Comments on: Traveling by Washington State Ferries with a dog

By: Mary-Alice

Mary-Alice — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:00:42 +0000

Thank you, elkhead! I appreciate the help — I’ve edited the post so it’s correct now.

By: elkhead

elkhead — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:53:02 +0000

Pt. Defiance is in Tacoma, not near Tacoma.

By: Alanna Clare

Alanna Clare — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:37:02 +0000

I posted a picture of him on the ferry on the Friday Travel page, but while the small image is visible, the larger one may not be (Facebook privacy). I was very cold, so on one ferry we stretched the rules a tiny bit and sat inside the shelter on the upper deck; it was a smaller boat and the shelter was connected to the cabin rather than free-standing. One of the workers came over and we were about to get up, apologize, and move back outside when she asked if she could pet him; she made quite a fuss over him. So it really does help if you and your dog are polite – and the dog is incredibly cute!

By: m-a

m-a — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:15:00 +0000

Thanks so much for the comment, Alanna! That’s excellent information. So often there is a bit of wiggle room in practice — and you’re right, it’s SUCH a help if your dog is looking polite while you’re inquiring!

By: Alanna Clare

Alanna Clare — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:04:54 +0000

We have been allowed to take our dog (Australian Shepherd, not small) up to the upper outside decks on several of the Washington State ferries this summer. One time we took an elevator directly to the upper deck, another time we had to go up stairs and actually walk through the cabin, but we were told by more than one worker that we could do so if we moved quickly through and outside. It never hurts to ask – and it’s always nice if the dog is very well-behaved when you are doing the asking. (And if they say no, stay on the car deck and no arguing!!)