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Toby's and Mickey's - Traveling With Dogs
6. Links to Authoritative Advice and Information
For All Traveling Dogs & Pets
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LINKS for travel to/ from the U.S. and the Netherlands:
Many thanks to Mrs. Staci Perry (a Basenji owner friend) for giving
me these two links (info from the Netherlands Embassy, Washington
DC):
Traveling
with Pets to/through the Netherlands
http://www.netherlands-embassy.org/article.asp?articleref=AR00000168EN
Moving
from the Netherlands to the United States
http://www.netherlands-embassy.org/article.asp?articleref=AR00000173EN
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LINKS to Advice and Information For All Traveling Dogs &
Pets:
Please visit these sites to learn what you need to know - your dog is
depending on you!
Canine Travel
Tips - American Kennel Club.
http://www.akc.org/love/dah/cantrav.cfm
"Taking your dog on the family vacation can make for a great trip, if
you plan carefully. Are you traveling by car, plane, train, bus, or
boat? How long will the trip take? Will you be staying with family or
friends, or at a hotel or motel? Is your dog in good health? These
are some of the questions you will need to start answering to make
your trip safe and fun."
Dogs
Traveling And Pets - Fox Valley Humane Assoc. Traveling by
Air Tips.
http://www.fvha.org/dogs/?details=20&page=99
Air
Travel for Your Dog or Cat - Airlines.org
http://www.airlines.org/public/publications/display1.asp?nid=926
"Developed by the Air Transport Association, with the cooperation of
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
"Millions of animals travel safely aboard aircraft every year.
Airline personnel make every effort to handle these animals with the
care they deserve. This pamphlet is designed to assist you in safely
transporting your pet. Please keep in mind that each airline has its
own guidelines, and it is important to notify an airline about your
pet travel plans as soon as possible.
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets and enforces
regulations for the transportation of live animals. These regulations
apply to you, the shipper, as well as to the airlines. If you decide
to transport your dog or cat by air, there are some points to check
for compliance with applicable laws, and to assure the safest and
most comfortable trip for your animal."
TRAVELING
TIPS FOR PETS ON THE GO
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/6750/travel_tips.html
- by members of canine-l, the Dog Fancier's List, and feline-l, the
Cat Fancier's List.
Advice for traveling with dogs and cats. "The tips are separated into
pages that contain text only for easy printout. Some of the
information is listed on more than one page in order to make each
page complete."
UTCVM
Traveling with Pets - The University of Tennessee
College of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.vet.utk.edu/hero/education/travel.htm
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION- Offers excellent advice and tips. Also tells
you how to get free information sheets from Purina and a free booklet
from the American Kennel Club.
Flying
with Pets - American Animal Hospital Assoc.
http://www.healthypet.com/Library/petcare-29.html
"More than two-thirds of pet owners will travel with their pets this
year, according to the American Animal Hospital Association Pet Owner
Survey, and a large number of them will take those pets on planes.
Out of concern for pets' safety, airlines now offer several options
for pets traveling by air. By understanding their options and taking
a few precautions, owners can help make flying a safe and healthy
experience for their pets."
The Independent Pet and Animal
Transportation Association International, Inc.
http://www.ipata.com/
- "An International Trade Association of animal handlers, pet moving
providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are
dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and small animals during
transport locally . . . nationwide . . . worldwide.
"IPATA is NOT an airline. IPATA members use the regularly scheduled
air passenger and cargo systems.
"IPATA members services are primarily for those relocating rather
than for those taking brief vacations with their pets.
"IPATA members are not the least expensive alternative, but
specialize in providing services that are in the best interest of the
family pet."
C_A_R_E Dog
Travel Guide
http://www.canineauto.com/dogtravel.htm
- online resources to help plan a vacation with your dog. "As we
search extensively for sites on which to promote dog travel safety
and our innovative line of dog travel products and accessories, we
find an excellent variety of websites devoted completely or in part
to traveling with dogs! We continually update with the latest and
greatest sites for information on dog travel, so please bookmark us
and check back before each vacation with your dog!"
Traveling by Air with
Pets - The Humane Society of the United States
http://www.hsus.org/ace/11869
"If you must travel with your pet on a major airline, read our tips
for safe pet air travel."
Tips for Safe Pet Air
Travel - The Humane Society of the United States.
http://www.hsus.org/ace/11867
Smart Travel
Tips - Pets - Fodors.com
http://www.fodors.com/traveltips/pets/
"Pets can make wonderful traveling companions, and some animal owners
wouldn't dream of leaving home without them. You do need to ask
yourself a few questions before hitting the road with your pet,
though. How well does your pet handle the stress of travel? Are you
willing to spend limited vacation time attending to your pet's needs?
Will you mind missing out on a peak travel experience because a "pets
are not allowed" sign intervenes? Author and cable-TV correspondent
Andrea Arden shares her best travel tips in our story How to Travel
with Your Pet."
DOGGONE ONLINE!
-Voted Best Pet Travel Guide !
http://www.doggonefun.com/
"DogGone Newsletter is written for "pet guardians" and dog lovers
about fun places to go and cool stuff to do with your dog. It
features both leisure time activities and accommodations throughout
the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and spots in Europe. The 16-page
newsletter is published bimonthly, with updated information on places
to go and things to do with your best friend. A subscription to
DogGone Newsletter is a must for your travel library."
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