May 2007

Julie Cook Ramirez shared with her online fans an interesting article she wrote titled, And Toto Too

"As the bonds between people and their animals grow stronger, organizations increasingly find themselves addressing the issue of pet relocation.

In August of this year, when the now infamous Snakes on a Plane came out, we blogged about such an issue here

It seems that this person below must not have read this!

CNN.com: CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Customs officers at Cairo's airport have detained a man bound for Saudi Arabia who was trying to smuggle 700 live snakes on a plane, airport authorities said.

For many dog owners, separation anxiety exhibited by their canine friends can often pose a serious problem. Whether furniture has been chewed, the yard has been torn up, or neighbors have been kept up from continuous barking or howling, the problem affects more than just the dog, and can result in an owner having to take some rather drastic and unfortunate measures.

In response to such concerns, petmeds-plus.com moderator “Auntie-Kathy” provides some great techniques to wean your dog from such behavior:

Here is our very first TV commercial, to air on the following Networks for the program "Living in Style".

**Nationwide Airing: Tuesday May 22nd @ 5:30 pm EST "i" network (formerly PAX TV)
this runs on a triple feed:
5:30 pm EST
4:30 pm Central
4:30 pm Mountain
5:30 pm Pacific

It will also be shown on local networks with the following dates and stations:

Thursday May 18th @ 1:30 pm - WPPX TV 61 Philadelphia
Thursday May 18th @ 7:30 am - WPXD TV 31 Detroit
Monday May 21st @ 11:30 am - WFPX TV 62 Fayetteville

It may come as a surprise to those living abroad that if you plan on moving back to the United States with your ferret, you might want to make sure your ferret is allowed in your city before you buy your new house.

With the hurricane season quickly approaching, and the unpredictable weather that has suddenly affected the globe, it doesn't hurt to be prepared. This includes keeping your pet in mind in the event of an emergency. Many of the human deaths that occurred during Hurricanes Katrina and Andrew were a result of pet owners refusing to leave their homes without their pets. They would rather parish with their animals than let them die alone. In addition, rescue workers did not have space for animals on either their rescue vessel or at the shelter accommodations being provided.

The majority of the time, pet-owners are not constantly worrying about traveling with their animals out of state or cross-country, since these moves are not always a common occurrence. Of greater concern is often the means to get around with their pets in the town they live in on a day-to-day basis. It’s not always easy to determine if a certain rail, taxi, or bus line will allow such travel, and, if so, what restrictions might apply. Below is a list of various services and restrictions regarding public transportation in various U.S. cities.

I recently received a phone call from a customer who was moving domestically (within the United States) and had asked us why she needed Health Documentation for her pet's move. Her main issue was that her cat has never been vaccinated by a Veterinarian, since she believes in Homeopathic Remedies and does all of her vaccinations herself.

This is a great alternative to some, however for the USDA and the various State Laws, it is a requirement to obtain the proper health papers when leaving your state and entering another.

Recently, there has been quite a bit of "buzz" regarding the 6 month quarantine / waiting period for all animals traveling to the United Kingdom. The founder of Lagos Animal Protection Agency (LAPS), Bridget Hicks, has been battling with the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) regarding the 6 month quarantine / waiting period and has finally made some headway.

Isabel (L) and Humphrey (R), eagerly checking out their new yard.At PetRelocation, we pride ourselves on offering safe, reliable service around the world.