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Most people have no intention of traveling abroad with their pets. In NYC, we have a population of jet-setting people who like to bring along their pets where ever they go.
Whether you are traveling just a hop-skip over to Canada, or moving to France for the next two years, here are a few tips to get your pet on the plane and onto the next adventure.

• You should expect to pay for a few things, such as a veterinary check-up, crate, pet airline ticket, and a pet passport.
• Microchips are mandatory in just about every country you want to visit with your pet. This is doubly important in island countries where the government may be very strict on your pet due to their rabies-free status (the US is not rabies-free, so your pet is a suspect to them).


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Riding the subway everyday is made a little better with the likes of these two faces in the trains. Thanks, MTA. Your are employing some cute dogs!

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One day, NYC could be compared to other fine cities like Toronto, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver with their pet-friendly transportation opportunities….

Currently, you can bring small pets in carriers onto most trains, buses, and cabs. You can even pay Pet Taxi or Pet Chauffeur to give your pet a ride.

The one thing you cannot do…legally…is take a leashed dog onto the MTA trains or buses.

In honor of this law-breakin’ Husky dog, and all the other dogs that wouldn’t exactly squish into a carrier, we support this petition to allow dogs onto city subways. (Of course, we are not referring to dogs that ride the train solo. Nor would we allow the people who don’t clean up after dogs that mistake the train for the bathroom.)

via email:

I’ve started a petition to allow medium/large dogs on the train (the
dogs that don’t fit into carriers). It’s called NYC - Let Me Get On
That Train. There are some suggestions for regulations including
taking the Canine Good Citizen test to be allowed to ride. For more
info please go to:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/384046888

You can view and sign the petition on that site.

Thanks for your support!

Thanks, Amanda Soto, for starting this petition!

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…For an emergency?

An important issue that we should give a little more attention to is disaster preparedness. Since the onslaught of hurricanes last year, many positive steps have been taken for disaster planning for pets. One good measure is the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2005—current status: passed by the House and pending in the Senate

Here in NYC, the MTA will officially allow dogs (leashed and muzzled) on the trains and buses (only in the event of an emergency). (More at Gothamist)

Even the AARP is addressing the issue and stating that we consider our pets as a part of the family that should be cared for during emergencies.

NYCityPets recommends that you read this pamphlet “Disaster Preparedness for Animals in New York City” from the Mayor’s Office. (Link to PDF)
-They provide a list of items to have on hand for emergencies and they spell it out that you shouldn’t plan on taking shelter in any city evacuation centers if you bring your pets with you since they won’t be allowed inside.

The bottom line: do not leave your animals behind.

(Photos courtesy of animal rescuer, Dana Kay Deutsch. Thanks Dana!)

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Last time CityPets was in Toronto we met a furry commuter on the subway. We were shocked at the gaul of the puppy’s human until we learned Toronto, in fact, allows four-legged riders. Our friend Erica recently posted this proof of Canadian superiority. Reportedly, Boston also allows animals on the train.

Should the MTA consider allowing other species passenger status, or is New York’s system just too crowded, dirty and dangerous for our furry friends? There is clearly a demand.

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