We’re
getting into the summertime pet relocation season swing—a bit more slowly than
usual with Covid concerns still with us. It’s time to call us if you’re considering
options to relocate your pet during the next few months. “Every move is unique.
Each family’s needs are different,” says Cory Robinette, Air Animal’s COO.
Three
major airlines again accept pet air cargo reservations. That’s great news. Those
same airlines are also implementing heat embargoes to assure pet safety and
health in the northern hemisphere. That means pets can’t fly if the ground
temperature at the departure or destination is higher than 80-85 degrees
Fahrenheit depending upon the breed and the airline. Our pet move managers will be able to create a
safe plan to move your pet pal.
Our
friends from Britain, Canada and the European Union are beginning to return
home. Give us a call early so we can help you get
your furry, feathered or scaly pet home. Overseas destinations will require
logistical know-how and advance planning. Currently, Air Animal’s west coast
U.S. service partner is arranging pet border crossings with pick-up within the
foreign trade zone near Vancouver. Toronto, Montreal and all the crossings
eastward are closed through June 30.
Pet
scammers are very active in the summertime, too. This year the gambit is “get a
pet to keep your kids busy or relieve your boredom.” This is fraud. Danger sign
#1 too good to be true pricing, There is no $700 Himalayan kitten or toy Husky
pup and there never was. They set the hook and then ask for more money. Danger
sign #2 you’re told, “We only accept wire transfers or pre-paid gift cards for
payment.” Danger sign #3 there is no such thing as an air-conditioned travel
kennel. Don’t buy it! If you want a pet, contact an AKC-registered breeder or visit your local
animal shelter or rescue group. Check out our Don’t Be Fooled resources and information.
