According to the American Pet Products Association, between 37-47% of people in the country own a pet dog while between 30-37% own a pet cat. A survey conducted by a travel organization reports that more than half of those polled travel with pets and about the same number stay only in places that are pet-friendly.

These numbers reflect the growing popularity and need for pet-friendly accommodation across the country for travelers. Apart from accommodation, there are several airlines in the country that endorse traveling with pets provided certain rules and regulations are followed. Airports in Chicago, New York and Houston are pet-friendly, with special facilities for long layovers.

Today, apart from being merely pet-tolerant, some of the most pet-friendly resorts in the country ensure that your furry friends are pampered, kept entertained, given treats and goody bags, and they have special facilities that cater to pet needs and safety.

Cranwell Resort, Lenox, Massachusetts
Located in the Berkshires, New England, this is a luxury spa with great dining and accommodation. Lots of hiking trails that you can enjoy with your pet and kids, restaurants and golf course in the midst of the scenic hill country are features that make this resort ideal for a deluxe holiday with your furry friend. Dogs are welcome but pet parents should check the pet policy, terms, conditions and fees before they travel. There may be size and weight limits.

Hilton Sedona Resort, Sedona, Arizona
A pet-friendly resort that pays special attention to your four-footed companion, this resort offers a range of exciting activities for humans and dogs. Apart from that, you can avail of pet alignment therapy, complimentary dog-walking and pet-sitting services, in-room play time, and there’s a to-go puppy-treat station in the lobby that caters to your dog’s treat cravings. Every canine visitor receives a complimentary welcome bandanna, special collar-tag and goody bag of treats. You also get maps of pet-friendly hiking trails along the scenic Sedona mountains.

Mountain-Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden, Vermont
Choose one of the four available deluxe custom-designed cabins or select rentals to enjoy this high-range resort with your furry best friend. Your dog gets special treatment with her/his own bowl, bed and yummy treats made specially for them by a well-known cookie brand. If you’re there in winter, your pet can join you for skiing or hiking. You can also pamper yourself and relax with yoga and swimming in the crystal clear mountain lake.

Inn By The Sea, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Luxury and pampering like you’ve always imagined for yourself and your dog are the highlights here. The half-hour in-room massage for pets and pet-parents, complimentary food/water bowls and beach-towels, doggy-blankets, gourmet pet-menus, day-care, exclusive dog-walking services, and hand-made yummy treats could have your dog refusing to come back home with you at the end of the vacation!

Kimpton Muse Hotel, New York
This resort does not have any restriction on breed, size, or weight when it comes to your pet. In proximity to Times Square, this famous resort has hosted a variety of exotic pets. Special packages are available for your pet; these include special in-room pedicures and welcome goody bags. They also have a four-footed Pet Relations Director who has starred on several prime-time TV shows.