Pet Travel Service Seattle WA

More and more dogs across the country are taking travel to a whole new level – the skies. Breeders, dog fanciers, jet setters, and even rescue workers are beginning to routinely fly dogs. Commercial airlines assert that air travel is safe for dogs, provided owners take certain pre-flight precautions. Although many people fly with dogs with no trouble, even some frequent flyers encounter the occasional travel mishap. Here, a few offer their tips:

The Perfect Passenger
Lee Bartell adopted her Maltese-Poodle mix Stella after the puppy was rescued from being smuggled over the Mexican border. Starting with their first night together, the then 3-month-old puppy slept in a pet carrier. So when her first flight came several days later to deliver her and her new owner to their northern home, Stella was already familiar with her pet carrier.

On flights, Stella "is the perfect dog, doesn't say a word, just curls up and goes to sleep ... under the seat in front of me, and I then put a blanket over the [carrier], both to darken it and to keep her warmer," Bartell says. "I don't give her any water or food before the trip, but do give her a squirt of Rescue Remedy," an herbal formula of flower essences meant to reduce stress. "Those are my tips. I've not had any problems, but it's due to how cooperative Stella is."

An In-Cabin Disaster
Michelle Christner never had trouble traveling with her Yorkshire Terrier-Poodle mix Mary Poppins, and her son's Toy Poodle, Lil Bo Peep, except ...

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PetAirways Inc., a pet-only airline based in Delray Beach, Fla., in now taking reservations for flights starting around spring or summer. The inaugural cities will be New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles, with others shortly to follow.

The goal behind launching such an airline is “to make the pet travel experience more comfortable and enjoyable for both our pawsengers and their human families,” according to the company.

Pets travel in the main cabin of a specially outfitted aircraft with climate and lighting control and are checked regularly by a pet attendant.

PetAirways describes how the flight check-in process works:

1. Owners drop their pet off at the airport Pet Lounge,
2. Pet gets potty break just before takeoff,
3. A limo takes the pets to the plane an hour before flight time,
4. Pets board the plane,
5. A pet attendant monitors and checks pets every 15 minutes during the flight. After landing, pets will be disembarked, given a potty break and board the limo for their trip to the Pet Lounge at their destination,
6. Owners pick up their pet at the Pet Lounge.

Since announcing the company’s launch on its website in November, PetAirways has been busy lining up partnerships, the most recent being MyPetCareTV.com, an interactive online community for pet owners and veterinarians.

As part of the partnership, the airline will provide pet-related air transportation for MyPetCareTV.com members. In addition, PetAirways will promote MyPetCar...

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With the holidays just around the corner, dog owners are making their travel plans. And while some may board their animals or arrange for petsitters, many will take Fido with them: It is estimated that 200,000 people travel with their pets by air each year and millions more travel across America with their pets by car.

“It’s important that people plan well for all their pet’s travel needs,” said Matt “Red” Boswell, CEO of Pet Butler, a pet waste cleanup service. “Traveling during the holidays can be stressful, but good planning can make sure you and your pet can have a relaxing and enjoyable journey.”

To help in the trip planning this holiday season, Boswell offers pet owners the following tips when traveling:

• When traveling by air, keep pet guidelines in mind. Although the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture have strict guidelines when it comes to traveling with your pet, many airlines’ policies are even more stringent. You can find FAA regulations at www.faa.gov and airline policies either online or by calling your carrier.
• Visit your veterinarian a month before departure. It’s important to make sure your dog is healthy and travel ready. Many airlines won’t allow an animal to travel without proper records stating that all of its vaccines are up-to-date.
• Make your dog comfortable. Whether traveling by car or plane, it is important to keep your dog comfortable and anxiety-free. Before traveling, let him adjust to his kennel, and if ...

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