What type of documentation is required in order to take my pet overseas to Spain (Europe)?

lamela21

I am flying Iberia Airlines at the end of this month. My flight leaves from JFK in New York to Madrid and then connects to Santiago. This is the first year I will be traveling with an animal. He is a 7 pound pomeranian with a microchip and up to date on shots. Iberia's website says I need a pet passport, however I called them and they told me I just needed some kind of vaccine records and records of having a microchip in place. I called my vet and explained to them my situation. They told me I needed an international certificate to travel and that it would be $125. The price of transporting the pet on Iberia is already 300 euros. This is ridiculous, does anybody have any experience in this?

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I'm afraid the info they gave you is correct.You will need an International health certificate,plus statement or verification that you dog is fully vaccinated,a shipping crate or kennel cab large enough for the dog to stand without touching top and where it can easily turn around in the cab,plus must have water dish attached.Most International places require a dog to be quarentined a while after arriving also.You may also try Continental airlines and check to see if they would have any flights going to that destination ,as they may be cheaper.

Pure Black German Shepherds?

Wild Dog

After MUCH consideration I have decided I want a GSD. I have decided, also, that I'd like the dog to be all black, since the breed comes in that variation.

I have heard rumors that this is a rarer color. I don't really care about that, I just like the way it looks as compared to the regular black and tan. Will I have to pay more for one?

I live in the Pennsylvania area, I'm willing to travel. I've looked at petfinder.com and one there has interested me and I've E-mailed the foundation, but I am still browzing. Anyone know any GOOD, REPUTABLE breeders? I am -NOT- against taking a mix if it shares the phenotypical and mental/psychological stature of a GSD.

Any other information would also be appreciated. = )
First answerer: You are incorrect. GSD purebreds may come monochromatic black.
GetEmGang, read the question before you respond. That seems to be a problem with you. I said I would accept a mutt under particular conditions, one of which is if at the time of purchase there is no option for a purebreed. The mutt must also meet the phenotypical standards (of a GSD) and the relative tempermant of the breed fairly accuratly.

You are proving to be a very ignorant person.

Also, do yourself a favor and learn to type coherently.

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this is what the AKC and CKC Breed standard says about color>
Color
The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible. Strong rich colors are preferred. Pale, washed-out colors and blues or livers are serious faults. A white dog must be disqualified.

So, please ignore the ones who tell you it is not a proper color.
K-9 Union Importers
names: Hubert Debski
address: 265 Lonesome Ln.
city: Palmerton, PA 18071
phone: 610 681- 3647
fax: 610 681- 4572
email: k9union@ptd.net
Info: Imported directly from Europe, puppies from top quality V and VA rated sires/dams. Parents certified with "A" normal hips, SchH titled. Black and red classic colors or sable, white, black available. Temperaments guaranteed. We have been breeding and training for 30 years

Willow Creek Kennel
names: Pete and Denise Smalt
address: 7913 Mitchellsville Rd.
city: Bath, New York 14810
phone: 607-776-5527
email: smalthausvgsd@aol.com
Info: We are a small exclusive kennel. Top import lines, home raised, well socialized, sound temperment, Black/Tans and Solid Blacks.

V.D. Rucken Haus
The Dempsey's
Winchester, VA.
phone: (540) 722-0848
email: ruknhaus@shentel.net
Breeding Germany's elite black and red show lines. 100% German Imports. Bred for correct type and temperament. Please visit our web site.

Whispering Willow Kennels
URL: www.willowshepherds.com
names: Elizabeth Painting
address: 1011 Old Apple Grove Rd
city: Mineral, VA 23117
phone: 540-872-3540
email: willowshepherds@yahoo.com
Info: Breeding Top European Lines. Black/reds, Sables, and Solid Blacks. We are very family oriented, we strive to breed beautiful, well mannered, loyal, and naturally protective working and companion dogs. Please feel free to view our web site or contact us.

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Where can I find a REPUTABLE AKC-certified chihuahua breeder?

