Ferries are ‘pawsitively’ the best way to travel overseas with pets and Discover Ferries has partnered with the organisers of Crufts to list 10 dog-friendly destinations reached by water.
After identifying a significant rise in pet travel, Discover Ferries, the ferry industry body, has teamed up with The Kennel Club – organisers of Crufts – to highlight some of the best places for dogs and their owners to explore.
When surveyed, members of The Kennel Club community voted ferry travel as the easiest way to journey in the British Isles and beyond with their dog.
The ability to travel with a car or motorhome, together with a range of pet-dedicated facilities on board ensures pets – and their owners – travel in comfort and arrive at their destination feeling relaxed.
Detailing the attractions of the Island, the list states:
“Whether sniffing out the hidden rock pools, spotting red squirrels around the forest or watching over the family while they visit the island’s many attractions, on the Isle of Wight your furry friend never needs to be left behind.”
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway, named UK Heritage Railway of the Year 2023, The Needles Landmark Attraction, Shanklin Chine, Yarmouth Castle and Carisbrooke Castle are just some the attractions that welcome pups.
“At the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, the Grazers Café features a dog station with fresh water, clean towels and a tasty dog menu. As a special treat for your pooch, book a Bare Bones Luxury Spa Dog Grooming with All Canines Great and Small or a fun dog agility session.”
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You can sail to the Isle of Wight with Hovertravel, Red Funnel or Wightlink. Dogs travel for free and have their own pet lounge on Red Funnel and Wightlink.
There are pet products from Paleo Ridge, a premium raw dog food company based in Hampshire, available on Wightlink, and Rex’s Range dog-friendly ice cream and Dewkes Treats available for purchase on Red Funnel.
If only Dog owners kept their dogs on leads and cleared up
the dogs doings I would agree.
and stop taking their flea bags into places where food is served….disgusting habit..I don
t know why they cant put them in kennels for a couple of weeks.They`re animals not humans.It’s all ok. Food ratings on the local area is paw hehe.
Most cafes and restaurants have gone to the dogs thesedays
“AMONGST TOP 10 DOG-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS TO REACH BY WATER”
just how many “DESTINATIONS TO REACH BY WATER” are there in the UK???
there can’t many more than 10 anyway..
IOW
IOM
Guernsey
Jersey
Europe
Scilly Isles
a few scottish islands
so we could be one of the worst & still get in the top 10!