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Up in the Air: A Military Spouse’s Guide to Surviving the Flight with Pets During a PCS Move
As military spouses, we’re no strangers to the emotional ebb and flow of a PCS move. When you add a furry family member into the mix, the concerns can double. Having gone through this experience myself, I want to share some practical tips that will help your beloved pet have a safer and more comfortable journey. 1. Visit the Vet: Ensure your pet is fit for travel, especially by air. Your vet will carry out necessary health checks and update any vaccinations that may be required. This is also a good time to discuss any concerns about your pet’s anxiety levels during the flight. Learn more about starting the veterinary…
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A Paws-itive Approach: Helping Your Pet Navigate the Emotional Landscape of a PCS Move
As military spouses who have been through the whirlwind of a PCS move, we understand the rollercoaster of emotions involved – not just for us, but also for our furry family members. Moving can be stressful for pets as they too are leaving their familiar surroundings. This blog post shares insights and strategies on how you can help your pet navigate this emotionally challenging time. 1. Maintain Routine: Animals thrive on routine. Amidst the chaos of packing, try to maintain your pet’s regular schedule for feeding, walks, and playtime. This semblance of normalcy can provide comfort and security during a potentially confusing time. 2. Familiarity Breeds Comfort: Introduce the carrier…
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Pet Moving Companies in Hawaii
With the stress of moving, having the option of a pet shipper to take control of shipping your pet to and from Hawaii is such a nice convenience. With using a pet shipper, you don’t have to worry about paperwork, transportation, or even a kennel in most cases. This takes a huge weight off of your shoulders because finding a flight to accommodate your pets can be tricky depending on the size, breed, and quantity of animals you have. If you want to go the pet shipper route, The PCS Planners have put together a list of a few pet shippers that can assist with moving your pets to and…
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Pet-Friendly TLA Approved Hotels
Moving to Hawaii is exciting, but it can be stressful as well! You must book your flights, make sure your household goods are in order, book a hotel, and everything in between. If you have pets you’re bringing, then that stress can be magnified! One of the most difficult things to do is find a hotel within your TLA (temporary lodging allowance) that allows pets. That is one thing in itself, but you want to find somewhere that does not have an expensive daily pet rate, pet weight limit, is not in an ideal spot, etc. This article will showcase a few popular hotels in no specific order around O’ahu…
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PCSing to or From Hawaii? Here Are a Few Major Airline’s Pet Policies!
So, you just received word or orders that you’re PCSing to Hawaii?! That’s SO exciting, and we’re sure you’ll have TONS of fun! Oh, you have pets too, and not sure how or who to book flights with? Absolutely no problem at all! The PCS Planners have put together a few pet policies for major airlines, all in one place! We’d like to make your PCS as smooth as possible, especially when you have fur babies to move with. One of the biggest questions is “who do I book flights with that’ll allow my animals too?”, and we’ve compiled a list of policies to help you choose the best option…
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PCSing with Pets: Getting Started
Any PCS is stressful but moving to an island with several layers of additional regulations (e.g. animal quarantine periods, rabies tests, etc.) comes with a whole new level of stress. Thankfully, we are here to help make the process a little easier for you!
Here to take the stress out of your PCS.
