Do you ever think pets will be allowed on DVC properties?

[jarestel]

Great for people that want to bring thier pets Maybe, But horrible for the pets! This is no place for dogs unless they are working,. Be good to your pets and leave them HOME or somewhere else familiar..

The OP's question was do we think pets will ever be welcome at DVC? Most of us think the answer is no but IF they should ever be accepted with open paws, I'm sure outside walking/exercise areas would be available.

I agree with your statements that as DVC exists today, there is no place for dogs.

 

[hrsmom]

I would highly doubt it. It really does create lots of new problems. Even if there are designated areas for the dogs to do their business, how many of them will not be able to hold it until they get there? Probably would happen frequently and would every owner clean it up, doubtful.

I do think guide dogs should be allowed (and I would imagine they already are).

 

[DisneyHumbug]

I'd have to sell. My kids are so allergic it would not be a fun vacation.

 

[dizfanz]

I love my 3 labs, but no way. I don't care if the dog weighs 5 lbs. It is not good for the guests, and reallly isn't good for the dogs either. Sometimes the pet owners seperation anxiety is worse than the dogs.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Sounds like a win/win for everybody, and the dog.

I agree!!!! My DD wants to stay at the Hard Rock because they allow pets!! I am on vacation and that means from my pet duties as well!! I love my animals but I need a vacation. My lab goes to the 'country club' and my yorkie will get loads of love and attention from Nana!!! and if my kids want to stay with her, Nana will give them loads of love and attention too!! While DH and I soak up the sun and fun at OKW!!

I think Jim was saying it was a win/win for the OP if the kids stay home with the dog at Nana's house and the two of them go without the kids. Win/win since the kids get to stay with Nana and the dog (they would like that) and win/win because mom and dad would get a vacation without the kids.

 

[Starr W.]

No dogs! It's bad enough at home, when Fido has to go watch the kids play soccer and does his "business" and the owner doesn't clean it up. Or is rather "frisky" and jumps on people's legs(that was a fun episode, good thing we were on the other side of the field).

I think way to many people are allergic to pet dander etc.

 

[daisyduck123]

Please dear God, NO!

IF they ever made that decision, they would have to guarantee certain types of rooms instead of merely making them "requests" that may or may not be honored. Otherwise there would be a lot of people that would have to give up their ownerships.

ITA!
We would be a family that would have to give up our ownership.

I have a pet-free home here & I want a pet-free room in WDW.

 

[La2kw]

I love my 3 labs, but no way. I don't care if the dog weighs 5 lbs. It is not good for the guests, and reallly isn't good for the dogs either. Sometimes the pet owners seperation anxiety is worse than the dogs.

Good point. I believe dogs are happier staying in their familiar surroundings. We just hire a neighbor kid to make sure they are fed and watered while we are gone. The dogs manage to survive every trip we've taken.

 

[La2kw]

No dogs! It's bad enough at home, when Fido has to go watch the kids play soccer and does his "business" and the owner doesn't clean it up. Or is rather "frisky" and jumps on people's legs(that was a fun episode, good thing we were on the other side of the field).

I think way to many people are allergic to pet dander etc.

I don't understand why certain dog owners think other people don't mind being subjected to their mutt. I have seen people bring those little Paris Hilton "purse" dogs everywhere, including into stores and even a restaurant once! I notified the manager on that one, but what are those people thinking? I love my own dogs, but I certainly don't want to dine or shop with someone else's mutt. I left mine at home, why can't they? I wouldn't think of forcing my dogs on anyone else.

 

[JerJan]

I personally don't like dogs....any dogs, big or small. My oldest daughter is terrified of dogs and is allergic as well. I too vote no and I would sell my DVC if it was ever allowed!

 

[TDC Nala]

No. Personally I hope not. I wouldn't mind compromising if they wanted to build an on-site kennel and dog run but I would sort of hope it isn't at one of the resorts where I pay dues.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) No, No, No, No
2) I do not want to stay in a room that serviced pets.

 

[rbuzzotta]

I think Jim was saying it was a win/win for the OP if the kids stay home with the dog at Nana's house and the two of them go without the kids. Win/win since the kids get to stay with Nana and the dog (they would like that) and win/win because mom and dad would get a vacation without the kids.

YES!!!!!

 

[Inkmahm]

I would predict that eventially there will be a Florida DVC option for pet owners. Long term, DVC will want to cater to those owners who wish to be 'snowbirds' wanting and being able to afford extended stays (say 2-4 months)...I'm sure they will be dedicated units. YMMV

I hope so! That's the biggest issue we have with being able to come for a few months at a time when we retire. Letting the pets at home is diffucult for more than a week or so at a time. I'd hate to think of a life without pets the rest of the year just so that we'd be free to spend winters at WDW.

 

[CarolMN]

I hope so! That's the biggest issue we have with being able to come for a few months at a time when we retire. Letting the pets at home is diffucult for more than a week or so at a time. I'd hate to think of a life without pets the rest of the year just so that we'd be free to spend winters at WDW.

But if DVC allowed pets, they'd have to allow them all - not just the pets of the responsible owners like you.

I don't want to :
listen to other people's pets make noise,
step in you know what,
smell whatever,
be miserable if the cleaning wasn't good enough to prevent my allergies,
pay for the damage other people's pets may cause or
have to worry about being attacked. We just had another woman in our area severely injured by someone's pet (unprovoked attack). I know the owner feels awful about it, but that doesn't help the poor woman in the hospital or her two young children.

IMHO, there is just no way to guarantee that only responsible pet owners will bring their pets. I think the hotels/timeshares that currently allow it will eventually regret it, and I don't want DVC to allow it in any existing DVC resort.

If Disney ever goes this route, I hope they build an entirely separate DVC resort that is "pet-friendly". That way everyone knows up front what they are buying, and can pay all of the extra fees and insurance required through their annual dues. Anyone who reserves that resort knows to expect pets. Of course, those owners of the "pet-friendly" DVC who reserve other DVC resorts will have to kennel their pets or leave them at home.

 

[nlugo]

Well, all I can say is someone is already bringing their dog along. I saw a small under five lb dog at OKW in January. They were walking their dog on the sidewalk.

 

[Mean Queen]

Well, all I can say is someone is already bringing their dog along. I saw a small under five lb dog at OKW in January. They were walking their dog on the sidewalk.

I hope we don't get the room they stayed in when we go in May. It's gross enough to think about what's been on those carpets my baby is crawling on without worrying about pet droppings too. I think a separate pet-friendly DVC resort would be fine, but I agree with most of the others that I don't want my fees to go up to cover animal damage.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Heavens, No!!

Double ditto!

Except of course for Pluto and Goofy....they are welcome anytime!

 

[3DisneyKids]

The other thing to mention here is that while some folks on these boards have learned to take more relaxing Disney vacations most vacationers are still gone from their accommodations for 12+ hours a day....that is just horrible for a pet. If you are truly an animal lover, then a Disney vacation is a terrible idea for your pet (again, for the average Disney vacationer).

 

[manning]

Now what is the dog going to do when you are at the park. Some like to chew.