Air Travel – Why Are Dogs Dying On Airplanes?
November 10, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
According to a record keeping study that was started in May of 2005, by the US Department of Transportation, 96 pets were either injured, lost, or had died during air travel. Out of this number, exactly 17 pets were lost, 49 died, and 30 were injured. This information is probably a big surprise to most of you, considering that boarding your pet in a crate for airline travel is supposed to be safe. Read more
Air Travel – Is Your Dog Safe When Traveling By Plane?
November 10, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Just because thousands and thousands of pets are safely transferred from one destination to another via the airlines, it does not mean that dog owners are without responsible precautionary measures to ensure the safety of their family pet. Read more
Air Travel – Don’t Let Your Dog Be A Statistic
November 10, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
An alarming number of dogs and other pets become injured, lost, or even die on board an airplane when traveling. Compared to the number of successful animals transported from one location to another via the airlines, this number is low, however, it only takes one incident to change your life forever when your dog becomes seriously injured or dies because of a lack of preparation on your part. Read more
10 Tips When Traveling The Friendly Skies With Your Dog
November 5, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
If you are traveling by air, try not to take your dog with with you unless there is no other option. And before buying your airline tickets, you will need to call the airline and find out their current rules and regulations regarding pet travel accommodations. As for general rules regarding pet travels, federal regulations state that your dog should be no less than 8 weeks old and have been weaned for no less than 5 days before the day of the flight. Read more
Keeping Your Dog Safe When Traveling By Airplane
November 1, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
When you have to fly your dog by plane in order to travel to a new destination, the last thing most of us want is to stuff him in a box while he sits in the cargo area during the entire flight. Unfortunately, if you have no other choice but to use the airlines for your travel needs, your dog will have be placed in a crate for the flight. Read more
