It’s clear that dogs are way more than just man’s best
friend: they’re our companions, our cheer-er uppers, and sometimes our travel
partners. With the Westminster Kennel Club show just a few days away, despite
nature’s best attempts to stop the show, thousands of dogs will be traveling to
New York for one of the most prestigious dog shows out there.
But traveling with your furry friend is not always as simple
as jumping in the car and going. Some dogs, such as the Westminster show dogs,
travel thousands of miles and need to be crated while flying or being
transported. It is not always possible to keep an eye on your canine all of the
time, but we all want to know our dogs are safe despite where they may be in
the travel process.
This reality hit hard in 2006 for Jil Walton, owner of a
whippet named Vivi recognized for an award of merit at Westminster, who escaped
from her cage at the Kennedy Airport while being prepared for her flight back
to California. Even after a huge search of the airport, Vivi was never found. One
can’t always count on others to handle their companions with the care that they
normally would. Things like a lock failing or cage door being not fully closed
are possibilities that always have to be considered.
Here at SHONgear we prepare our dogs for travel by hooking
them up with a Traveling Pet SHONVest. While we can’t always ensure the safety
of our pets, we can take any
necessary precaution. The Traveling Pet SHONVest has pockets for pertinent travel
information such as your trip itinerary, dog’s medical information, and your
contact information just in case your
little guys decide to do some sightseeing on their own. The Travel Vests come
with our own SHONGear travel itineraries! Just fill out your trip and contact
information on the cards, place them in the itinerary pouch or water-tight pet
information container, and anyone will be able to easily identify your dog.
Not all dogs get loose at the airport like Vivi. But what if Vivi was wearing a high visibility SHONVest? Would she have been spotted? Being out
with your dog there is always the chance he or she may wander away from you or simply
get out of eye-shot. With the security of a Travel Vest you can be positive
that your dog will have the information needed to return him or her safely to
you. We never leave the house without our wallets and IDs, why should your dog? Click here to view more about SHONGear's Traveling Pet Vest and check out this short video below about the Travel Vest and head over to our
shop for even more information and pricing!
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