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Kris

I am looking to buy a chihuahua puppy (not for breeding or showing, but I want an AKC-certifiable pup), and have been doing tons of research in order to make an educated decision. I have found lots of breeders here in NJ, but upon examining their websites, I have determined that they HAVE to be puppy mills ("CKC certifiable pups", etc?), putting out 3 litters a month?! I read somewhere that 3-4 litters a YEAR is ideal. Does anyone know of any chihuahua breeders (preferably in the NJ/PA/NY area) that meet the following criteria?:

1) breeds to BETTER the breed, and currently SHOWS their dogs
2) breeds chihuahuas only (no other breeds)
3) both the sire and dam are AKC-certified (CKC scares me)

There's only one AKC listing in NJ, I checked her out and it may be a puppy mill. :( Any other suggestions? Please post a link or contact info! Thanks in advance! :) (Any other related advice would be appreciated here also!)
P.S., I agree that not all AKC-certified breeders are legitimate! It's so sad. The one breeder in NJ on the AKC website is probably a puppy mill. I'm just saying that the dog has to at the very LEAST be AKC-certified. Just wanted to clear that up! :)

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The AKC has a referral link that is breed specific look on the list to Chihuahua and click the woman's name to get her email address. She is from the Chihuahua Club of America, a great club truly dedicated to preserving the Chihuahua breed. She can give you contacts for reputable breeders and would have the information you need about the breeders.
A dedicated breeder will allow you full access to tour their facilities, have photographs and ribbons on display of show winners. They will also keep breed logs of sires, dams, puppies for the purpose of proving their dedication to the breed. They will have alot of questions for you as well to assure that puppies are going to appropriate homes. There is several branches of the CCA in your area so I have confidence that through them you can locate a qualified breeder near you. There is one for Greater New York and one for Mid-Jersey if that helps.
Please read the AKC breed index listing about Chihuahuas so that you may learn how to recognize a quality Chihuahua. You can also find several informative books dedicated to the Chihuahuas and they include photos of some of the top winners from several Kennels.
They are truly great dogs, very sweet and loving if socialized properly. I hope you find a Chi of your own to love. Be patient, browse a couple of breeders and have FUN.
I own several of my own and I love CHIHUAHUAS!!!!!!

how much is my dogs flight ticket?

AnonymousC

my dog is 1 years old maltese about 12 pounds
im already bought my ticket for june 20 - july 4
how much would it be for my dogs ticket going to jacksonville florida from new york
can she be in the plane with me?
any more additional information i should know?

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She can probably ride in the cabin with you in a soft sided carrier under your seat. Small charge for this.

Many airlines also ship pets in the cargo hold. With you as a passenger the price is oftentimes cheaper than shipping a dog alone. If cargo hold is your only option the temp has to be within a certain range at departure and arrival along with any stops along the way. You really need to call the airline to get this information figured out as they are all so different. Your dog will need a plastic kennel, a frozen water dish or water bottle and a baggy of food attached to top of her crate.

Your dog will need proof of a current rabies shot prior to trip. She will also need a health certificate from the vet, dated within 10days of trip (both ways) SO do the health cert the day before you plan to leave that way it covers return trip.

Other than that, call the airline and find out their rules. I have never traveled with a dog. I checked into it once, years back. I have shipped many puppies so I know the procedure of dogs being shipped via cargo hold. I typically paid 300-450 for a pup to ship alone. I know these rates are kinda high but it is based on the fact that it is a smaller airport with no direct flights here or leaving.

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what to do in new york in the winter?

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shanted

i moved here from texas about a month or two ago im 14 and i live in brooklyn right along the ocean and like almost under that 2 mile bridge what is fun to do in the winter? wheres like a must go place? also are there like plays? like the christmas carol and stuff like that? and where exactly is broadway because i always here like the shows on broadway

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Hi, I would recommend the following:

