posted to a Royal Caribbean Facebook page (closed group). It was just posted. It’s happening now. (Better yet, I hope the runners watch where they are running - it could get messy or slippery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted September 14, 2018 #573 Share Posted September 14, 2018 There was a little white fluffy dog sitting on a banquette in the SL on Oasis last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator23 Posted September 15, 2018 #574 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Do people pack dog food for dogs on board? I know relief stations are provided. (Yes, know little fluffy has been known to eat off the plates in the MDR or windjammer, but in general is any type of dog food available?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadburner Posted September 15, 2018 #575 Share Posted September 15, 2018 NO. One must bring everything that their Service Dog needs except the “relief station”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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