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JFK Airport Unleashes Plan For Animal Care Facility

September 25, 2012

(ANIMAL CARE) Today, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved plans to build a new $32 million animal care facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The facility—meant for flyers who want their pets spruced up before a flight or taken care of during a long trip—will provide kenneling, grooming, and other services for an estimated 70,000 domestic and wild animals per year. Not only will the facility cater to domestic pets like dogs and cats, but it will also feature a quarantine area for horses, an aviary, lawn space, a veterinary hospital, and rehabilitation center. Read on for more on JFK Airport’s grand plans. — Global Animal

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Travel Savvy Animals Use Public Transportation

September 16, 2012

(SMART ANIMALS) Everyday hundreds of passengers get on the Moscow Metro. The surprising part is that many of them are dogs. The strays are seeking shelter, warmth, and food. Most homeless dogs in Russia, around 35,000, keep away from people. But others have figured out ways of how to best navigate the city to their advantage. They take the metro to office buildings at lunch time, where they have good chances of getting some food scraps. The Russian dogs also have other advanced techniques for getting food. The ones that travel in packs have been spotted sending out the smaller, “cuter,” dogs to beg for food, knowing they might have more luck than the bigger ones. Read on to learn about other cases of traveling animals. — Global Animal

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Animals In The Air Advance

July 29, 2012

(PET TRAVEL) Over the years, the question of whether animals are safe to fly has been a hot topic. Some claim the rules are not strict enough, especially as these incalculable deaths on aircrafts go unreported. Recently, though, the Department of Transportation has responded to a petition that addresses these issues. Read on to learn more about how you can help change these deceiving regulations and simultaneously provide a more safe environment for our pets. — Global Animal

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15-Year-Old Tabby Rides Bus For Free

January 13, 2012

(FUNNY PETS) UK — Artful Dodger, a 15-year-old cat named after the pickpocketing Oliver Twist  character, helps decrease pollution and cut down traffic by riding the bus whenever possible. He rides the bus so much that the human passengers let him ride on their laps. His namesake would definitely approve of Dodger’s sneaky methods to travel the world, or at least the ten miles away from his house, without ever spending a dime. Read more about Artful Dodger and his obsession with public transportation.  — Global Animal

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How To Make Vet Trips Easier

January 7, 2012

(PET CARE) Do you struggle with taking your pet to the vet? Want to you make your next visit stress-free? Read on for seven tips on how to make a trip to the vet easier for both you and your pet. — Global Animal

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Today: Jack The Cat Awareness Day

October 22, 2011

(JACK THE MISSING CAT) Volunteers will gather today at JFK airport to hold Jack the Cat Awareness Day. After going missing in the airport seven weeks ago, Jack has yet to be found. We urge Global Animals in the NYC area to attend Jack the Cat Awareness Day at JFK airport today. Read on more info information about Jack and the event. — Global Animal

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Air Travel: Is Checking Your Pet Safe?

September 15, 2011

(PET TRAVEL) Recently, American Airlines at JFK airport lost “Jack the cat” who was traveling with his guardian. More than two weeks later, Jack still hasn’t been found, leading pet guardians to wonder if it’s safe to fly with four-legged family members. Beyond the risks of losing your cat or dog during unsupervised air travel, experts say other factors can cause serious physical and psychological damage to animals. Read on about the potential dangers of air pressure fluctuations, uncontrolled temperatures, extreme noise, and random jolts of movement. Is air travel with a pet worth the risk? Is flying your dog or cat on an airline exclusively for animals, like Pet Airways, extreme or excellent? Share your thoughts in the comments section. — Global Animal

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Lost Cat At JFK Airport Still Missing After 5 Days

August 30, 2011

(MISSING CAT) JFK AIRPORT, NEW YORK — On August 25, Karen Pascoe and her two cats checked in to American Airlines for a flight from John F. Kennedy airport to San Francisco. One of the cats, Jack, escaped into the baggage area during the preparations for Hurricane Irene. Jack is still missing, but thanks to animal lovers pressuring the airline on social media networks like Facebook and Twitter, the search for the missing cat is underway. Read on for more about how Jack went missing, and what is being done to find him. — Global Animal

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