The regulations for travel with animals are extensive and may seem burdensome (Government Agencies and Other Organizations with Information on Pet Travel
Before taking a long trip by car, it is helpful if you can take your pet for short rides in its carrier so that it becomes accustomed to being confined. Some pets have only been in their carriers during trips to the veterinarian, so they associate the carrier and car ride wi
In the US, Amtrak now allows some pets (cats and dogs up to 20 pounds) to travel on some routes. Additional restrictions may apply, and you should contact Amtrak for details. In Europe
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 provides regular voyages between the Unites States and England. However, the number of spaces alloted for pets is limited and they remain in a kennel during the voyage, not in the owner's cabin. For those individuals traveling by ocean line
The American Veterinary Medical Association provides thorough recommendations for air travel with pets; these apply to travel both inside and out of the US. Their recommendations inclu
Most responsible pet owners and handlers have good intentions for their pets’ welfare, and they work to reduce and prevent pain and promote well-being and pleasure in their companion animals. However, animal neglect and abuse still occur. People who intentionally
Just as dogs can be trained to provide therapy and companionship for the mentally disabled, they can also be trained to provide assistance to the physically disabled. These dogs are known as service dogs. Although initially service dogs were well known for providing guidance
As the health benefits of pet ownership become more widely understood, there has been a greater effort to include pets in health research and practices. Involving animals as a type of therapy for the sick or elderly is becoming more popular. Many pet owners volun
The company of a pet relaxes and entertains people, but the benefits of pet ownership go beyond simple joy. Studies have shown that keeping a pet improves the health and well-being of the people in the household. During stressful times, the comfort of a pet prote
Dogs, cats, and other pets have become an integral part of our everyday lives, they are commonly considered to be family members, and the human-animal bond has become a household term.