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Travelling with a pet: 5 tips for a smooth trip

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Confirm your airline or transportation carrier’s specific requirements for pets.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

If you are planning to travel with your fur kid, start the paperwork early, such as confirming your airline or transport carrier’s specific requirements for pets.

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Danielle Gelfand

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Last summer, my family unexpectedly adopted Gracie, a chiweenie, a cross between a chihuahua and a dachshund.

I soon found myself scrambling to rebook a trip we had planned at a no-pets resort. Scanning pet-friendly alternatives online, I saw plenty of dogs taking glorious hikes or frolicking on the beach.

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