By Megan Cardona
From Fort Worth Star-Telegram
As summer vacations kick back into gear this year, millions of new pet parents will have to navigate traveling with furry friends.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported last year that 23 million American households — one in five nationwide — obtained a dog or cat during the pandemic, with no intentions of rehoming.
Despite high gas prices and airline fares, more people are expected to travel this year. In May, the American Automobile Association estimated a Memorial Day travel increase of 8.3% from last year, with about 39.2 million people traveling 50 miles or more from home. According to Paula Twidale, AAA Travel senior vice president, Memorial Day travel volumes are a good predictor for what summer travel will look like….