- Go ice skating at Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center or Central Park
- Go sledding in Central Park
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink â they have an 110,000-square-foot Olympic-sized indoor public pool, the largest in NYC
- Powerplay rock-climbing center in Brooklyn
- Play tennis at the Bridgeview Racquet and Fitness Club â Itâs a 100,000-square-foot white tennis dome that houses eight indoor courts, a pro tennis shop, and a full-service gym for $35 per month.
- Riverdale Equestrian Center â just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. Learn how to horseback ride inside.
- Go to the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn
- Go to the New York Botanical Gardens in Queens â they are free
- Take a tour of the Brooklyn Brewery
- Bedford Avenue Flea Market in Williamsburg Brooklyn â located inside a 3,000-square-foot building
- Go to the Brooklyn Flea Market â itâs open year round
- New York Spa Castle in Flushing, Queens. For $35, youâll get unlimited access to a foot and body massage pool, Hinoki Bath, sauna, indoor, outdoor, and kiddie pools, and an aqua bar.
- Get access to a steam room, sauna and indoor poolâfor just $10 at The Grace Hotel in Times Square
- Take cooking lessons at the Brooklyn Kitchen. Most courses are only $25-$50.
- See the Grand Central Terminal Kaleidoscope Light Show
- City Bakeryâs Hot Chocolate Festival â itâs in February
- See the New York Hall of Science in Brooklynâs giant Snow Globe
- Go to the Bronx Zooâs Wild Winterland
- The David Rubenstein Auditorium at the Lincoln Center has free performances throughout the winter
- See a performance of the The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet
- Go to the Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armory
- Spend a day at FAO Schwartz on Central Park South or Toys R Us in Times square
- See the Holiday Window Displays at the following shops: Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys, Bloomingdales, Macyâs
- Go to Winter Restaurant Week
- Golf at Chelsea Piers â inside
- Take a bus tour of Christmas lights in Brooklyn
- See the New York Transit Museum Grand Central Holiday Train show, itâs free
- See the following Holiday Christmas Trees: Rockefeller Center Christmas, Central Park, Madison Square Park, South Street
- Go to Oceanâs 8 in Brooklyn to play pool or ping pong
- Go to the Rose Center for Earth & Space for a show in 3D
- Take a free walking tour of Central Park, put on by the Central Park conservancy
- Go to the Radio City music Hall Christmas Spectacular
- Go to the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Queens
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry, it's free and lots of fun. You also get great views of the Statue of Liberty.
- Go to Calle Ocho on the Upper West Side for Sunday Brunch (they have unlimited sangria w/purchase of entree).
- Get a burger at Shake Shack, hands down NYC's best burger place
- Go to a free or $5 show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
- Go to the Sony Wonder Technology Lab -- free admission
- Sit in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria and bring a coffee. The couches are really comfy and the lobby is spectacular.
- Get a cupcake at Magnolia Bakery
- See Dylan's Candy Store -- opened by Bob Dylan's daughter
- Go to the NY Skyride, itâs the only virtual aerial simulator in NYC
- Take a double decker sightseeing tour of NYC â in the Winter, busses cover their open-top vehicles with a clear, see-through material so you can still experience the tour from the second story of the bus. Try Gray Line Tours.
- See a performance at Carnegie Hall
- Go to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
- Go to the NYC Winter Jam at Central Park â itâs in February
- See a performance of The Nutcracker

Pure Black German Shepherds?

Wild Dog

After MUCH consideration I have decided I want a GSD. I have decided, also, that I'd like the dog to be all black, since the breed comes in that variation.

I have heard rumors that this is a rarer color. I don't really care about that, I just like the way it looks as compared to the regular black and tan. Will I have to pay more for one?

I live in the Pennsylvania area, I'm willing to travel. I've looked at petfinder.com and one there has interested me and I've E-mailed the foundation, but I am still browzing. Anyone know any GOOD, REPUTABLE breeders? I am -NOT- against taking a mix if it shares the phenotypical and mental/psychological stature of a GSD.

Any other information would also be appreciated. = )
First answerer: You are incorrect. GSD purebreds may come monochromatic black.
GetEmGang, read the question before you respond. That seems to be a problem with you. I said I would accept a mutt under particular conditions, one of which is if at the time of purchase there is no option for a purebreed. The mutt must also meet the phenotypical standards (of a GSD) and the relative tempermant of the breed fairly accuratly.

You are proving to be a very ignorant person.

Also, do yourself a favor and learn to type coherently.

Answer
this is what the AKC and CKC Breed standard says about color>
Color
The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible. Strong rich colors are preferred. Pale, washed-out colors and blues or livers are serious faults. A white dog must be disqualified.

