Meet Bob and Naren from the Holiday Lodge on 2701 North Broadway in Pittsburg, KS. Two good people, who made an exception. Anyone who has traveled with a beloved pet will know that sometimes it can be hard to find lodging that will accommodate them. So far, other than having to pay the non-refundable pet fee, we've had reasonably good luck in finding places, for the most part! We realize not all places will take in a "60" pound Golden Retriever, no matter how well behaved, and if you know L-E, she knows her manners! L-E has learned and diligently practices these manners daily. Her current repertoire includes sit, down, stay, heel and off, she also won't jump up onto the bed or couch without looking at you with those big brown eyes as if to say, "pretty please, I'll be good, I promise"! She is always good, always loving! We learned from Opera how to sit patiently and wait until it's okay before wolfing down super. So patiently, that there have been times when either Skip or I have forgotten to give her the a-okay, gone to finish up an errand and returned to find her still patiently waiting. Skip has also taught her to chase her tail... one thing I thought she didn't really need to know, but he also taught her to High 5! She is so good at it now, you really just have to put your hand up, and L-E is more than happy to oblige you. L-E is a great dog, and we don't know what we would do without her.
I must admit though, there were a couple oddities in trying to find a place to stay... One place, which I won't name, although I doubt I will try again if I come across it, rudely told me it would be a $100, non-refundable dog fee... per night! Another place let me know that they had a no-pet policy, but that it didn't look like it would be getting too cold that night, and that the dog should be alright to stay in the car... Interesting.
Arch arrived in Pittsburg, KS and began the search for a room. He got lucky when he found the Holiday lodge. Bob had a no pet policy, but when he heard our story, and got our promise that L-E would be on her best behavior, he let us stay! We are very thankful, they had great rooms, clean, and they were very interested in our journey, so thank you Bob and Naren! Especially from L-E, who felt very welcome!
