Date:         Tue, 3 Sep 2002 14:21:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Tobin Copley <tobin.copley@UBC.CA>
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From:         Tobin Copley <tobin.copley@UBC.CA>
Subject:      Re: dogs to alaska?
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On Tuesday, September 3, 2002, at 10:41  AM, Andy Zappe wrote:
> anyone have input on whether to take the dogs to ak?  two labs,
> just didn't know if i would be asking for trouble while
> camping, ie, other animals coming around, etc.


Andy,

If you're driving from the lower 48--and you're not going to be
taking the Alaska Marine Highway--you're going to need to drive
through Canada to get there.

Which means you're going to be crossing into another country with dogs.

Which means you'd better make sure your dogs have all the
documentation and shots they need, or your dogs will not be
crossing the border.  Better check with Canada Customs to ensure
you have everything you need, if you haven't already.

If you're going to AK in winter, I would advise against giving
the dogs a metal food dish.

T.


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