So, please ignore the ones who tell you it is not a proper color.
K-9 Union Importers
names: Hubert Debski
address: 265 Lonesome Ln.
city: Palmerton, PA 18071
phone: 610 681- 3647
fax: 610 681- 4572
email: k9union@ptd.net
Info: Imported directly from Europe, puppies from top quality V and VA rated sires/dams. Parents certified with "A" normal hips, SchH titled. Black and red classic colors or sable, white, black available. Temperaments guaranteed. We have been breeding and training for 30 years

Willow Creek Kennel
names: Pete and Denise Smalt
address: 7913 Mitchellsville Rd.
city: Bath, New York 14810
phone: 607-776-5527
email: smalthausvgsd@aol.com
Info: We are a small exclusive kennel. Top import lines, home raised, well socialized, sound temperment, Black/Tans and Solid Blacks.

V.D. Rucken Haus
The Dempsey's
Winchester, VA.
phone: (540) 722-0848
email: ruknhaus@shentel.net
Breeding Germany's elite black and red show lines. 100% German Imports. Bred for correct type and temperament. Please visit our web site.

Whispering Willow Kennels
URL: www.willowshepherds.com
names: Elizabeth Painting
address: 1011 Old Apple Grove Rd
city: Mineral, VA 23117
phone: 540-872-3540
email: willowshepherds@yahoo.com
Info: Breeding Top European Lines. Black/reds, Sables, and Solid Blacks. We are very family oriented, we strive to breed beautiful, well mannered, loyal, and naturally protective working and companion dogs. Please feel free to view our web site or contact us.

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what to do in new york in the winter?

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shanted

i moved here from texas about a month or two ago im 14 and i live in brooklyn right along the ocean and like almost under that 2 mile bridge what is fun to do in the winter? wheres like a must go place? also are there like plays? like the christmas carol and stuff like that? and where exactly is broadway because i always here like the shows on broadway

Answer
Hi, I would recommend the following:

- Go ice skating at Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center or Central Park
- Go sledding in Central Park
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink â they have an 110,000-square-foot Olympic-sized indoor public pool, the largest in NYC
- Powerplay rock-climbing center in Brooklyn
- Play tennis at the Bridgeview Racquet and Fitness Club â Itâs a 100,000-square-foot white tennis dome that houses eight indoor courts, a pro tennis shop, and a full-service gym for $35 per month.
- Riverdale Equestrian Center â just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. Learn how to horseback ride inside.
- Go to the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn
- Go to the New York Botanical Gardens in Queens â they are free
- Take a tour of the Brooklyn Brewery
- Bedford Avenue Flea Market in Williamsburg Brooklyn â located inside a 3,000-square-foot building
- Go to the Brooklyn Flea Market â itâs open year round
- New York Spa Castle in Flushing, Queens. For $35, youâll get unlimited access to a foot and body massage pool, Hinoki Bath, sauna, indoor, outdoor, and kiddie pools, and an aqua bar.
- Get access to a steam room, sauna and indoor poolâfor just $10 at The Grace Hotel in Times Square
- Take cooking lessons at the Brooklyn Kitchen. Most courses are only $25-$50.
- See the Grand Central Terminal Kaleidoscope Light Show
- City Bakeryâs Hot Chocolate Festival â itâs in February
- See the New York Hall of Science in Brooklynâs giant Snow Globe
- Go to the Bronx Zooâs Wild Winterland
- The David Rubenstein Auditorium at the Lincoln Center has free performances throughout the winter
- See a performance of the The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet
- Go to the Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armory
- Spend a day at FAO Schwartz on Central Park South or Toys R Us in Times square
- See the Holiday Window Displays at the following shops: Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys, Bloomingdales, Macyâs
- Go to Winter Restaurant Week
- Golf at Chelsea Piers â inside
- Take a bus tour of Christmas lights in Brooklyn
- See the New York Transit Museum Grand Central Holiday Train show, itâs free
- See the following Holiday Christmas Trees: Rockefeller Center Christmas, Central Park, Madison Square Park, South Street
- Go to Oceanâs 8 in Brooklyn to play pool or ping pong
- Go to the Rose Center for Earth & Space for a show in 3D
- Take a free walking tour of Central Park, put on by the Central Park conservancy
- Go to the Radio City music Hall Christmas Spectacular
- Go to the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Queens
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry, it's free and lots of fun. You also get great views of the Statue of Liberty.
- Go to Calle Ocho on the Upper West Side for Sunday Brunch (they have unlimited sangria w/purchase of entree).
- Get a burger at Shake Shack, hands down NYC's best burger place
- Go to a free or $5 show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
- Go to the Sony Wonder Technology Lab -- free admission
- Sit in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria and bring a coffee. The couches are really comfy and the lobby is spectacular.
- Get a cupcake at Magnolia Bakery
- See Dylan's Candy Store -- opened by Bob Dylan's daughter
- Go to the NY Skyride, itâs the only virtual aerial simulator in NYC
- Take a double decker sightseeing tour of NYC â in the Winter, busses cover their open-top vehicles with a clear, see-through material so you can still experience the tour from the second story of the bus. Try Gray Line Tours.
- See a performance at Carnegie Hall
- Go to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
- Go to the NYC Winter Jam at Central Park â itâs in February
- See a performance of The Nutcracker

