Please do not assume that we will ask if you have a pet, or that if we do not do so, that pets are allowed. We rent to people, and it is up to people to tell us if they want to bring a pet.  Please keep in mind that it may not be an ideal vacation for your pet, however, because the places a pet can travel with its owners are very limited.  Few beaches or other public areas make any allowance for pets; others have restrictions.  When we say "Pets", we are referring to dogs.  Cats are generally not allowed in rental properties as the potential for allergic reactions among future tenants is too great.  Other "critters" might be allowed by consulting the owner of a pets-allowed propery, but as a general rule, any small creature that might leave "memories" while out of a cage is generally not permitted. We will make every attempt to find a property that will allow your dog.  There is also a kennel in Eastham that allows dogs to be taken out during the day and returned at night, should you find some non-beach activity you can share. Many people think we worry about damages, but that has little to do with the non-pet rules.   One major consideration is allergies...for the people who come after the pet.  Another is fleas, and our own local version, sand fleas, which can stay dormant for a very long time after a pet leaves and reappear during periods of high temperatures and humidity or when a cottage is closed up for a period of time.  Please respect our owners' pet preferences.