Pet Friendly Lodging ColoradoColorado is one of the most pet-friendly states I’ve been to, but it also has the most laws and regulations relating to pets that I have seen anywhere. There are numerous dog parks scattered throughout Denver and other Colorado cities, but most everywhere else you will be required to have your pet on a leash.A few months into owning my dog Amos, I was on a trail with him in Fort Collins. I took him off the leash so that I could cool off in the Poudre River. Amos was within a few feet of me when a park ranger came up and wrote me a ‘dog at large’ ticket. I was unaware of the law, but the ranger issued a $50 citation without a warning.  Cats are also restricted in many Colorado cities. Within Fort Collins, cats are not permitted to roam free. You still see them in neighborhoods, but they’ll get picked up and taken to the humane society if a patrol van sees them. At that point you have to pay a fee to be permitted to take them home. In Fort Collins, all cats and dogs are required to be licensed within the city. It’s an annual fee ranging from $10-$27.If you are planning a day trip, there are numerous pet boarders and pet sitters. Reliable pet sitters with references can easily be found through Craigslist and a good portion of veterinary clinics offer pet boarding. It is always a good idea to make these plans before traveling to Denver. Bringing copies of vaccination records is another thing to remember. If you are going into the mountains, to get the most out of your trip you really should board your pet or leave him with a pet sitter. If you can withstand being apart from your pet for the duration of your trip, it would probably be even better to leave him at home with someone you trust. On many, if not most, of the mountain trails in the national parks, you will not even be able to walk your pet on a leash. There are also restrictions in state parks. One big reason for the restrictions are predatory wildlife like mountain lions and coyotes. Colorado has many pet-friendly hotels. Drury Inn, Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, Candlewood Suites, La Quinta Inn, Days Inn, and Hilton Garden Inn allow cats and dogs at many of their properties. I have found Drury Inn to be the most consistently pet friendly. Some hotels require a refundable deposit, while others charge a set rate per night.
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