We lost our sweet Polly, our camping companion (dog), last Christmas. Gnocchi, our new kitty came to us that October, and has taken over the camping companion status from Polly. I never noticed this before but when I look to check a campground's pet policies everything seems to be specific to dogs: how your pet must be kept on a leash no longer than 6', must be cleaned up after and if it is barking excessively you may be asked to leave.I don't know about you, but none of this applies to my cat! She stays inside my fifth wheel, quieter than a mouse!So when there is a "pet" fee does that apply to my cat?

IMO: The pet fee is in place to pay for any damage/mess from pets, and to pay for those dog waste bags that the campgrounds provide. Also, it goes toward maintaining a fenced dog run,(if the CG has one). An inside cat would not be applicable.

Go Dogs wrote:IMO: The pet fee is in place to pay for any damage/mess from pets, and to pay for those dog waste bags that the campgrounds provide. Also, it goes toward maintaining a fenced dog run,(if the CG has one). An inside cat would not be applicable.I agree, but I am also willing to bet that when you check into most campgrounds and mention a cat, you will be charged the "pet"fee.

I'll bet if you tell the CG that you saw a 'stinkbug' in your RV, they would charge you the pet fee. If I had an 'invisible' indoor pet-I would 'forget' to mention it at check-in.

We have traveled with 2 cats for 7 yrs now. If a campground/RV Park has posted that there is a "pet" fee, we've told them we have 2 cats. NEVER have we been charged for them. :)

Sorry for your loss of Polly, I know it's very difficult.It's up to the individual CG but, I'm sure if you mention an animal, the pet fee will be charged.Maybe you could tell the CG operator Gnocchi is a trained attack cat and part of your security system, not a pet? :)

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amandasgramma
Explorer
May 24, 2014
We have traveled with 2 cats for 7 yrs now. If a campground/RV Park has posted that there is a "pet" fee, we've told them we have 2 cats. NEVER have we been charged for them. :)
Go_Dogs
Explorer
May 24, 2014
I'll bet if you tell the CG that you saw a 'stinkbug' in your RV, they would charge you the pet fee. If I had an 'invisible' indoor pet-I would 'forget' to mention it at check-in.
Dog_Folks
Explorer
May 24, 2014
Go Dogs wrote:
IMO: The pet fee is in place to pay for any damage/mess from pets, and to pay for those dog waste bags that the campgrounds provide. Also, it goes toward maintaining a fenced dog run,(if the CG has one). An inside cat would not be applicable.

I agree, but I am also willing to bet that when you check into most campgrounds and mention a cat, you will be charged the "pet"fee.
Go_Dogs
Explorer
May 24, 2014
IMO: The pet fee is in place to pay for any damage/mess from pets, and to pay for those dog waste bags that the campgrounds provide. Also, it goes toward maintaining a fenced dog run,(if the CG has one). An inside cat would not be applicable.

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