With the summer upon us, some of us are already making plans for our vacation getaways, to enjoy some well-needed time-off. Since many of us consider our pets to be part of the family, we may want to take them with us. If that is the case, there are decisions that we will need to make concerning our destination, how far we will travel, and what means of transportation we will use.

Some pets, of course, may not be the best candidates for travel to an unfamiliar desti ..