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Weather and Pet Transportation

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:32:53 +0000

There is a definite correlation between the weather and pet transportation. This is something that never occurred to me nor to anyone that I know in this industry prior to becoming involved in pet transportation.

The area where the babies are kept during travel is pressurized and temperature controlled. While they are actually on the plane, they are safely pressurized and kept at the same temperature (within 10 degrees) where the passengers ride in the cabin.

Temperatures, where we there is a real issue in transit is when the pets are being transferred from the plane to the airline transport van, while on the cargo deck. With some airlines, we need concern from the plane all the way to the cargo facility. Reason being, not all airlines have temperature controlled vehicles. If the later is the case, these airlines will not likely accept bookings if the temperatures are over 85 or under 45 degrees from the general public. Many airlines will only accept bookings from IPATA agents and known shippers under certain circumstances

Embargo’s are often put into place when the

Primate Rescue Center

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:42:30 +0000

The Primate Rescue Center has roots reaching back to September 1987, when Clay Miller answered an ad which appeared in USA Today and unwittingly purchased Gizmo—a young crab-eating macaque (macaca fascicularis)—from an animal dealer in Cincinnati. He brought Gizmo home and presented him to April Truitt, his future wife—thinking he would be a delightful addition to their multi-animal household.

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Pet Relocation – Costa Rica

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:41:01 +0000

This is the time of year that many individuals and families start looking toward their move to Costa Rica. Whether for a job transfer, coming down to experience a different way of life or just to start something new. There are many reasons to move to Costa Rica but don’t forget your dog when you make the move down.

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Heavy Snow causes flight delays in London

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:39:51 +0000

The worst snowstorm to hit London in nearly two decades has put a dent in pet relocation and canceled hundreds of flights last week.

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Fashionable Pet Carriers For Your Pocket Pet

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:38:46 +0000

Fashionable pet carriers are stylish accessories to add to any designer wardrobe. It used to be that the design of the carriers didn’t lend itself as a compliment to any kind of professional or designer attire. Now with unique and posh creations, you have a wide variety of choices to select from in order to tote around your cute little pocket puppy.

Fashionable pet carriers come in backpack, totes, bags, and lil’ traveler designs. Your choice of purchase would depend on a few things. They are style, comfort for you and your pet, mode of travel, and functionality. Not to mention the look covered in polka dot pink, trimmed fur, and even cowhide leather.

Here are the common models you will find for fashionable pet carriers:

1. The bag, for the most part, there is nothing to the carrier other than a cubby hole for your precious one and straps for you to use to wrap it around your shoulder.

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