Here at PBS Pet Travel we’ve never been busier, which set us thinking; what are the worldwide statistics regarding pet travel? For example, how many pets travel regularly, what modes of transport are used, and where do they go? Drawing from a range of surveys and official statistics we believe we now have enough information […]
It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare. You wake up in the morning, or get home from work, to an eery silence. It takes you a minute to figure out what is different; then your heart stops. Your pet is missing. Each year, over 10 million pets go “missing” – whether that’s because they escaped or, […]
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If you’ve ever tried to take your dog on holiday then you’ll know just how difficult it can be. Whether it’s a hotel, pub or self-catering property, the vast majority refuse you let you take your pet along. Most, yes. But not all. As it turns out, when you know where to look there are […]
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Many dog owners consider their part an important part of their family; in many ways they’re almost human and we frequently treat them as such. Just one element of this is that many dog owners like to share their own food with their dog, whether that’s a little titbit off their plate at dinner time […]
While some dogs seem totally unfazed by everyday life, others can be far more nervous or excitable when it comes to travelling. In these cases, taking your dog away can become an unpleasant and unwelcome experience for both you and your pet. Furthermore, once your dog has established a fear of travelling the problem may […]
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In the past, heading off for a foreign holiday has generally meant either leaving your pets with a trusted friend or relative or alternatively checking them into a local boarding kennel. However now with changes in government regulation and a growing number of professional pet transportation companies, it’s becoming easier than ever before to actually […]
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If you’re a smartphone owner you’re no doubt aware of the multitude of apps currently available on your handset. No matter what your needs happen to be, there seems to be “an app for that”. And yet even we were surprised recently by the number of impressive apps designed to help transporting your dog easier […]
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United Airlines have recently opened new on-site pet facilities in Chicago O’Hare International Airport! A brand new facility has been opened for those furry flyers travelling with United Airlines via Chicago. The state of the art facility was designed to provide the ultimate in safety and care for all pets in transit, it includes 28 […]
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Beware of pet scammers advertising pets for sale online! Please be EXTREMELY careful if you are looking to purchase a new pet, there are a huge number of advertisements listed online advertising pets for sale, which are in actual fact, SCAMS. The advertisements will typically list puppies/ dogs for sale at unusually low prices and […]
Effective immediately, Continental Airlines will no longer be accepting bookings for English Bulldogs that are over 6 months of age or weigh more than 20lbs. Continental Airlines have advised a more detailed statement/ embargo will follow the announcement, along with further information regarding bookings they already hold. For now, no new bookings will be accepted. […]
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We helped ADI (Animal Defenders International) with the rescue of three macaques from a European animal research laboratory – see the full story below and video of the monkeys in their new home! Three lucky monkeys have recently been re-homed in the beautiful Lakeview Sanctuary in Berkshire, UK. With the care and affection of the dedicated […]