Dog and cat owners who prefer not to fly can cross the Atlantic in style with their pets in tow on Cunard's Queen Mary 2
The kennel is not used by rich passengers who can't bear to be parted from their precious pooches, but for more practical reasons, by the many passengers who are relocating, taking a long vacation or commuting between their various homes in the USA and Europe.
Animals are only permitted on the ship's scheduled transatlantic crossings, not on the regular cruises around the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. They have to have all the necessary paperwork. During the voyage, they are cared for by a member of the housekeeping staff. Of course, people want to feel they are on vacation and take the dogs to their cabins, but they are not permitted for hygiene reasons. Life on Deck 12 is nonetheless pretty good. The kennel is fully climate-controlled and a chart on the wall lists each animal's dietary preferences, while doggie lifejackets are stored in a special cupboard and the floor is scattered with chews and toys.
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