Pets Can Stay Pet-Friendly Travel Services

Spotlight - December 2005

Pets Can Stay Travel Services Joins CIRN to Service Relocation and Extended Stay Travellers

As challenging as a weekend trip with your pet can be at times, consider the obstacles faced by pet owners who have to move across the country, or take on a business project that involves seeking long-term accommodation in another city. In an effort to meet the needs of pet owners facing relocation or extended stay travel, Pets Can Stay Travel Services recently joined the Canadian International Relocation Network (CIRN), a network of independent relocation professionals providing a full range of relocation services to both corporations and individuals.

"We have received a great deal of feedback from individuals and companies concerning the difficulties associated with relocating with a pet or sourcing out suitable extended stay accommodations that are pet friendly", comments Scott Beddall, Pets Can Stay's Director of Operations. "Our new membership with the CIRN provides us with the tools and resources to service this clientele effectively, which is very exciting". Building upon this initiative, Pets Can Stay Travel Services has expanded its free accommodation booking service to travellers and businesses seeking assistance with personal relocation, employee relocation, extended leisure travel, and short or long-term corporate travel.

Patricia Harrington, CIRN President and latest addition to Pets Can Stay's Board of Advisors, acknowledges that Pets Can Stay Travel Services adds a new element to the network. "CIRN is excited to have Pets Can Stay Travel as part of our relocation team. Relocating a family is extremely stressful and when your beloved pet is part of the equation it can be traumatic for the family when pet friendly accommodation is not available. Pets Can Stay Travel has answered the needs of families and companies alike by matching the right accommodation to the particular requirements of the individual. Our clients can now rest assured that we have the best partner to ease this part of their relocation."

About CIRN

The Canadian International Relocation Network spans across Canada, and the globe, to assist clients in finding experienced relocation services worldwide. The network is continually building to include new and innovative services designed to meet the needs of every member of the family - from day care to eldercare to pet travel and to realtors - making it easy for clients to relocate without worries.

The CIRN assists clients with coordinating all phases of their relocation, whether it is across the globe or across town, via an array of relocation professionals that strive to provide the highest quality of service. Clients have the option of working directly with each of the network's independent relocation service providers based on their specific requirements, or by having their relocation coordinated by an experienced relocation counselor.

CIRN Services include:

• Household Goods Transportation & Storage – Domestic and International
• Immigration & Real Estate Lawyers
• Realtors
• Rental Assistance (Apartments, Houses)
• Temporary Housing and Hotels
• Appraisals
• Mortgage Brokers
• Financial Planners
• Education Assistance
• International Money Exchange Services
• International Tax Accountants
• Destination Services – Driver’s License, Utility Information, Orientation
• Household and Car Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Automobile Leasing and Purchase
• Furniture Leasing and Purchase
• Eldercare
• Travel Arrangements
• Sourcing out additional services specific to the client's individual requirements.

For more information on the CIRN, visit www.cirn.ca.