just tried to book a few days at the Palms in Yuma. replied we had 1 cat to the any pets question. was told to fax/bring proof of vaccinations to the park. After a bit of back and forth in which I explained that folks usually don't carry that document in their RV short of visiting Canada( where we had it but were never asked to produce it)and that our dear feline never leaves the coach, the clerk was adamant stating it was required by law. I pointed out we were currently in Casa Grande for months and no such thing existed here she replied it was a Yuma ordinance. I cannot locate any mention of said ordinance on line so I come to this forum where thousands of you spend time in Yuma in parks with your pets. Is this a fact? If not, pass on The Palms as their staff are on drugs of some variety. of course I know how to answer the any pets? question in the future.

Why are you so relunctant to supply the requested information? Rabies is a serious problem so supplying proof is to me simple logic. To me it is akin to the certain dog breed restrictions. It is their right to ask, and your right to refuse if you dont want to stay there!

So what you are saying it is ok to lie to get into an RV park with your pet.

I can understand why uncle is reluctant if he's just on vacation from another state. Not going to want to run home to get the paperwork! And it is NOT a federal law.......As for the "requirement".....our friends stayed at The Palms and never was asked that question (they have 2 dogs). Also, we have 2 cats and have NEVER been asked, anywhere in Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho, OR Arizona for the papers.......and we've been on the road since last fall. If it's something that has come up in the last week, we'd have heard about it in the news.Call back, and get a different clerk....see if they ask that question again.

I'm with the previous posters. What's the problem? I'm aware of the Canadian laws regarding pets and I have been told by many people who travel extensively that most states have similiar laws. They just don't enforce them. We now travel with complete vet documentation on all three dogs. Our pets are well known to the local vet and if a problem arises he is only a phone call away. Our pets are our children!

Never been ask to show documents for my dog but we always bring our household filing box with ALL our Important documents in it when on the road, including current vaccinations on our pug. Not a big deal, no need to make it one.

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uncle_t
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
samsontdog wrote:
We have been coming to Yuma for the last 15 years and have never been asked at any of the Parks and we have always had a cat with us

thank you. a response to my original request.
Tom_Barb
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
If it is a local law, why is it so difficult to show it to the OP.??
rvten
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
We carry copies of all our dogs records. Never know when we need to take them to a vet or kennel while traveling.

I might add. We carry a copy of our health records also.
never no when the EMT's or a hospital visit will come up.
samsontdog
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
We have been coming to Yuma for the last 15 years and have never been asked at any of the Parks and we have always had a cat with us
More_To_See
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
So does Yuma have a similar law for humans? With that many people packed into confined RV parks I'd sure feel more comfortable if everybody around me had all their shots up to date. And maybe a TB test to boot.
uncle_t
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
wow. has this thread gotten nasty. a whole lot of flaming virtually no reply to the original query which was has anyone in Yuma been asked to provide a rabies vaccination form for their pets as a condition for staying there? I am now the reason park owners don't allow pets because I imply I should "lie" about not having a HOUSE cat in my coach. Imply is the definitive term. I always admit to having our cat with us. I searched the Yuma az charter and ordinances for this law without success. I also called several parks in Yuma none of which stated they were aware of any such city ordinance. So I am "implying" the staff at the resort were lying to me.
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
I always carry my my dog's complete medical records with me. I keep them in a file and just grab that file folder when I pack up. It was valuable when my last Golden became suddenly and seriously ill while traveling. Unfortunately she did not survive, but the vets had plenty of background information that helped in their diagnosis.

To unlce t the original poster:
You lost all credibility and any concern from me when you implied that you would lie next time when asked about any pets with you. You are the reason why park owners ultimately just ban pets from their parks. Some pet owners, you included, don't think the rules apply to them.
WonderingWoman
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
Call your vet they can email it to you usually in a PDF file. You can print it out at a library or any other place that will allow you to print.

My so called "dangerous breed" (doberman) has her documentation. :B I keep a paper form available and a copy in a document folder on my phone. Also I have all her medical history in case of illness or accident while traveling.
rr2254545
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
I am Yuma right now at Westwind with my dog staying a week, they did not ask for papers - which by the way we always carry with us the 5-6 months a year that we travel.
ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
We have never been asked, but we carry all the paperwork just in case. Most parks that we stayed at say that it is required.

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