Yay! We’re Taking Brunhilde the Rabbit With Us On Winter Vacay! Ingrid Braulini - Grantham, NH
W hoa! Let’s stop and take a breath here! Traveling with your pet can be a
If you are taking a leisurely ride down to Florida, or a trip to California, or winchallenge especially if you are doing this tering on the slopes in Canada, it does for the first time. Regardless of the type of make a big difference. So, first things first: animal, or breed, you have some things to Make sure the animal you are traveling think about right at the get-go. with will not have restrictions in any of the places you are traveling to (or through). For • Will you be traveling by car? Plane? Ship? instance, Canada requires proof of Rabies Vaccination and if the dog is not obvious• Will you be crossing one or more ly under three months old, they will need time zones, going to foreign countries, winter resorts, or proof of age as well. In addition, make sure hot climates? all the health requirements for each state or country are met before you leave. When • The age and general health of your critter? you next visit your vet for your animal’s annual checkup, you may want to ask for • Are you traveling alone, with a partner, or with kids? a certificate of health and a medical record
Winter 2022
and make sure their shots are up to date just in case you need to get out of town or State in a hurry. It’s also important to have that documentation should your pet need care once you get to where you are going. If traveling by plane, make sure your airline will accept your pet. Not all airlines will allow all breeds and types of animals. You may need a special pet carrier. Also, if you intend on having your animal in the cabin with you, your airline may not allow it unless it is a licensed service animal. No sense in trying to carry your pet hidden in a carry-on…that never works. Ships have their own rules and regulaContinued ON Page 16
www.4LegsAndATail.com 13
