Fleetwood Prowler

Long before the cold winter wind begins to bite the bones, plans are made by persons in Canada, the Northeast and Midwest United States to seek warmer climates in the south. This is an interesting phenomenon that occurs every year and imitate the ritual migration of our feathered friends.

These snowbirds "(as they are called) flock to Arizona, Florida and elsewhere along the Sunbelt to avoid the bite of winter and disadvantages. Northern Europeans are also known to head to warmer places in the U.S., adding to these communities second seasonal residents each year.

Snowbirds are typically retirees or business owners who can afford to be absent for long periods of time. Many have a second home in a warmer place, while others make their home on wheels with them in the form of a caravan or camping.

Jack and Ethel W. made the trip in 18 years. Leaving their entry of snow accumulated in the State of Ohio, the 28-foot Fleetwood Southwind RV is loaded with rations, clothing lighter than they would have needed had they stayed home, and Phantom, all four feet, eight years. True, people increasingly travel with their pets these days and the Snowbirds are no exception. The couple did not dream of leaving behind their special family members, a Lhasa Apso. It is like one of their children. They will stay has been five or six weeks in southern Georgia, while taking several detours to explore new places.

Rick S. derives its fifth wheel Prowler 38-foot from Connecticut to Florida every year. His passengers are Harley and Davidson, two 80-pound German shepherd who earn their bread by sharing "Navigator" features Rick Mans every drive. He headed south in early November, not to return until mid-April. He enjoys fishing weather with his buddies in his modest house on the lake until the last signs of the northern winter to dissipate.

Traveling with pets long distances and for long periods of time is a challenge not just for snowbirds, but also for pets, they take. According to Dr. Mitch Spindel, a veterinarian on site PetTravelCenter.com , the first thing you should always consider is how physically able a pet is to travel. Some elderly people, pregnant women, injured, or physically impaired pets do not travel well. In addition to your pet is physically fit and comfortable for the trip, here are some tips to consider:

1. If your pet has chronic health problems, take all pertinent medical records. It's a good idea to have a record of your pet with you whenever you travel long distances.

2. If your pet is on any long term medications, be sure to have plenty to last your stay.

3. If you are driving north or south of the U.S. border, be sure to check all local laws and have health certificates of your pet with you in the process.

4. Establish a local veterinarian in the area as soon as possible in case of emergency. Go to and click PetTravelCenter.com Emergency Tips for more information.

5.Ask a local veterinarian for any illness or parasites that may be present in this part of the country (Lyme disease in New England or year chips in Florida, for example). Your pet can be protected against these if they are not present where you live.

Just as the safety of your passengers is vital when you travel, do not forget your pet safe way. As dog 25 pounds without restraint, for example, becomes a projectile of 1,000 pounds in 40 mile-per.