Tips & Tails Tales from World Pet Travel
Pet Travel, who knew it could be so complicated…They are happy being with us in the hotel, finally reunited. Thank you for all your help getting them here we greatly appreciate your patience.
Leslie
Previous Posts on the Tips & Tails Tales Blog
Moving Pets to Costa Rica? What You Need to Know…
Requirements for DOGS entering Costa Rica: Rabies MUST be over 30 days less than 3 years. DHLP (Distemper/Hepatitis/Leptospirosis/Parvo-virus) MUST be current. Ecto and Endo worming treatment must be given 15 days or less of transport. Requirements for CATS entering...
Remi & Tonka’s Special Move from Guam to Italy
Remi & Tonka's owner, Ms. Patty, first contacted us just after the new year in hopes we could assist in getting her fur babies to Italy after finding out she would be PCSing on military orders from Guam to Italy in a few months. Given the difficulty in getting...
Brachycephalic Breeds
Due to their inherent breathing difficulties, owners and shippers of brachycephalic breeds, MUST follow the following guidelines: The travel crate must be adequately ventilated on all four sides. Brachycephalic breeds must travel in a crate which is at least one size...
Summer Pet Travel Tips: Ground Transportation
Taking your furry one on a trip this summer? Here are some of our tips to ensure your pets are ready. Whether it’s a short vacation or a long weekend to grandma’s house, there are several important things to remember when traveling by ground this summer. First on your...
Our Dream Team in Dallas!
Our "dream team" in Dallas working out our plan of action for all our pets in transit or with travel upcoming. Can't do it without these great women!! We all have the heart to help others with their loved ones. So thankful!!
Emotional Support Animals-The REAL Ones
While I wasn't formally diagnosed with generalized anxiety and chronic depression until the beginning of last year, my doctor and therapist both agreed mental illness is something I have struggled with in waves during the course of my entire life. After suffering a...
Featured in Dallas Morning News
World Pet Travel owner, Angela Passman, was interviewed by Dallas Morning News for her perspective on the recent heartbreaking incidents with pets in transit. Ms. Passman explains that bad things can happen if a pet and owner are not properly prepared for a trip,...
Proper Kennel Size
Great guide to see how your precious cargo should fit in their kennel. We don't put your doberman in a chihuahua size kennel. Our pets don't want to travel in a kennel that is too small anymore than you want to wear shoes that are two sizes too small. Comfort comes at...
Dallas to Frankfurt
Steve had to wait a bit for Duke to travel and meet up with the family so they could find a home that would accommodate their family and this very large baby! Duke is now in Germany with his military family. Very happy to report all is well in Germany with Duke!
Oklahoma to Belize
You would THINK going south from Oklahoma to get to Belize in Central America would be the shortest route, but not when your transporting a VERY large dog, let along 2. Boomer and Groot took the long way to get to their new home due to their size and breed. We drove...
Emotional Support Scam
Due to ongoing abuse of the law implemented to aid disabled passengers traveling with service animals Delta Air Lines is implementing new rules for the so-called emotional support pet owners. Because untrained dogs/cats/horses/ pigs/turkeys/ducks are showing up at...
Toothless Dogs
Toothless dogs are not as helpless as we thought. I've been transporting pets for 20 years this month and have had dogs my whole life, I thought I knew it all. Much to my dismay, I found out today that I do not.....Our 8yr old Chihuahua, Mini-Cooper, had his remaining...
Bird Flu-England
The Great Britain government has imposed a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone throughout England after being alerted to a large scale wild bird death, confirmed to be a result of the European strain of the avian influenza virus H5N6 The outbreak, which happened...
Sea Turtle in Costa Rica
A group of Texas investigators found this sea turtle off the coast of Costa Rica. This girl is one of the lucky ones. Not all are this fortunate. This is all to common a problem with our sea creatures. Help the helpless. Use PAPER STRAWS ONLY!
Poisons for Pets at Christmas Time
Great food and treats abound this time of year. Don't make the mistake of sharing that great food with your pets. What we consider to be treats can be extremely dangerous to your furry family members. 1. Grapes and raisins-Some dogs will eat one or two grapes and...
Boston to Costa Rica
Cindy has waited all week to be reunited with her 4 babies after having to leave them in the care of World Pet Travel in Boston this week. They were finally reunited tonight in Atenas Costa Rica. This does our heart good and the reason we do what we do!
Dog Skunked
HAVE YOU BEEN SKUNKED? WHAT TO DO IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOUR PET DO NOT bring your pet into the house to prevent carpeting, curtains and furniture from absorbing skunk odor. Before examining the pet for wounds, put on a pair of rubber gloves because skunks may carry...
Yulin Dog Rescue
We are working with a small group of individuals in China and the US to rescue dogs that were scheduled to be boiled and eaten during the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in June. If you haven't heard of this tragic event, watch this youtube video to learn more. Yulin Dog Meat...
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