Pure Black German Shepherds?

Wild Dog

After MUCH consideration I have decided I want a GSD. I have decided, also, that I'd like the dog to be all black, since the breed comes in that variation.

I have heard rumors that this is a rarer color. I don't really care about that, I just like the way it looks as compared to the regular black and tan. Will I have to pay more for one?

I live in the Pennsylvania area, I'm willing to travel. I've looked at petfinder.com and one there has interested me and I've E-mailed the foundation, but I am still browzing. Anyone know any GOOD, REPUTABLE breeders? I am -NOT- against taking a mix if it shares the phenotypical and mental/psychological stature of a GSD.

Any other information would also be appreciated. = )
First answerer: You are incorrect. GSD purebreds may come monochromatic black.
GetEmGang, read the question before you respond. That seems to be a problem with you. I said I would accept a mutt under particular conditions, one of which is if at the time of purchase there is no option for a purebreed. The mutt must also meet the phenotypical standards (of a GSD) and the relative tempermant of the breed fairly accuratly.

You are proving to be a very ignorant person.

Also, do yourself a favor and learn to type coherently.

Answer
this is what the AKC and CKC Breed standard says about color>
Color
The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible. Strong rich colors are preferred. Pale, washed-out colors and blues or livers are serious faults. A white dog must be disqualified.

So, please ignore the ones who tell you it is not a proper color.
K-9 Union Importers
names: Hubert Debski
address: 265 Lonesome Ln.
city: Palmerton, PA 18071
phone: 610 681- 3647
fax: 610 681- 4572
email: k9union@ptd.net
Info: Imported directly from Europe, puppies from top quality V and VA rated sires/dams. Parents certified with "A" normal hips, SchH titled. Black and red classic colors or sable, white, black available. Temperaments guaranteed. We have been breeding and training for 30 years

Willow Creek Kennel
names: Pete and Denise Smalt
address: 7913 Mitchellsville Rd.
city: Bath, New York 14810
phone: 607-776-5527
email: smalthausvgsd@aol.com
Info: We are a small exclusive kennel. Top import lines, home raised, well socialized, sound temperment, Black/Tans and Solid Blacks.

V.D. Rucken Haus
The Dempsey's
Winchester, VA.
phone: (540) 722-0848
email: ruknhaus@shentel.net
Breeding Germany's elite black and red show lines. 100% German Imports. Bred for correct type and temperament. Please visit our web site.

Whispering Willow Kennels
URL: www.willowshepherds.com
names: Elizabeth Painting
address: 1011 Old Apple Grove Rd
city: Mineral, VA 23117
phone: 540-872-3540
email: willowshepherds@yahoo.com
Info: Breeding Top European Lines. Black/reds, Sables, and Solid Blacks. We are very family oriented, we strive to breed beautiful, well mannered, loyal, and naturally protective working and companion dogs. Please feel free to view our web site or contact us.

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I am thinking of giving my dog away, but I am not coping very well with the idea, should I?

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Anaisa

Hello!

