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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 8:54 pm
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Originally Posted by baliktad
What problem is AS trying to solve here? It seems the cost of obtaining a health certificate will result in fewer pets onboard. Were there pets escaping from their kennels in the cargo hold? Noisy/sick pets bothering other passengers in the cabin? I haven't ever travelled with a pet so I'm not sure how this changes things.
Health certificates are required by AS when transporting pets to/from Alaska. I believe that is the case for lower 48 transport also. This really is good new, but I am not aware of any "in network" Banfield® Pet Hospital vets in AK.
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