An article entitled "traveling with pets"

Traveling with pets
By Ali Reed, CBS 11 News Reporter  

A canine champion whippet, named Vivi, made national news this week
when she got loose from baggage handlers while being loaded onto a
plane at New York's JFK Airport. Officials say she's still missing.
How could this happen and is it safe for you to fly with your
animals?

Most airlines allows pets on board. They allow small pets to be
carried on in the cabin, but larger ones must ride in the cargo
section. Here are some tips that they offer up to have your pet
airline ready.

Pets in cabin:
--Must use a USDA approved carrier
--Absorbent bedding on bottom to prevent leaks
--ID on both the pet and its carrier

Other requirements are having a valid health certificate licensed
by a veterinarian within 30 days of travel. And also having proof
your pet's had a rabies vaccination.

Vets say it's important to provide food and water in your carrier
if they're riding in cargo. They recommend putting ice cubes in a
dish for your pet to lick to stay hydrated during the flight.

And it's especially important to write your name and contact
information so that if your pet is displaced, you'll be able to
find it.

 
 
Gloria Clow, Vet Technician, Northern Lights Vet & Laser Center  


“If you have any medical conditions with your pet, you do need to
include that on the kennel. If your pet was supposed to go. So, you
need to make sure your paperwork is on the outside of the kennel so
you can access that,” said Gloria Clow, Vet Technician, Northern
Lights Vet & Laser Center.

And airlines recommend booking direct flights when you travel with
your pets. It's easier on the animal that way and harder for it to
get lost.

Now, we did call Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Northwest -- three of
the major airlines that fly out of Alaska, to tell us their
responsibilities for carrying your pets, but they declined to
comment.

I hope that people who are interested in the reward money aren't
playing with these people's emotions.  This article shows that
someone says they spotted her.  There are no other news articles
about this "tipster".

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