Date Posted:03/16/06 8:15 Author: Kim Subject: Re: 2 Big Dogs Back to States In reply to:
Danielle
's message, "Re: 2 Big Dogs Back to States" on 03/12/06 15:45
My neighbor/friends next door are with the AMC command...
there are a few options being tossed around but as of
now it looks like late '06 or early '07 is when the Patriot express
will expire. I left a message for my friend to call me back w/a
confirmation on the Patriot Express situation. I'll let you know
asap what I hear.... :o)
>Thank you so much Kim for the informative info.
>I know I do not want to leave them behind and want
>this process to go as smoothly as possible.
>Do you know when AMC is stopping their flights from
>Okinawa? I'm hearing more and more are people leaving
>from Naha.
>
>
>>Danielle..
>>Take a DEEP breath. :) I have a dog that weighs 64
>>pounds (but is on a diet), and I can assure you, it
>>will not be $3,000.. BUT, if by some odd chance that
>>your bill becomes BIG MONEY, it is not only tax
>>deductable, but you can claim it as travel expenses
>>and the military will reimburse you. We did run into
>>an expensive situation getting our cat from Germany to
>>Okinawa (10 flights in total), where each time we
>>landed and took off again, we had to pay a fee. By the
>>time we got to Oki, we had paid nearly $700 in travel
>>expenses for the cat.
>>
>>However - you have a choice. If you know the date you
>>are traveling - then CHOOSE TO GO AMC (out of Kadena).
>>The cost for your pet will be under $200 (can't quote
>>the price - but CALL TMO for the exact figure.. I want
>>to say it's either $125 or $175.. can't recall).
>>
>>Once you get to SEATAC (Seattle), you must make sure
>>you are on flights where the heat embargo won't effect
>>the travel of your dogs (most embargos take effect 15
>>MAY - please click on the airline information at the
>>voices4animals pet travel page for EXACT pet shipping
>>information, to include heat embargo dates). YOu may
>>find that you'll need to take evening/night flights to
>>avoid problems.
>>
>>If you fly commercial, Camp Canine has PCS assistance
>>service, and they know EXACTLY what you need to do
>>(paperwork, the process, etc) for getting your dogs
>>back to the U.S. with you.
>>
>>As long as you are accompanying your pet, you should
>>stay well clear of $3,000 = however = with two pets, I
>>don't doubt you'll run up a tab. CONTACT FINANCE to
>>find out if you are entitled to reimbursement for pet
>>shipping (the word is YOU ARE, but DO confirm this
>>yourselves).. so it's only a temporary financial
>>strain (thankfully).
>>
>>People leave their pets behind because getting their
>>pets out seems so mind boggling and expensive, but the
>>truth is - that's not the truth. :) It's a bit of a
>>pain, TRUE, but it's not at all difficult, and just
>>takes some timing and organization.
>>
>>I've shipped dogs and cats all across the world, and
>>have had no negative experiences, nor has it broke the
>>bank.
>>
>>The contact info for Camp Canine: campcanine@gmail.com
>>
>>Do contact them if you think you have to fly
>>commercial. :)
>>They are VERY helpful!
>>
>>~Kim
>>
>>>I have 2 dogs that each weigh at least 60 pounds. We
>>>are stationed on Okinawa and my husband is getting
>out
>>>of the military end of Sept or Oct time. I'm clueless
>>>on how to get them back to the states. We are moving
>>>to Minn. Everyone keeps telling me different things.
>>>My husband heard a rumor that his friend had to pay
>>>$3,000 to get his oversized dog back to the states. I
>>>need some facts and advice please.
>>>thanks
>>>
>>>Sincerely,
>>>Danielle W.
