Full article with thanks to https://www.thetravel.com/traveling-with-dog-pros-and-cons/ No dog owner wants to leave their pet behind for long periods of time. Dog owners consider their pooch a huge part of their family and even going away for a few days can feel like they are neglecting their companion. However, thousands of people have figured out ways to travel with their furry … Read More
Top 20 dog-friendly holiday destinations revealed and what to think of before travelling
Full article with thanks to https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/top-20-dog-friendly-holiday-3847814 Research from dog food company tails.com show over half of people plan their holiday around their pet. To many our pooches are part of the family, and recent research shows four out of five people feel bad about holidaying without the dog – if this sounds like you, keep reading as we reveal the top … Read More
Meet the UK’s Canine Crew – adorable dogs on hand to help nervous flyers
Full article with thanks to https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/meet-uks-canine-crew-adorable-21321145 The Canine Crew is on hand to soothe nervous flyers with plenty of cuddles, petting and a photo opp or two. Nervous flyers can not get a helping hand – or rather a helping paw – when they arrive at Southampton Airport for their holiday. That’s because the airport has hired a Canine Crew; a … Read More
So will Brexit hit your break? Visas, passports, pets… What you need to know about travelling to Europe after we leave
Whole article with thanks to https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7926571/Will-Brexit-hit-break-need-know-travelling-Europe-leave.html The good news for British travellers visiting the EU after Brexit on January 31 is that there is no news. The Department for Exiting the European Union has confirmed that there will be a ‘transition period’ until at least the end of the year. During this time, travel in the EU will remain exactly the same as now, so … Read More
Safe Car Travel for Pets
Car Safety: travelling with pets Most pets will need to take a trip in the car at some point – even if it’s just a quick trip to the vets! But how can we make sure they’re safe on the journey? We’re used to strapping ourselves in to stay safe and it’s important to do the same for our pets. … Read More
Choosing a Puppy
Choosing A Puppy So, you’ve decided that those puppies in the toilet roll ads look like a whole bundle of fun and you’ve just got to have one. Congratulations! A dog will enrich your life in a hundred and one different ways and give you many moments of joy and fun. Whilst the vast majority of puppies grow up to … Read More
New Law Against Puppy Farmers
Welfare campaigners welcome Lucy’s Law crackdown on puppy farmers Animal welfare campaigners have welcomed a new law aimed at cracking down on so-called puppy farms run by unscrupulous breeders and dealers. The legislation, known as Lucy’s Law, will ban the sale of puppies and kittens by a third parties and ensure that anyone buying or adopting one under six months … Read More
Easiest Way to get your Pet into or out of the UK
If you want to get your pet into or out of the UK you might think the obvious thing to do is to fly them? You might be surprised to hear that regardless of Brexit, that’s not the case. If you do want to get your pet into or out of the UK, there are other options that are cheaper … Read More
Crossing the Channel after Brexit
You will still be able to travel to the EU with your pet after Brexit and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle will still be the best route for taking your pet abroad or into the UK. Under the current European Union Pet Travel Scheme, dog, cat and ferret owners can travel with their pet between the UK and other EU countries if … Read More
The Top 8 Pet-Friendly Vacation Destinations in Europe
For many people, pets are more than just a companion—they’re like family. That means many of us like to travel with our pets. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same opinion of our four-legged friends and, in many places, you’ll find that Fido isn’t welcome to join you. Things are a bit a different in Europe: many countries are incredibly pet-friendly, … Read More