Being sensitive to those who don't own animals

Some hotels set aside a block of rooms only for pet owners.
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
The sudden increase in pet-friendly hotels and resorts might be good news for dog owners, but people who either don't like animals or are allergic to them aren't likely to receive the news so well.
For some, it could mean an uncomfortable night of wheezing, or worse. But many hotels say they take precautions to ensure their rooms are free of pet hair or smells that might put off those who don't own pets.
At Loews Hotels, for instance, standard cleaning procedures include using specially filtered vacuums to remove pet allergens; at Starwood Hotels, which owns the Westin, Sheraton and W properties, an ozone purifier is run in the room for at least an hour, in addition to vacuuming. A Starwood spokesman said rooms that have been occupied by a dog require an additional hour of cleaning.
Pet-free rooms
Some hotels also set aside a block of rooms for use by guests with pets, so if you're staying in a hotel that allows dogs or other animals, ask for a room that is kept pet-free, if that's your preference.
Smaller properties, such as bed and breakfasts, usually state their pet policy on their Web site. Many also take extra steps to clean rooms after a pet has left.
At the Fireside Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., for example, innkeeper Carmel Zimmerman said separate bedding is used for guests with pets. The property also provides old sheets to be used over quilted bedspreads.
Because its Web site makes it clear that the lodge allows pets, Zimmerman said, "People who are allergic to animals just don't stay here."