When we use a phrase like “military family,” it refers to every member of our community. To include the furry ones. Because dogs are big, wonderful parts of so many military households. And, as with the human members of your family, the complications of life in the armed forces can make it hard to adequately […]
Pets
How and Why to Adopt a Retired Military Dog
Having a pet is great. That’s a fact. Even most people who aren’t interested in having a pet of their own get why so many others have them. They’re just wonderful. If you’re reading this, your military family probably has one, two, or a dozen fluffy/furry/feathery/scaly members right now. Or you may be looking to […]
Keep your Pets Safe this Holiday Season!
Few things are more purely delightful in the cold, winter weeks of the holidays than snuggling up with a fluffy, fuzzy loved one. We’re, of course, referring to pets here but if “fluffy” and “fuzzy” accurately describe a human loved one then by all means, snuggle up. But as far as pets are concerned, we […]
Pets & Motorcycles To/From Guam
PETS: We would like to put together a charter flight for anyone traveling to/from Guam. We have an airline that has agreed to ship all pets – all breeds and sizes accepted. For anyone that has a snub nose pet, or a dog that needs a kennel size greater than 40x26x30 – this is your […]
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Policy
How will this affect your future with your pets? Dog Gone Taxi – the pet relocation and animal move services – keeps us informed with the latest news on ESA polices and Delta’s new restriction. When a military member or one of their immediate family members claims a pet as ESA it makes them ineligible to […]
Pet Deposits: Your Rights and the Law
Approximately 68% of U.S. households (85 million) own a pet, according to the 2017-18 National Pet Owners survey. This percentage also applies to military member families, if not higher. As a landlord/property manager, your pet policy is a topic you deal with on a regular basis. Your pet policy can have a significant impact on […]
Dog Gone Taxi keeping you up-to-date with Pet Relocation Requirements
AHRN and Dog Gone Taxi have partnered to provide you important updates on rabies vaccines, pets flying to the EU and dogs relocating to Hawaii. In the Pet Shipping Arena, Health Paperwork Reigns Supreme Does your pet have the most up-to-date vaccines required by the country to which they’re traveling (predominantly Rabies)? Normally, this determines […]
4 Tips for Military Members Moving with Pets
Moving in general can be stressful but adding a furry friend to the process can make it more complex. Here are some tips for making your next move with pets go smoothly. Plan Ahead The importance of planning ahead if you are moving with your pet cannot be stressed enough. The first step is to […]
Keep your Pets Safe this Holiday Season!
When decorating your home for the holidays, there are a number of traditional holiday plants that are toxic to pets. These often colorful plants can be new temptations for your pets. Here is a list of toxic holiday plants and their symptoms if ingested by pets. Amaryllis Most toxic to cats, although can also affect […]
Planning Ahead Makes PCS Moves With a Pet Less Harried
Got pets? With permanent change of station season in full swing, it’s important to plan ahead to make the transition safe and comfortable for pets as well as people. Here are some tips for moving with your pet via airplane, plus some ideas for how to make a move go more smoothly for furry friends. […]