It wasn’t that long ago that traveling with your pet was a monumental inconvenience.  Stories abound of pet owners sneaking their canines into hotels or sleeping in rest areas because pet friendly hotels were few and far between. Times have certainly changed. Even upscale hotels are getting into the act with special pet perks and programs. Some hotel chains permit pets at all of their properties with no security deposit required. For the scoop on “who let’s the dogs inn” click here.