Chief among the major Strip resorts to offer the service are the hotels in the Caesars Entertainment family which includes Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, Harrah's, Bally's, Imperial Palace, Rio, and Flamingo. Their PetStay program allows up to two dogs up to 50 pounds each and includes food and water bowls, waste bags, dog treats, and more. For information visit PetStay online.

But let's be realistic here... even though you can bring your pet, should you? After all, they can't gamble or drink alcohol, so how much fun are they going to have? But seriously, although you'll be able to take them through the public areas of the hotels while on a leash, you can't bring them to the blackjack table, the restaurant, the show, or the roller coaster with you so they'll be spending most of the time being bored in the room. Doesn't doggie day care sound like a better idea?

To get the most up to date list of pet-friendly hotels, visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority site and use the Advanced Hotel Search feature to find "Pets Allowed."