/PRNewswire/ -- Some pets love traveling -- while others find it extremely stressful. However, with increased awareness of the risks inherent in traveling with animals, owners can prepare and minimize undue stress on their pets. These travel tips from the American Humane Association can help ensure that holiday trips, and travels year-round, are safe and enjoyable for people and their pets.
1. Properly identify pets with ID tags and microchips -- Make sure your
pets have ID and current rabies tags and are microchipped. To be extra
cautious, give your pets an additional tag with the address and phone
number of where you will be staying for the duration of the trip, in
case they get lost after you arrive.
2. Train pets to travel in their crates -- Whether you're heading to your
holiday destination by plane, train or automobile, getting your pets
used to their crates will make the entire traveling experience less
stressful. Even when away from home, pets still view their crates as a
safe haven from stressful situations.
3. With a crate, size does matter -- Crates should be large enough for
pets to stand and turn around in comfortably. Remember to keep water
inside the crate or allow for breaks every three hours so that your
pets can drink and stretch.
4. Never leave your pets unattended -- Just as you would never leave a
child unattended, never leave your pets alone in a car.
5. Be prepared -- Take your pets' health records with you, just in case
they need to see a veterinarian during your trip. Be sure to ask your
veterinarian if she recommends heartworm prevention or treatment for
fleas or ticks for the area in which you are traveling. Keep pet dishes
in your car, as well as extra water and pet food, in case of car
trouble or bad weather.
6. To fly or not to fly -- As a rule, puppies and kittens, sick animals,
animals in heat, and frail or pregnant animals should not travel by
air. If a pet is too large to fly in the cabin with you, perhaps a stay
at a boarding kennel would be a safer choice. You should also plan
ahead because many airlines have restrictions regarding pets, and your
pets may need a health certificate to fly.
7. Visit your veterinarian -- Your vet may prescribe a sedative to help
reduce your pet's stress level while traveling. However, sedatives are
not always safe for pets so be sure to give your vet the details of how
your pet will be traveling and how long the trip will take.
8. Boarding is an option -- If your pets are too large to fly in the cabin
with you, or if a long car ride might be too stressful for them,
boarding your pets at a kennel may be a safer choice. Or you could hire
a licensed pet sitter to take care of your pets in the comfort of your
own home.
9. Try to keep pets on the same "schedule" -- Stop when you would normally
let your pets out at home and at feeding times.
10. Plan lodging ahead -- Research your route, make reservations and carry
a list of pet-friendly lodging along the way. Also, ask for a room on
the ground floor so it is easier to walk your pets. Don't let your
pets stay in the car.
The American Humane Association wishes everybody safe and happy travels this holiday season and throughout the year. For more information on pet travel tips visit www.americanhumane.org/traveltips; for more information about American Humane, go to www.americanhumane.org. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/americanhumane, on MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/americanhumane) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AmericanHumane). The information contained in this release can be reused and posted with proper credit given to the American Humane Association.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Airlines Pooh Pooh Pets On Planes: Raising Fees & Banning Travel
/PRNewswire/ -- Airlines seem to be waging war on passengers who carry pets in the cabin, judging by a recent rash of fee hikes and new rules. And a recent airfarewatchdog.com poll reveals that 58 percent of respondents believe that pets should be allowed in the cabin, while 42 percent would ban them entirely. The founder of airfarewatchdog, George Hobica, wonders if the airlines are sending a message by raising both in-cabin and cargo fees, and in some cases by banning pet travel entirely.
Hobica notes that "an estimated 63 percent of American households own pets, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, and an even larger percentage fly commercially. So these higher fees and tougher rules will be a burden on pet owners who travel and wish to carry their pets in the cabin for safety and other reasons."
Airfarewatchdog points out some reasons why flying your pet may become not just more difficult, but also as expensive as flying an additional person:
-- Frontier Airlines banned pets from the cabin on June 9th this past
summer and now charges up to $400 to fly pets in the cargo hold.
-- Delta and American Airlines have recently raised their in-cabin pet
fee to $300 - up from $200 previously.
-- United has raised its in-cabin fee to an industry-leading $350, and
$500 for cargo.
