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Dogs in Cars Can Cause Risky Behavior Behind the Wheel

ASPCA News Alert: August 27, 2010

Whether it’s a joyride or a long haul, taking your dogs for a drive can be fun for everyone involved—but it’s important always to buckle up your pet. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 30,000 car accidents are caused annually by unrestrained pets. In a recent survey of dog parents by the American Automobile Association (AAA), 59% of respondents admitted to participating in at least one distracting behavior while driving with a dog. More than half pet their dog while driving, and 21% let their dog to sit in their laps.

Any behavior that takes a driver’s eyes off the road increases the risk of a crash, and stopping short can send an unrestrained dog flying, causing severe injury to pet and passengers. The ASPCA urges motoring pet parents to keep their pets safe and secure in the back seat in a well-ventilated crate, carrier, or harness. If you choose a crate or carrier, make sure it’s large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in.

Here are some more tips to keep your end-of-summer road trips festive and injury-free:

•Always secure your pet’s crate so it won’t slide or shift in the event of a quick stop.
•Resist the urge to feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle—even if it’s during a long ride.
•Avoid letting your pet ride with his head outside the car window. He could be injured by flying objects!
•Bring along a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity and comfort.
For more helpful hints, please visit Top 10 Tips for Safe Car Travel with Your Pet.

Animal Airways Presents Safe Alternative to Cargo Pet Travel by Flying Pets with Owners

The Company’s Pet-Flight Management covers all methods of flight allowing customers and their pets to fly safely and simply while reducing cost

 12/04/2010, United Kingdom , Middlesex, Wembley – Animal Airways, the first global pet-flight management provider for safe and simple family travel, announced today that it will extend its Pet-Flight Management Service to all methods of flight to allow customers and their pets safe and simple flights while dramatically reducing cost.

Statistics show that around 200,000 animals are airborne annually in USA domestic flights alone. 70% of the animals are dogs, most of which are flown by cargo. 

To enable families the choice of the most suitable route with comfort, safety and budget in mind, Animal Airways has developed services for all methods of flight provided by international airlines; Cargo, checked baggage and In-cabin.

Passengers flying their pets by cargo pay high sums for customs release and airway bills. A cargo-shipped pet lands separately from his owner on a separate flight and sometimes in a separate port. The pet often waits longer for release. Alternative methods of flight could often be less costly while safer for pets and simpler for owners.  

“We feel strongly that families who wish to fly together with their pets should be able to do so – and get professional guidance as they go through this complex process” says Dr. Eytan Kreiner, Head Veterinarian of Animal Airways, “Most people do not have the time or know what questions to ask in order to travel safely with their pets. We are happy to be in a position to help them.”

The Pet-Flight Management service is intended to provide families with the safest and simplest travel route by leveraging Animal Airways’ pet travel experience and expertise. A team of flight consultants and veterinarians guides customers through flight plans, regulations, documentation, kennel preparation and veterinary issues.  

Apart from their management service, the company provides ground handling services, ticketing and shuttling to answer all family travel needs.

About Animal Airways

Established by a veterinarian with a vision of pet-friendly family travel, Animal Airways is already revolutionizing pet travel for families in 20 countries. Around the world, families are traveling together and enjoying safe and simple flights with their cats, dogs and other pets. For more information: http://www.animalairways.com/

Contact: Eran Kolran, Animal Airways