I'm 21, female, and I live at home with my parents. I have a 2 year old Yorkie/Maltese mix and I really love him, I have him since he was 7 weeks old. A few things have changed at home, I have graduated recently from a medical assistant program and although I haven't found a job yet I am looking for one, so eventually I won't be at home as much. My parents have no problem with him other than the fact that they have just had a baby who is now one year old, and well there are some issues with the baby and the dog.

We live in an apartment in New York, I always wanted a dog, I am a very lonely person when it comes to friends or my social life and even if this sounds funny to some people my dog has helped me a lot in that area, I have him to play around with, I am very close to him, he is also very attached to me.

Now that I have graduated my goal is to work hard and save up to move out eventually (obviously it'll take me a while) I would love for things to be as easy as saying "I'll move out and take him with me" but I have to be realistic and know that right now things are a bit hard at home. I think I would have to explain so much in order for you to understand me, long story short I have been having family issues and I myself no longer feel comfortable at home, but I have no other option than to wait until things are better for me to leave. When it comes to my dog I feel that he doesn't fit in as before, not because of me, I love him, but with certain things regarding home and the people I live with.

I have tried ignoring the thought but I can't avoid it and must face it, I have been considering the possibility of finding him a new home, or look into one of the city's shelter (I live in New York, I might have to do some more research on these places but I know there are organizations I could take him to) but the emotional part sets in and I can't imagine walking away from him and just leaving him.

Regardless of whether you can relate to my personal issues at home or not I know for a fact that there must be people out there who have had to choose something as hard as giving away a loved pet. I am stuck on whether to do it or not...
Thank you ALL! I want to make it clear for that one answer I received about me not taking care or seeing my dog as a commitment. I NEVER said I don't want my dog, I never said he isn't or wasn't a commitment, he is! If I weren't thinking about him with love I wouldn't even be asking this question and would've just gotten "rid" of him like many irresponsible people do. I did not mention to an entire extent the problems at home so I understand that someone can misunderstand my point and think I just don't want my dog anymore. I do think I can deal with the situation and suck it up until later on I can leave with him like someone has mentioned, that answer did touch my heart. I know I'd regret letting go...

Answer
questions like this make my blood boil.

See when you get a dog, you make a commitment. A dog isn't something you just get and then when it suits you or times get rough , give it away. A dog is for life.

You say you love the dog? well if you love something that much you don't just give up on it.

Shelters don't just take dogs in either - their overcrowded as it is, there's no guanretee they'll take your fella in.

I'm a volunteer at my local shelter - which is a kill shelter. Strays usually get 3 days - surrenders, 24hours. Do you really want your dog to end up on top of a rubbish tip? just because he simply "doenst fit in anymore"?

I know with the economy and what have you, times are tough - but a pet is a commitment, FOR LIFE.

If you need to get the dog a new home - get him one. But do me one favour me never get another dog again - wht happens if you get another dog when you move out, then have a child and he "doesn't fit in anymore"? are you going to give up on him aswell?

we have this poem hanging on the wall in the office, it may help you change your mind:

" I adopted your dog today
the one you left at the pound
the one you had for a few years
and no longer wanted around.

I adopted your dog today
did you know he lost weight?
do you know he's scared and depressed?
and has lost all his faith?

I adopted your dog today,
he had fleas and a cold,
but don't worry,
you've unburdened your load.

I adopted your dog today
where you having a new baby or moving away?
did you suddenly develope allergies?
or was there no reason he couldn't stay?

I adopted your dog today,
he doesn't play or eat much
he's very depressed, but
he will learn again to trust.

I adopted your dog today
and here he will stay.
he's found his forever home
and a warm bed on which to lay.

I adopted your dog today
and I will give him all that he could need.
patience, love, security, and understanding,
hopefully, he will forget your selfish deed"

I seen this photo at the pound the other day, a picture of a dog in a overcrowded shelter with the words: "I won't abandon you when times get tough ....please don't abandon me".

Trust me, if you surrender that dog - you will regret it for the rest of your life.