-- For years, Southwest Airlines, one of the nation's largest, has banned
pets entirely except for fully trained assistance animals accompanying
a person with a disability or being delivered to one.
Quips Hobica, "At $350 a trip, we might be better off enrolling Browser, our canine mascot, in some hang gliding courses, or - if the fees keep going up - tie some helium balloons to the kennel, toss in a tracking device and hope for the best. His chances of an on-time arrival couldn't be any worse than on some airlines."
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Hobica notes that "an estimated 63 percent of American households own pets, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, and an even larger percentage fly commercially. So these higher fees and tougher rules will be a burden on pet owners who travel and wish to carry their pets in the cabin for safety and other reasons."
Airfarewatchdog points out some reasons why flying your pet may become not just more difficult, but also as expensive as flying an additional person:
-- Frontier Airlines banned pets from the cabin on June 9th this past
summer and now charges up to $400 to fly pets in the cargo hold.
-- Delta and American Airlines have recently raised their in-cabin pet
fee to $300 - up from $200 previously.
-- United has raised its in-cabin fee to an industry-leading $350, and
$500 for cargo.
-- For years, Southwest Airlines, one of the nation's largest, has banned
pets entirely except for fully trained assistance animals accompanying
a person with a disability or being delivered to one.
Quips Hobica, "At $350 a trip, we might be better off enrolling Browser, our canine mascot, in some hang gliding courses, or - if the fees keep going up - tie some helium balloons to the kennel, toss in a tracking device and hope for the best. His chances of an on-time arrival couldn't be any worse than on some airlines."
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Keeping Fido Safe On The Road
AAG Note: While we've not the occasion to think about what would happen to "our best friend" in case of an accident, it appears that others have. Interesting concept by this insurer- and at no extra cost.
(NAPSI)-Pet owners spend a whopping $40 billion on their furry friends each year. That’s enough to buy a gallon of gas for every man, woman and child in the United States...44 times.
Insurance companies haven’t always viewed pets with the same passion as their owners. If you’re in an accident, generally everyone in the car-except your four-legged friend-is covered.
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies now recognizes Fido and Fifi as family members. A Progressive policy with Collision coverage now extends to cats and dogs. The coverage pays up to $500 if your dog or cat is hurt or dies as a result of a car accident.
And, best of all, the coverage is free.
“We know how much our customers love their dogs and cats. Many of us have pets, too, and we feel the same way,” said Geoff Souser of Progressive. “Progressive has a long history of product and service innovations that prove you can teach an old dog new tricks. Knowing that most people think of their pets as family members, it felt like the right thing to do.”
Progressive’s pet injury coverage is available in most places. To find out more, visit www.progressive.com/pets.
(NAPSI)-Pet owners spend a whopping $40 billion on their furry friends each year. That’s enough to buy a gallon of gas for every man, woman and child in the United States...44 times.
Insurance companies haven’t always viewed pets with the same passion as their owners. If you’re in an accident, generally everyone in the car-except your four-legged friend-is covered.
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies now recognizes Fido and Fifi as family members. A Progressive policy with Collision coverage now extends to cats and dogs. The coverage pays up to $500 if your dog or cat is hurt or dies as a result of a car accident.
And, best of all, the coverage is free.
“We know how much our customers love their dogs and cats. Many of us have pets, too, and we feel the same way,” said Geoff Souser of Progressive. “Progressive has a long history of product and service innovations that prove you can teach an old dog new tricks. Knowing that most people think of their pets as family members, it felt like the right thing to do.”
Progressive’s pet injury coverage is available in most places. To find out more, visit www.progressive.com/pets.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Will Fifi Go on Vacation Too?
ARA - Summertime is a great time for a vacation. Everyone looks forward to the annual family outing when you pack up the family and head for the car, airplane, train or bus and take that getaway you have been waiting for all year long.
But there is one big question - should the family pet go on vacation, too? Is it okay to travel with your pet? Will your pet miss the family too much while gone and whine and be stressed the whole time? Will the children miss their pet so much they will rush through the vacation to get back home and life as they know it with their four-legged family member?
