Military moves can be tough on military families, especially if a spouse is deployed. It's hard enough to get the humans in the family ready for a big move, let alone a family pet. "Growing up as an Army 'brat,' I moved every three years from...
Opinion: 4 reasons military folks should not get pets
From Spousebuzz... Like many other military families, we are the proud owner of a fur child. Her name is Annie, and she is a black lab. She is gentle, loyal, great with our kids and the best company a girl could ask for. She kept my husband's...
United Airlines policy bans transport of certain dog breeds
FROM STARS AND STRIPES... SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan - Military pet owners no longer are able to transport several popular dog breeds on United Airlines when changing duty stations thanks to recent amendments to the airline's pet policy, a ...
Pet travel policy unchanged for Patriot Express, other carriers revise policy
Military members on permanent change of station orders from overseas locations don't need to worry about recent news reports that fees to transport their pets are being increased to costly levels. There was concern about military members...
Shipping pets during PCS could cost nearly $4,000 under new rule
FROM STARS & STRIPES... CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Servicemembers flying internationally on official orders could face steep fare increases for pets beginning next month, when a top military-contracted air carrier changes its baggage ...
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