Both Valerie and I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and and bright, healthy and happy New Year! Our hours for the holidays have changed. Please see below:
We will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Please note that our hours will be as usual for other days.
Merry Christmas!
Robin
Here are some travel tips to make your holiday travel less stressful:
Before you arrive at airport:
• Prepare your 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag of liquids before arriving at the airport;
• monitor local broadcasts for announcements of security checkpoint delays at local airports
• pack all your coats and jackets in your checked baggage when possible
• Do NOT wrap gifts
• Check-in online
• Check your flight status online
• Review TSA’s Security Procedures for “Getting through the line faster”
• Wear easy to remove and replace shoes
• plan to arrive at the airport earlier than normal
Upon arrival at airport:
• Approach the initial security check-point with your driver’s license/passport and paper boarding pass or electronic boarding pass in hand.
• While waiting for the next available security screener / metal detector, remove and place in bins:
a. all metal (i.e. belt buckles, coins, eye glasses, etc)
b. plastic zip-top bag of liquids
c. items from your pockets, including mobile phone
d. shoes
e. laptops from bag and place in separate bin
f. coat
• Do not engage in trash talk about security or do anything else to call attention to yourself – this will only make it worse
• Remember, if you are selected for an enhanced pat-down, you have the right to request it be done in private.
And best of all, remember to always travel with a sense of humor. Things happen. Go with the flow! Merry Christmas!
HELPFUL PET TRAVEL TIPS
Traveling with your pet can be traumatic not just for them, but for you too.
Here are some helpful travel tips from the ASPCA for traveling with your pet.
• Make sure vaccinations are up-to-date. Obtain a health certificate from your veterinarian dated within 10 days of your departure.
• Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and an identification tag. It should include destination information in case your pet escapes.
• Book a direct flight whenever possible to avoid the chances your pet is left on the tarmac during extreme weather.
• Purchase a USDA-approved shipping crate that is large enough for your pet to stand in, sit and turn around comfortably.
• Affix a current photo of our pet to the top of the crate for ID. Should your pet escape, this could be a lifesaver.
• Write the words “live animal” on the crate and use arrows to prominently indicate the upright position of the crate. Also, be sure to line the crate with bedding to absorb accidents.
• The night before your trip, freeze a small dish or tray of water for your pet. This way, it won’t spill during loading and will melt by the time your pet is thirsty. Tape a small pouch of dried food outside the crate so airline personnel can feed your pet in case of a layover.
• Tranquillizing your pet is generally not recommended. Please check with your veterinarian before your trip.
• Be sure to tell every airline employee you encounter that you are traveling with a pet.