These are valid questions that are up for debate and discussion in households all over the world. Is vacation time a suitable outing for a pet? Of course we think of our pets as part of the family, with full rights and privileges. The more serious question becomes -- is vacation travel really good for our pets?
Ann Weaver Ph.D., an ethologist and assistant professor of psychology at Argosy University, Sarasota says it is important to make sure that the travel experience is safe and enjoyable for the pet. “How you handle it depends on the type of pet you have, but some things apply to all pets, and the type of travel you plan, airplane or car.”
“Animals that travel via airplane must endure rough, rugged travel in the luggage compartment that is cold and unmanned,” Dr. Weaver says. “In the summertime, the luggage compartment can be hot with poor air ventilation while the plane awaits take-off from the airport. Some people do not realize that their animals are handled by luggage handlers, not flight attendants. Many times dogs, cats and other animals that are transported in a carrier can experience rough treatment by luggage handlers because their carriers are mistaken for luggage and are unknowingly tossed around.”
She also says it is important to avoid long flights and pet owners should consider two hours as the maximum acceptable air travel time. Some international travel with pets requires a quarantine period in the foreign country for up to six months to prevent the spread of diseases.
Another frequent mode of vacation travel is by van or car. This too can pose problems for a pet. It is important that family members keep an eye on the pet to ascertain its condition and level of comfort. If the pet is shaking, whining and appears fretful, then the family must do something to relieve the animal’s anxiety.
“Sometimes, you can let a dog or cat rest its head on your lap or lay on its blanket with recognizable scents to provide a sense of familiarity and comfort,” Dr. Weaver says. “It is also important to line the interior of the carrier with a blanket for additional comfort and secure the travel carrier to avoid excessive jarring and motion.”
Just as family members like to stop, eat, stretch their legs and make trips to the rest room; animals appreciate and need the same treatment. It is important for animals to have food and water and relieve themselves, Dr. Weaver explains.
“I have taken road trips with a parrot on my shoulder, a six-foot boa constrictor on my lap and a dog resting on a blanket on the back seat. It’s truly about making the animal comfortable and feel relaxed during the travel experience,” she says.
Dr. Weaver also indicates that there is not a species of dog or cat that is considered better suited for travel. “It all depends on the temperament of the animal and if it is accustomed to riding in a vehicle.”
The decision to bring a pet along on vacation is genuinely a family decision. The main concern is to determine the best way to make the family vacation experience fun and safe for every person and pet traveling.
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But there is one big question - should the family pet go on vacation, too? Is it okay to travel with your pet? Will your pet miss the family too much while gone and whine and be stressed the whole time? Will the children miss their pet so much they will rush through the vacation to get back home and life as they know it with their four-legged family member?
These are valid questions that are up for debate and discussion in households all over the world. Is vacation time a suitable outing for a pet? Of course we think of our pets as part of the family, with full rights and privileges. The more serious question becomes -- is vacation travel really good for our pets?
Ann Weaver Ph.D., an ethologist and assistant professor of psychology at Argosy University, Sarasota says it is important to make sure that the travel experience is safe and enjoyable for the pet. “How you handle it depends on the type of pet you have, but some things apply to all pets, and the type of travel you plan, airplane or car.”
“Animals that travel via airplane must endure rough, rugged travel in the luggage compartment that is cold and unmanned,” Dr. Weaver says. “In the summertime, the luggage compartment can be hot with poor air ventilation while the plane awaits take-off from the airport. Some people do not realize that their animals are handled by luggage handlers, not flight attendants. Many times dogs, cats and other animals that are transported in a carrier can experience rough treatment by luggage handlers because their carriers are mistaken for luggage and are unknowingly tossed around.”
She also says it is important to avoid long flights and pet owners should consider two hours as the maximum acceptable air travel time. Some international travel with pets requires a quarantine period in the foreign country for up to six months to prevent the spread of diseases.
Another frequent mode of vacation travel is by van or car. This too can pose problems for a pet. It is important that family members keep an eye on the pet to ascertain its condition and level of comfort. If the pet is shaking, whining and appears fretful, then the family must do something to relieve the animal’s anxiety.
