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>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.
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