ADD:
@ Jessie:
I'm pretty sure you asked a question a couple of moments ago asking why people work at kill shelters, but it seems the question had been deleted before I got to answer the question, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to answer your question considering I volunteer at a kill shelter:

I know - putting a ticking time bomb on a perfectly healthy dog is quite ridiculous, but you have to see the realistic point - we can't save every single dog.

Trust me - I do my best to save as many dogs as i possibly can - I post up pictures of the dogs on Internet sites, hand out flyers at dog shows and supermarkets - yes it does work and I have homed many dog through this process - but it doesn't work every time.

I volunteer at the kill shelter to basically help out - I walk and feed the dogs and chill out and talk to them in their kennels and do the best I possibly can to bring the slightest bit of joy to their lives when their in such a gloomy place - thankfully I'm not the one who fatally injects them, yet I am the one who nearly always has bring the dogs on their "last walk" (which, by the way I nearly always break down in tears in the process).

Shelters (be it kill shelters or no-kill shelters) simply haven't got the space or funds to save every dog but you have to understand that we do the best we possibly can to save as many dogs as possible - unfortunately, we just can't save every one.

This is quite a horrible way to look at it, but anyway: either they die in a shelter or they die on the streets.

I hope you understand.

which is the famous breed of german shaphered in the world?

Said

hi
i dont know about dogs so much ,just want to know which is the famous bloodline of german shephered in the world which people like all over the world or which is more famous than others
thanks

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[Del Mer]: There is no "Rin Tin Tin line" descending from Rin Tin Tin. The dark sable Rin Tin Tin was unregisterable, as was his son.
Daphne's Rin Tin Tin "line" are not related to Rin Tin Tin; they actually descend from Lee's show-champion son of the very pale Odin vom Busecker-SchloÃ, as did the pale alleged-Rin Tin Tins seen in the tv series.

[Said]:
You said "i dont know about dogs so much".
Yeah, we can tell that. Ignore any alleged-expert who doesn't know that the breed's real name translates as German Shepherd Dog - 3 words in the special noun (with "herd" being one of the root-words), so 3 capital initials required, and GSD for short.
You don't even understand the noun "breed", and so your question doesn't actually make sense until we wade through your explanation then adjust it a little.

Based on what is desired by importers of GSDs, the top "line" are the VA (=Excellent Select) and Spitzen-V (equals the first dozen or more Excellents) GSDs that descend from Palme vom Wildsteiger Land. A litter I planned about 4 years ago would have had her in the pedigree 32 times, spread across the P6 to P10 ancestors. (P1 is a parent, P6 is a greatgreatgreatgreatgrandparent, P10 is a greatgreatgreatgreatgreatgreatgreatgreatgrandparent). Before clicking http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=116 to see her pedigree, then clicking the _Progeny_ label to see her children, followed by choosing one of her children to click the _Progeny_ label of, and so on, there are some facts you need to know about the GSD world.
Ignoring the deviations popular in Britain ("AlsatiOns") or North America ("NAmerican Ski-Slope Dogs"), the breed has 2 main "streams", the so-called Noble-lines and the so-called Working-lines.

#1:
Very few actually WORK with sheep any more, but a woman in New York's Catskill Mountains continues (in her own kennel name) the most famous of the herding lines, the Stammherde Ramholz's developed by the late Manfred Heyne.
GSDs that work sheep well are eligible to earn the HGH qualification - but many are too busy working to take time off to compete in mere "sport". However, the instincts needed for herding remain essential to the genuine GSD.

#2:
For the NOBLE-lines, the top contest is the BSZ aka World Sieger Show held in Germany in Autumn each year, and attracting entries from every nation where quarantine is not a problem. In the Adult class (for GSDs 2 years or older), the winner is known as The Sieger of that year, and regarded as the best GSD in the world. The best known is probably the 2006 Sieger, VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos SchH3 KKl.1
In early years the Sieger was graded V1, but nowadays he is graded VA1. The number of VAs varies from year to year, but they are the elite of the breed. Hopefuls are required to hold a KKl (Breed Survey Classification) before even entering, and then to perform protection work right there in front of the crowd before being allowed into the show ring (this year a shocking number FAILED it and were NOT allowed into the show ring next day)....
Remember:
V1 is actually about 14th in the class, depending on how many VAs were in front of him. SG is Very Good - not desirable for an adult, but the top available for a juvenile.
In Germany & Scandinavia all GSDs must pass a character & versatility test before they can enter a Breed Survey. HGH, or IPO1 or SchH1 is the minimum for an adult. For a repeat-VA, IPO3 or SchH3 is required.
The competition is based partly on individual merit in character & conformation, partly on proven ability to sire quality progeny.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source/links/Defining_a_GSD_001261993982/ will tell you much more about the SV's system. In Canada it is used by the GSSCC. In the USofA it is used by the USCA and the WDA.