“Sometimes, you can let a dog or cat rest its head on your lap or lay on its blanket with recognizable scents to provide a sense of familiarity and comfort,” Dr. Weaver says. “It is also important to line the interior of the carrier with a blanket for additional comfort and secure the travel carrier to avoid excessive jarring and motion.”
Just as family members like to stop, eat, stretch their legs and make trips to the rest room; animals appreciate and need the same treatment. It is important for animals to have food and water and relieve themselves, Dr. Weaver explains.
“I have taken road trips with a parrot on my shoulder, a six-foot boa constrictor on my lap and a dog resting on a blanket on the back seat. It’s truly about making the animal comfortable and feel relaxed during the travel experience,” she says.
Dr. Weaver also indicates that there is not a species of dog or cat that is considered better suited for travel. “It all depends on the temperament of the animal and if it is accustomed to riding in a vehicle.”
The decision to bring a pet along on vacation is genuinely a family decision. The main concern is to determine the best way to make the family vacation experience fun and safe for every person and pet traveling.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Myrtle Beach Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals Join BringYourPet.com
(PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- BringYourPet.com (www.bringyourpet.com) announces the recent addition of two pet-friendly vacation properties in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Ocean Lakes Beach House and Savannah Shores Condo.
BringYourPet.com President Derek Welsh states, "Ocean Lakes Beach House and Savannah Shores Condo offer pet travelers a touch of home while visiting Myrtle Beach. These vacation rentals go above and beyond to accommodate traveling pet owners and we look forward to promoting them on BringYourPet.com."
About BringYourPet.com
BringYourPet.com brings pet-friendly travel options to traveling pet owners from the USA and abroad. The Web site was developed by a staff of pet owners and pet lovers in an effort to provide a place to find the best pet-friendly accommodations available. BringYourPet.com features color photos, complete descriptions, amenities, and property rates, giving visitors easy access to the finest pet-friendly lodging in the country. The company Web site is located at http://www.bringyourpet.com. For information on listing hotels on BringYourPet.com visit: http://www.bringyourpet.com/tour.
About Ocean Lakes Beach House
While staying at this house, you will never be to far away to enjoy fine dining, live entertainment, or relaxing walks through many parks, such as Brook Green Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, or Myrtle Beach State Park. Guests can enjoy a morning sunrise from their porch or an evening stroll on the beautiful sands of Myrtle Beach.
http://www.bringyourpet.com/lodging/sc/sc2900.htm
About Savannah Shores Condo
The recently renovated two bedroom condo is located in a gated community that offers a putting green, tennis court, swimming pool, and more for guests. Relax near the beach while still enjoying all the amenities of home!
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BringYourPet.com President Derek Welsh states, "Ocean Lakes Beach House and Savannah Shores Condo offer pet travelers a touch of home while visiting Myrtle Beach. These vacation rentals go above and beyond to accommodate traveling pet owners and we look forward to promoting them on BringYourPet.com."
About BringYourPet.com
BringYourPet.com brings pet-friendly travel options to traveling pet owners from the USA and abroad. The Web site was developed by a staff of pet owners and pet lovers in an effort to provide a place to find the best pet-friendly accommodations available. BringYourPet.com features color photos, complete descriptions, amenities, and property rates, giving visitors easy access to the finest pet-friendly lodging in the country. The company Web site is located at http://www.bringyourpet.com. For information on listing hotels on BringYourPet.com visit: http://www.bringyourpet.com/tour.
About Ocean Lakes Beach House
While staying at this house, you will never be to far away to enjoy fine dining, live entertainment, or relaxing walks through many parks, such as Brook Green Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, or Myrtle Beach State Park. Guests can enjoy a morning sunrise from their porch or an evening stroll on the beautiful sands of Myrtle Beach.
http://www.bringyourpet.com/lodging/sc/sc2900.htm
About Savannah Shores Condo
The recently renovated two bedroom condo is located in a gated community that offers a putting green, tennis court, swimming pool, and more for guests. Relax near the beach while still enjoying all the amenities of home!
http://www.bringyourpet.com/lodging/sc/sc2800.htm
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