Your vacation is a time to relax. Yet, if you're like many pet-owners, the thought of leaving your beloved animal in a kennel or with a sitter can be traumatic for both you and your furry friend. That's why many resorts are beginning to sell timeshare that will comfortably accommodate your pet.

There are hundreds of pet-friendly timeshares throughout the United States and Canada. These resorts understand the potential concerns you might have while travailing with your pets and aim to make your vacation as comfortable for both of you as possible. While searching for pet-friendly timeshares, it's important not only to consider lodging options, but recreation options as well. For dogs especially, timeshares with nearby or on-site recreation activities like hiking, swimming, dog-parks and walking trails are appropriate choices to ensure that your pet gets the proper exercise and relaxation requirements to make his or her stay as agreeable and relaxing as possible.

While you'll have an ever-increasing array of timeshares to choose from, there are some areas in the United States that are generally more pet-friendly than others. Like people, dogs like to feel the surf against their legs, wet-sand squishing between their toes and the crisp-ocean air on their snouts. Therefore, timeshares in coastal areas are particularly desirable for dog owners. There are timeshares for sale in coastal regions all over the country. Oregon, with its miles upon miles of shoreline, walking trails and world-class hiking is well-known as one of the premier pet-friendly vacation states in the country, with states like Maine, California and Florida not far behind. It is important to remember though, that while these states may feature a large number of beaches that permit dogs, many have leash laws that are strictly enforced.

Pet owners looking to travel with their pets should conduct a certain level of research to ensure that their pet will in fact be accepted. While many resorts are animal-accommodating, some do have weight limits. If you come across a pet-friendly resort listing with an updated date but no weight-limit listed, than it is likely that there is no weight-limit policy. But, because many resorts change their pet-policies and fees often, if the listing does not have an updated date, a weight-limit may have been appointed. It is important that you contact the timeshare resort directly to plan for such occurrences.

Another consideration while looking for pet-friendly timeshares is cost. Because of this special feature, and the costs that may accompany it (such as cleaning service, animal care and grooming) many such resorts are becoming increasingly expensive. That's why, for pet-owning vacationers with specific needs like you, timeshare resales are an option to consider. Timeshare resale simply means that you are purchasing your share of time at the resort of your choice from a previous owner, rather from the resort itself. Buying timeshare resale can save thousands, sometimes as much as 70% off the price of buying from the resort directly. Buying timeshare resale at pet-friendly resorts also puts you in contact with other pet-owners who may be able to recommend their favorite recreational activities and grooming options.

In addition, there are pet-friendly timeshare rentals all over the country which allow owners to sample several resorts and see which accommodations are suitable to their needs, and to their pets needs. Many resorts that cater to feline-friends and canine-companions even offer state-of-the art amenities to make your furry friend feel more than comfortable. With timeshare rentals, you can pamper your pooch at a doggy-spa in Maine one year, and let him or her frolic the beaches of Oregon the next.

With pet-friendly timeshares, it is possible for the whole family, Fido included, to have an exciting and memorable vacation.