#3:
For the Working-lines (which are actually SPORT lines, but the test does indicate which pooches might be suitable for such as police work and tracking work), the top event is either the BSP (held in Germany just after the BSZ), or the WUSV's "Worlds" held in a different nation each year.
The competition uses the tests in SchH3, and neither conformation nor progeny-production is an element.

There is much more. To look up what various codes mean, join the first group below so you can access its database section.

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how much is my dogs flight ticket?

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AnonymousC

my dog is 1 years old maltese about 12 pounds
im already bought my ticket for june 20 - july 4
how much would it be for my dogs ticket going to jacksonville florida from new york
can she be in the plane with me?
any more additional information i should know?

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She can probably ride in the cabin with you in a soft sided carrier under your seat. Small charge for this.

Many airlines also ship pets in the cargo hold. With you as a passenger the price is oftentimes cheaper than shipping a dog alone. If cargo hold is your only option the temp has to be within a certain range at departure and arrival along with any stops along the way. You really need to call the airline to get this information figured out as they are all so different. Your dog will need a plastic kennel, a frozen water dish or water bottle and a baggy of food attached to top of her crate.

Your dog will need proof of a current rabies shot prior to trip. She will also need a health certificate from the vet, dated within 10days of trip (both ways) SO do the health cert the day before you plan to leave that way it covers return trip.

Other than that, call the airline and find out their rules. I have never traveled with a dog. I checked into it once, years back. I have shipped many puppies so I know the procedure of dogs being shipped via cargo hold. I typically paid 300-450 for a pup to ship alone. I know these rates are kinda high but it is based on the fact that it is a smaller airport with no direct flights here or leaving.

what was the top story of the day on july 18th,2007?

Kimers

cascade park stand-off, gunman ,hostage situation,officer shot by gunman in cascade park
matt hastings gunman in the cascade park hostage 20hour stand-off. shane runyon held hostage in his own home.

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john died

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July 18, 2007 (2007-07-18) (Wednesday) edit history watch

An initial probe into the crash of TAM Linhas Aéreas Flight 3054 suggests that the pilot tried to abort the landing. (CNN)
A steam pipe explodes in Midtown New York City outside Grand Central Terminal; killing 1 person, injuring 44 and causing evacuations and delays throughout the area. (CNN)
A study in Nature confirms that the island of Britain was severed from continental Europe by a giant flood that cut away the Weald-Artois Anticline about 200,000 years ago. (Nature)
Florida Governor Charlie Crist ends the state's temporary voluntary moratorium on the death penalty by signing the death warrant of Mark Dean Schwab, convicted in 1992 of kidnapping, raping and murdering an 11-year-old boy in Cocoa, Florida. He is scheduled to die on November 15, 2007. (Orlando Sentinel) (WKMG)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three others are indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation. (ESPN)
Suspected militants attack a Pakistan army convoy detonating a bomb and opening fire leading to the loss of at least 16 lives and 14 more injuries. (AP via Fox News)
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that North Korea has shut down all five of its nuclear reactors as six-party talks resume in Beijing. (Reuters)
Iraq War: The US Senate, with a 52-47 vote, fails by 8 votes to pass a bill that would have required withdrawal of all US troops (except for a small force) from Iraq by April 30, 2008.(TIME Magazine)
As China struggles to deal with flooding in the provinces of Sichuan, Guizhou, Anhui, Hubei, and Jiangsu, the city of Chongqing is hit with the largest rainstorm in the city's meteorological records, killing 32. 12 people are reported missing. The city's transportation network has been shut down completely. (Xinhua via China Daily)

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