After escaping the allergy scene in Georgia (and most of the spring break traffic headed north to Atlanta and beyond), we exited onto country roads and into Alabama. Therein, we were privileged to see many a cozy and sweet home like the following farm house pass by as we covered the miles du jour:
While these houses looked cozy and safe, our best bet in Alabama (and most of the country for that matter) is La Quinta:
which is one of the only hotel chains in the United States that welcomes pets without charging an arm and a leg (per pet, per night). Many La Quinta Inns even give out dog biscuits upon check-in and a sweet story about how dogs are no more of a burden than children (and often less destructive). Dogs are welcomed with open arms, available rooms, and plenty of poop bags!
Upon check-in, we did leave out the part about three cats, but why mention such details? After all, they make up only 18 pounds of our 200 pound animal load!
At La Quinta, we are no longer those second class folks with THE DOGS, but instead just ordinary travelers needing a nice soft bed and peaceful night's sleep. Today's La Quinta was in Birmingham, Alabama just south of downtown.
Tomorrow's La Quinta... will be wherever tomorrow's adventure takes us. North and West are the only things we need to know!
That's good to know. I didn't know they were so pet-friendly. How are they with giraffes? Our newest family member "Patches" might make the trip to Michigan next Christmas, but we will probably leave Tulip the rhino with friends. You don't want her getting car sick...
ReplyDeleteWe cross-country crazies really appreciate comedians ... it keeps us out of the psych ward. I don't think the giraffe would fit in the minivan ... no sunroof.
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